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Aug 1, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Valley Water Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan 2045
This Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan supports California Assembly Bill 1279, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2045. It outlines strategies to achieve this goal by tracking and forecasting emissions, establishing a carbon budget, and implementing reduction measures across Scope 1 (direct operations), Scope 2 (purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions). Key initiatives include transitioning fleets to zero-emission fuels, increasing facility electrification, enhancing water conservation efforts, and monitoring carbon sequestration from habitat restoration projects. The plan sets a specific target for 2030 and an ultimate vision of zero emissions by 2045, with ongoing implementation involving annual tracking, consistent reporting, and biennial Board updates.
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The meeting provided an overview of groundwater management practices in Santa Clara County, highlighting the region's reliance on groundwater as a critical local water resource. Key discussion topics included the historical challenges of land subsidence and the infrastructure projects undertaken to mitigate it, such as managed aquifer recharge. The session also covered the requirements of the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act and Valley Water's role as the Groundwater Sustainability Agency, alongside plans for the 2026 Groundwater Management Plan.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Santa Clara Valley Water District Board Policy and Monitoring Committee Regular Meeting
The committee discussed the Board Work Plan, exploring its purpose as a guide for budget allocation, board priorities, and communication, with plans to review governance models in an upcoming study session. Additionally, the committee reviewed the Interim Board Appointed Officer Complaint Policy and recommended it for full board approval, specifically addressing concerns regarding conflicts of interest, chain of command, confidentiality, and process timing. The committee also reviewed and discussed their 2026 work plan.
Jun 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Santa Clara Valley Water District Capital Improvement Program Committee Regular Meeting
The committee reviewed updates on the Ogier Ponds-Coyote Creek Separation Project, including a feasibility analysis and the selection of a preliminary staff-recommended alternative. Members also discussed the status of various capital projects currently in the construction phase and reviewed projects in the environmental permit compliance monitoring phase. Additionally, the committee reviewed and discussed the 2026 work plan and received information on change orders for the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
