County officials disclose petition to shift Big Valley Watermaster service to Modoc County

Feb 10, 2026

Modoc County administration told the board a petition before Modoc County Superior Court seeks to place Big Valley under county Watermaster jurisdiction; staff described a likely multi-year assessment process, recommended an MOU and a neutral facilitator, and warned about funding and asset-transfer complexities.

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Chester Robertson, Modoc County administrative services, told the Board of Supervisors on Feb. 10 that a petition filed in Modoc County Superior Court seeks to place Big Valley under the county’s Watermaster jurisdiction.

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