Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series highlighting some of the projects included in the Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Preliminary Five-Year Plan. Every year, Valley Water develops its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Five-Year Plan, which is a rolling annual plan for funding the projects needed to maintain a strong and

Each summer, under the Stream Maintenance Program (SMP), Valley Water takes important steps to protect neighborhoods from flooding. Over time, sediment can accumulate in creeks, reducing their capacity to carry stormwater. During heavy rains, this can lead to an increased risk of flooding for nearby homes, roads and businesses. Valley Water conducts SMP work throughout

Valley Water’s mission is to provide safe, clean water, protect against flooding, and care for local streams. Climate change is affecting this mission. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, more severe droughts, a declining Sierra Nevada snowpack and rising sea levels all impact water reliability, infrastructure, and ecosystem health throughout Santa Clara County. To address these

Every day, Santa Clara County relies on a mix of local and imported water to meet our community’s water needs. As climate change brings longer and more severe droughts, Valley Water is exploring ways to strengthen our water supply. One key project under evaluation is the State of California’s Delta Conveyance Project. To plan for

Every year, Valley Water develops its Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Five-Year Plan, which is a rolling annual plan for funding the projects needed to maintain a strong and reliable water system for Santa Clara County. The plan includes project descriptions, estimated schedules, costs and planned funding sources for these critical infrastructure investments. The CIP helps

Are you interested in discovering how safe, clean water gets to your tap? Are you curious about how Valley Water operates and addresses important issues like aging dams, flood protection and critical environmental programs? If you responded “yes” to these questions, consider applying to become a Water Ambassador through the Water 101 Academy. The application

By the Valley Water Youth Commission Youth homelessness continues to be a growing challenge in the United States, and Santa Clara County has seen some of the most significant increases in recent years. Last year, the Youth Commission achieved its goal of assembling 100 hygiene kits for unhoused youth in Santa Clara County. This would

Across the country, we’ve seen how quickly winter storms and flooding can impact communities. Even during dry years, sudden downpours or back-to-back storms can overwhelm creeks and cause severe flooding. Valley Water works year-round to reduce flood risks and respond to emergencies, but preparation starts with each of us. One of the most important steps