Do you have an innovative project idea to conserve water, protect our environment, or educate the community about environmental issues but need help bringing your vision to life? Valley Water’s Grants & Partnerships Program is here to support impactful projects that make a difference in Santa Clara County! For the 2025 standard grant cycle, we

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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