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    Snow blankets mountains near the meadow where the California Department of Water Resources conducted the third media snow survey of the 2026 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. Photo courtesy of Ken James/ California Department of Water Resources.
    Snow blankets mountains near the meadow where the California Department of Water Resources conducted the third media snow survey of the 2026 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. Photo courtesy of Ken James/ California Department of Water Resources.
    March 5, 2026
    Central Valley Project announces initial allocation; statewide snowpack remains below average

    Recent water allocation announcements provide an early look at Santa Clara County’s imported water supplies for 2026, as statewide snowpack continues to recover from earlier dry conditions.

    On Feb. 26, 2026, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that initial Central Valley Project allocations south of the Delta are 65% for municipal and industrial use and 15% for agricultural use. For Valley Water, this means about 90,000 acre-feet of water.

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    Melanie Richardson Headshot - extended background
    February 25, 2026
    Valley Water Board Extends Interim CEO Appointment

    On Feb. 24, 2026, Valley Water’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution extending Melanie Richardson’s tenure as interim CEO, effective March 12, 2026. She will serve in the role for up to one year from the date of her appointment.

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    February 24, 2026
    Release of Executive Summaries regarding Valley Water CEO Rick Callender and his response

    On Feb. 24, 2026, Valley Water’s Board of Directors unanimously agreed to waive their privilege concerning the disclosure of the Executive Summaries (Summaries) regarding Valley Water CEO Rick Callender and his response to the Summaries. The investigations were done by the law firm Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo. Read the full Summaries and CEO Rick Callender’s response below:

    Read More
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    Easily send requests, reports or feedback directly to helpful district staff.
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    Valley Water is funded by property taxes, well owners, agricultural water customers and water retailers like San Jose Water Company
    Popular Documents and Data
    Find frequently requested Valley Water documents, reports, and data in one place.
    Water Quality
    Learn how we ensure Santa Clara County has access to safe, clean water.
    Water Supply Master Plan
    Learn how we plan for future water needs and manage supplies during droughts and changing conditions.
    Water Sources
    Groundwater
    Imported Water
    Local Dams and Reservoirs
    Recycled and Purified Water
    Where your water comes from
    Information & Resources
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    Glossary of Water Terms
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  • Learning Center
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    Find out how to apply for grants and partner with Valley Water on local water and environmental projects.
    Water Education Programs
    Our program offers assemblies, in-person and virtual lessons and field trips.
    Volunteer & Engage
    Help support our cleanup efforts in Santa Clara County
    Public Tours
    Discover Valley Water's safe & sustainable water solutions through free public tours
    Learning & Exploration
    Next Gen Career Pathways Program
    Water Education programs and Events
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    Valley Water Youth Commission
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    Image
    Snow blankets mountains near the meadow where the California Department of Water Resources conducted the third media snow survey of the 2026 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. Photo courtesy of Ken James/ California Department of Water Resources.
    Snow blankets mountains near the meadow where the California Department of Water Resources conducted the third media snow survey of the 2026 season at Phillips Station in the Sierra Nevada. Photo courtesy of Ken James/ California Department of Water Resources.
    March 5, 2026
    Central Valley Project announces initial allocation; statewide snowpack remains below average

    Recent water allocation announcements provide an early look at Santa Clara County’s imported water supplies for 2026, as statewide snowpack continues to recover from earlier dry conditions.

    On Feb. 26, 2026, the Bureau of Reclamation announced that initial Central Valley Project allocations south of the Delta are 65% for municipal and industrial use and 15% for agricultural use. For Valley Water, this means about 90,000 acre-feet of water.

    Read More
    Image
    Melanie Richardson Headshot - extended background
    February 25, 2026
    Valley Water Board Extends Interim CEO Appointment

    On Feb. 24, 2026, Valley Water’s Board of Directors adopted a resolution extending Melanie Richardson’s tenure as interim CEO, effective March 12, 2026. She will serve in the role for up to one year from the date of her appointment.

