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Board extends Lost watershed drought emergency; new drought report forthcoming
Summary
Siskiyou County extended a local emergency for drought in the Lost watershed by unanimous vote. Office of Emergency Services Director Bryan Schenone requested the extension and noted a forthcoming drought report.
The Board voted unanimously on July 14 to extend the existence of a local emergency related to drought conditions in the Lost watershed, continuing the declaration adopted under Resolution 26-84 on May 19, 2026.
Office of Emergency Services Director Bryan Schenone appeared before the Board to request the extension and advised members that a new drought report would be released soon. The motion to extend the local emergency was moved by Supervisor Michael N. Kobseff, seconded by Supervisor Jess Harris, and carried on a roll-call vote with all supervisors voting YES.
The extension preserves local emergency authorities tied to the Lost watershed drought while staff complete reporting and response coordination.
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