Yolo County is seeking public input on its developing Drought Resilience Plan. The initiative is intended to strengthen the region’s preparedness for water shortages and address challenges faced by domestic wells and small water systems during drought conditions. Residents are invited to share feedback and raise questions as the plan moves forward.
After Senate Bill 552 was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2021, its requirement for government agencies to take an active role in planning for and responding to water shortages prompted counties to take action. Yolo County has been working to comply with these requirements, using technical assistance from a 2023 grant awarded through the California Department of Water Resources’ Drought Resilience Planning Assistance Program to develop a proactive and comprehensive plan.
The plan outlines four primary objectives: collecting data across the county; evaluating risks and vulnerabilities associated with water shortages; identifying short-term response actions; and developing long-term strategies to improve water resilience. Together, these elements are intended to support sustainable management of Yolo County’s water resources.
The county’s draft plan is not a stand-alone document and is intended to be incorporated into the broader Yolo County Hazard Mitigation Plan for 2024–2029. The plan is being developed in coordination with the Yolo County Drought and Water Shortage Task Force, along with local water suppliers and managers, to align planning efforts and support coordinated implementation.
The draft Yolo County Drought Resilience Plan is available for public review on the county’s official website under the Office of Emergency Services Hazard Mitigation section. Residents may submit comments on the draft by January 30, 2026, via email to [email protected].
