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2012 D6: Creek Restoration and Stabilization*

About This Project

This project will use geomorphic data to design and construct projects to increase the stability of eroding creek banks and help restore the natural functions of stream channels. Possible work may include the removal of Comer Debris Basin on Calabazas Creek in Saratoga, and activities to reduce and prevent incision and promote sediment balance in Stevens and Uvas creeks.

 

*This project was voter approved as part of the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program.

Hale Creek
Datapoints
Status
Adjusted
Location
Countywide
Schedule
Start FY 2017/ Finish 2022
Funding
Safe, Clean Water Fund ($22.3 million)
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History and BackgroundHistory and Background
News & Updates

Key Performance Indicator for the Safe, Clean Water Program

KPI #1: Construct 3 geomorphic designed projects to restore stability and stream function by preventing incision and promoting sediment balance throughout the watershed.

Site 1: Hale Creek Pilot Enhancement Project

  • The 100% design plans for the Hale Creek Enhancement Pilot Project have been completed.

  • Environmental permits have been acquired.

  • Construction contract is planned to be advertised and awarded in early 2022, with construction starting in April 2022.

Site 2: Bolsa Road Fish Passage Improvements Project (creek restoration and stabilization)

  • 100% design and construction documents are estimated to be completed in late 2021.

  • Environmental permits have been acquired and the amendment for building permanent access ramps will be acquired in late 2021.

  • Construction contract is planned to be advertised and awarded in late 2021, with construction starting in May 2022.

Updated April 2021

For more information:

Hale Creek Pilot Enhancement Project

Bolsa Road Fish Passage Project

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Environmental & Community Benefits

Key Performance Indicator for the Safe, Clean Water Program

  1. Construct 3 geomorphic designed projects to restore stability and stream function by preventing incision and promoting sediment balance throughout the watershed.

Benefits

  • Uses scientific principles to restore sediment balance and reduce erosion, instability and sedimentation in creeks

  • Helps restore stream functions and improves recharge capacity of channel by decreasing sedimentation

  • Protects roads from damage caused by eroding channel banks

  • Reduces annual maintenance cost for sediment removal

Geographic Area of Benefit

Countywide 

History & Background

About the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program

In November 2012 the voters of Santa Clara County overwhelmingly approved Measure B, the Safe, Clean Water and Natural Flood Protection Program, as a countywide special parcel tax for 15 years with a sunset date of June 30, 2028. This Program replaced the Clean, Safe Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan, which voters approved in November 2000.

The Safe, Clean Water Program was developed with input from more than 16,000 residents and stakeholders and was created to match the community’s needs and values. The voters of Santa Clara County identified five priorities:

Priority A: Ensure a Safe, Reliable Water Supply

Priority B: Reduce Toxins, Hazards and Contaminants in our Waterways

Priority C: Protect our Water Supply from Earthquakes and Natural Disasters

Priority D: Restore Wildlife Habitat and Provide Open Space

Priority E: Provide Flood Protection to Homes, Businesses, Schools and Highways

Other: Six projects from the Clean, Safe, Creeks Plan have been carried forward into the Safe, Clean Water Program.  

Each year, Valley Water prepares a report providing a progress update for each of these Program priorities, along with fiscal year accomplishments.

To ensure transparency and accountability to the voters, the ballot measure also created an Independent Monitoring Committee, appointed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors. The Independent Monitoring Committee annually reviews the Program’s progress to ensure the outcomes are achieved in a cost-efficient manner and reports its findings to the Board.

In addition, the Program requires three independent audits, the first of which was conducted in FY 2017.

View the Safe, Clean Water Program’s annual reports, annual IMC audit reports, and independent audits, including a staff response, on the Valley Water website.