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Rich County declares state of emergency drought, enabling access to federal aid

Rich County Commission · May 13, 2026
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Summary

Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 26-3 declaring Rich County in a state of emergency drought; the resolution cites reservoirs at ~30% capacity, Bear Lake at 65%, and snowpack at 40–65% of normal and enables access to USDA, SBA and other assistance programs.

Rich County adopted an emergency drought resolution, Resolution 26-3, at its May 13 meeting after County Attorney Ben Willoughby briefed commissioners on current hydrologic conditions. Willoughby reported reservoirs at approximately 30% capacity, Bear Lake at 65%, and snowpack at 40–65% of normal; more than half of the county is designated in severe drought.

Commissioner William E. Cox moved to adopt the resolution under Utah Code §17-78-307; Commissioner Jonathan B. Lee seconded and the vote was unanimous. The resolution enables access to USDA, SBA and other state and federal drought assistance programs and remains in effect until rescinded. The commission did not set an automatic sunset date; staff were directed to pursue assistance programs as needed.

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