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A road map to manage our water resources
ONE WATER VISION
To manage Santa Clara County water resources holistically and sustainably to benefit people and the environment in a way that is informed by community values.
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The One Water Plan integrates the water supply, flood protection, and stream stewardship missions of Valley Water at the watershed scale. Drawing from detailed existing programs and plans, One Water seeks to find the nexus between these three mission components for new opportunities in integrated water resources management. One Water does not replace the substantial existing planning in place by Valley Water's Water Utility Enterprise and the Watersheds Division but instead looks for opportunities to further protect and enhance water resources.
Guadalupe Watershed One Water Plan
Increasing demands on California’s water resources call for an integrated and equitable approach to water resources management. As water management challenges are exacerbated by stressors such as climate change, urban growth pressures, and water supply challenges, Valley Water is in need of a comprehensive decision-making process that enables it to strategically allocate limited resources to actions that most effectively achieve its mission: providing Silicon Valley with safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy. The One Water planning effort was created to provide this decision-making framework.
The One Water planning effort consists of two phases: 1) a Countywide framework to develop the vision, goals, and objectives as guidance for watershed-based planning, and 2) Watershed level plans specific to each of the five watersheds located within Santa Clara County. The initial version of the One Water Santa Clara Countywide Framework (One Water Framework) was completed in 2022.
The One Water Guadalupe Watershed Plan is the third of five watershed plans that support the ongoing One Water planning effort. The plan analyzes key characteristics of Guadalupe watershed’s land use, water supply, water quality, flooding, natural ecosystem, and climate change challenges to identify areas needing improvement, investigate potential solutions, and prioritize actions for the future.
A road map to manage our water resources
ONE WATER VISION
To manage Santa Clara County water resources holistically and sustainably to benefit people and the environment in a way that is informed by community values.
ABOUT
The One Water Plan integrates the water supply, flood protection, and stream stewardship missions of Valley Water at the watershed scale. Drawing from detailed existing programs and plans, One Water seeks to find the nexus between these three mission components for new opportunities in integrated water resources management. One Water does not replace the substantial existing planning in place by Valley Water's Water Utility Enterprise and the Watersheds Division but instead looks for opportunities to further protect and enhance water resources.
Guadalupe Watershed One Water Plan
Increasing demands on California’s water resources call for an integrated and equitable approach to water resources management. As water management challenges are exacerbated by stressors such as climate change, urban growth pressures, and water supply challenges, Valley Water is in need of a comprehensive decision-making process that enables it to strategically allocate limited resources to actions that most effectively achieve its mission: providing Silicon Valley with safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy. The One Water planning effort was created to provide this decision-making framework.
The One Water planning effort consists of two phases: 1) a Countywide framework to develop the vision, goals, and objectives as guidance for watershed-based planning, and 2) Watershed level plans specific to each of the five watersheds located within Santa Clara County. The initial version of the One Water Santa Clara Countywide Framework (One Water Framework) was completed in 2022.
The One Water Guadalupe Watershed Plan is the third of five watershed plans that support the ongoing One Water planning effort. The plan analyzes key characteristics of Guadalupe watershed’s land use, water supply, water quality, flooding, natural ecosystem, and climate change challenges to identify areas needing improvement, investigate potential solutions, and prioritize actions for the future.
The One Water – Guadalupe Watershed Plan is a master planning effort that will help us understand water resource challenges and opportunities within the watershed. To develop a comprehensive plan that meets the needs of the community, meaningful and productive community engagement is key. For this reason, we have prepared a short survey (should not take more than 6 minutes to complete), to inform you of the development of this Plan and gauge your desired level of involvement as we continue with this master planning effort. You can find the survey link below.
