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  • Valley Water’s annual Capital Improvement Program: Projects to ensure a reliable water supply for Santa Clara County
    by Valley Water News on February 6, 2025 at 9:17 pm

    Every year, Valley Water updates its funding plan for the critical infrastructure projects necessary to meet Santa Clara County’s needs. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Five-Year Plan is a detailed document that outlines the funding for the planning, design and construction of water-related infrastructure. Valley Water is committed to transparency and public engagement as we

  • Valley Water Environmental Video Series
    by Valley Water News on February 3, 2025 at 10:34 am

    Monitoring native fish in Santa Clara County Every fall, Valley Water biologists wade through Santa Clara County waterways, searching for a critically important native fish species – the Central California Coast Steelhead. As part of this effort spanning eight creeks across Santa Clara County, biologists monitor everything from fish populations and health to stream conditions,

  • Working to protect Coyote Creek from flooding
    by Valley Water News on January 27, 2025 at 4:32 pm

    Valley Water is proud to announce the near completion of Phase 1 of the Coyote Creek Flood Protection Project. This project included the construction of over 8,500 feet of floodwalls along a four-mile stretch between Old Oakland Road and Interstate 280. The construction of floodwalls enhances Coyote Creek’s capacity to manage increased water flow when water

  • Protecting our reservoirs from an invasive mollusk
    by Valley Water News on January 24, 2025 at 6:32 pm

    The golden mussel, an invasive mollusk from China and Southeast Asia, has recently been found in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, marking the first occurrence in North America. The presence of golden mussels does not pose a public health and safety risk. But similar to quagga and zebra mussels, they are a significant threat to California’s

  • Valley Water’s annual Capital Improvement Program: Projects to protect our community from floods
    by Valley Water News on January 22, 2025 at 4:35 pm

    Every year, Valley Water updates its funding plan for the critical infrastructure projects necessary to meet Santa Clara County’s needs. The Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Five-Year Plan is a detailed document that outlines the funding for the planning, design and construction of water-related infrastructure. Valley Water is committed to transparency and public engagement as we

  • Help Us Provide Hygiene Kits for Unhoused Youth in Santa Clara County by Jan. 24
    by Valley Water News on January 8, 2025 at 5:52 pm

    By the Valley Water Youth Commission Youth Homelessness is seen as a rising issue in the United States. It has seen a big increase, especially in Santa Clara County in the past few years. There are many reasons why youth can end up homeless, from insufficient income to financial struggles. So the question is: What

  • Valley Water advocates for federal funding during a visit to Washington, D.C.
    by Valley Water News on January 6, 2025 at 10:07 pm

    As climate change progresses, the need for sustainable water solutions and infrastructure in Santa Clara County has become more urgent. Rising construction costs driven by inflation are impacting projects related to water supply, flood protection and environmental stewardship. Valley Water is committed to partnering with stakeholders to ease the financial pressure on ratepayers. To help

  • Maintaining our streams to protect our community from flooding
    by Valley Water News on December 31, 2024 at 4:33 pm

    Valley Water crews worked throughout Santa Clara County this past summer and fall, maintaining our creeks as part of our Stream Maintenance Program. Our work in the creeks is dedicated to enhancing the health of our local ecosystems while reducing flood risks that threaten homes and businesses. Valley Water oversees about 333 miles of our