    Read More
    Image
    VW logo
    February 24, 2026
    Release of Executive Summaries regarding Valley Water CEO Rick Callender and his response

    On Feb. 24, 2026, Valley Water’s Board of Directors unanimously agreed to waive their privilege concerning the disclosure of the Executive Summaries (Summaries) regarding Valley Water CEO Rick Callender and his response to the Summaries. The investigations were done by the law firm Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo. Read the full Summaries and CEO Rick Callender’s response below:

    Read More
  • About Valley Water
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    Mission, Vision and Values
    Learn about our core mission, vision for the future, and the values that guide us
    Board of Directors
    Meet the board members who provide leadership and oversight for the district
    Finance/Budget
    Access financial information, budgets, and fiscal reports for transparency
    Committees
    Explore our various committees and their roles in district governance
    Careers
    Explore our current job openings and benefits.
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Board Advisory Committees

Santa Clara Valley Water Commission

The Santa Clara Valley Water Commission was established to assist the board with policies and issues pertaining to water supply, flood protection and environmental stewardship.

Board Representatives:
Chairperson, Tony Estremera, District 6 
Vice Chairperson, Richard Santos, District 3
Director Nai Hsueh, District 1

Committee Liaisons:
Rita Chan, Assistant Chief Executive Officer
Office of Integrated Water Management
408-630-2620
Rachael Gibson, Chief of External Affairs 
Office of External Affairs
408-630-2884

Commission Members:

MunicipalityName
City of Campbell:Hon. Terry Hines
Hon. Sergio Lopez
City of Cupertino:Hon. Sheila Mohan
Hon. JR Fruen
City of Gilroy:Hon. Dion Bracco
Hon. Terence Fugazzi
City of Los Altos: Hon. Pete Dailey
Town of Los Altos Hills:Hon. Linda Swan
Town of Los Gatos:Hon. Rob Rennie, Vice Chairperson
Hon. Maria Ristow
City of Milpitas:Hon. Carmen Montano
Hon. Gary Barbadillo
City of Monte Sereno:Hon. Lisa Shannon
Hon. Bryan Mekechuk
City of Morgan Hill:Hon. Yvonne Martinez-Beltran
Hon. Miriam Vega
City of Mountain View:Hon. Lucas Ramirez
Hon. Pat Showalter
City of Palo Alto:Hon. Keith Reckdahl
Hon. Vicki Veenker
City of San Jose:Hon. Domingo Candelas
Hon. Lori Mitchell
City of Santa Clara: Hon. Karen Hardy
Hon. Suds Jain
City of SaratogaHon. Yan Zhao
Hon. Kookie Fitzsimmons
City of Sunnyvale:Hon. Murali Srinivasan, Chairperson
Hon. Charlsie Chang
Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors:Hon. Sylvia Arenas
Hon. Betty Du’o’ng
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority:Hon. Kalvin Gill
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District:Hon. Jed Cyr
Hon. Yoriko Kishimoto

For additional information, contact Stephanie Simunic in the office of the Clerk of the Board at 408-630-2408.

Meeting Information: 
Meetings of the Committee will be held as identified in the Committee meeting schedule, or at the call of the Committee Chairperson, in accordance with the Brown Act as currently in effect that allows the public to participate in the meeting by teleconference, videoconference or in person.  Please refer to the published agenda for the date, time and location of the next meeting.

  • TEST ZOOM MEETING CONNECTION: https://zoom.us/test
  • HOW TO JOIN AND PARTICIPATE IN BOARD MEETINGS VIRTUALLY OR BY PHONE:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TojJpYCxXm0

If attending in-person, you are required to comply with Ordinance 22-03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT SPECIFYING RULES OF DECORUM FOR PARTICIPATION IN BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS

All meetings start at noon unless otherwise noted.

*Video - requires download to review entire meeting video.

April 8, 2026Notice  
January 28, 2026Agenda *Video
October 22, 2025AgendaMinutes*Video
August 27, 2025AgendaMinutesVideo
July 23, 2025 - CanceledNotice  
April 9, 2025AgendaMinutes*Video
January 22, 2025AgendaMinutes*Video
October 23, 2024AgendaMinutes*Video
July 24, 2024 - Adjourned due to no quorumAgendaNotice 
April 10, 2024AgendaMinutes*Video
January 24, 2024AgendaMinutes*Video
October 25, 2023AgendaMinutes*Video
August 23, 2023AgendaMinutesVideo
April 12, 2023AgendaMinutesVideo
January 25, 2023AgendaMinutesVideo
October 26, 2022AgendaMinutes 
April 13, 2022, via ZoomAgendaMinutes 
January 26, 2022, via ZoomAgendaMinutes 
October 27, 2021, via ZoomAgendaMinutesHandout 4.1
July 28, 2021, via ZoomAgendaMinutes 
April 14, 2021, via ZoomAgendaMinutes 
January 27, 2021, via ZoomAgendaMinutes 

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