Water has been a common thread throughout Shari Carlet’s professional career and personal journey. “I grew up in the Philippines around water, I have always felt a connection to water and it has become a passion that has evolved,” Shari says. Joining the Water 101 Academy and becoming a water ambassador was a natural bridge

By John L. Varela, representative for District 1 Early next month, Valley Water will take a significant step toward fixing Anderson Dam so it can safely withstand a large earthquake. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ordered Valley Water to begin lowering water levels in Anderson Reservoir starting Oct. 1. This effort marks the first in

By Chair Nai Hsueh, representative for District 5 We are in the midst of an unprecedented fire season.  We have seen how the combination of dry conditions, high winds and lightning strikes can ignite dangerous and costly fires that threaten area homes and businesses. As we experienced last fall, during extremely dry and windy weather

Valley Water biologists rescued federally threatened Central California Coast Steelhead from Coyote Creek recently and relocated them to a more suitable environment in the Coyote watershed. Valley Water captured Central California Coast Steelhead from Coyote Creek before the drawdown of Anderson Reservoir begins on Oct. 1.  Eighteen biologists participated in the rescue and relocation effort,

The wildfires we are experiencing in our region continue to pose a challenge for many in our community, and we encourage everyone to stay safe, informed and prepared. To our fellow residents who may have had to evacuate already due to these fires, our thoughts and hearts are with you. Valley Water is prepared for

The Valley Water Board of Directors voted unanimously on July 21, 2020, to place a renewal measure of the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program (Safe, Clean Water Program) in front of voters this Nov. 3 for their approval. In November 2012, 74% of voters approved the Safe, Clean Water Program as a

By Richard P. Santos, representative for District 3 Community members who use the Penitencia Creek Trail can once again enjoy water-filled percolation ponds near Toyon Avenue in San José. In April, Valley Water drained two of the five Dr. Robert W. Gross Recharge Ponds along the trail to make repairs to an aging concrete spillway.

By Linda J. LeZotte, representative for District 4 As part of Valley Water’s mission to provide flood protection for our communities, we are continuously preparing for the possibility of flooding. We must regularly keep our streams and creeks well maintained to handle the rainy season and protect the many species of wildlife that live there.