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    Box culvert in West Little Llagas Creek
    A look at a completed flood wall as part of the Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project.
    January 23, 2026
    Valley Water’s annual Capital Improvement Program: Projects to reduce flood risk 

    Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series highlighting some of the projects included in the Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Preliminary Five-Year Plan.

    Read More
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    Valley Water completes erosion repair project along Saratoga Creek in fall 2025
    January 21, 2026
    Providing flood protection through ongoing stream maintenance projects

    Each summer, under the Stream Maintenance Program (SMP), Valley Water takes important steps to protect neighborhoods from flooding. Over time, sediment can accumulate in creeks, reducing their capacity to carry stormwater. During heavy rains, this can lead to an increased risk of flooding for nearby homes, roads and businesses.

    Read More
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    Mockups Design
    January 7, 2026
    Discover how Valley Water is building climate resilience; read the latest biennial report

    Valley Water’s mission is to provide safe, clean water, protect against flooding, and care for local streams. Climate change is affecting this mission. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, more severe droughts, a declining Sierra Nevada snowpack and rising sea levels all impact water reliability, infrastructure, and ecosystem health throughout Santa Clara County.

    Read More
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    Learn the best ways to save water indoors and outdoors.
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    Stream Maintenance Program
  • Your Water
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    Access Valley Water
    Easily send requests, reports or feedback directly to helpful district staff.
    Current Water Charges
    Valley Water is funded by property taxes, well owners, agricultural water customers and water retailers like San Jose Water Company
    Rebates & Surveys
    Programs and rebates helping you save water and money.
    Water Conservation
    Learn the best ways to save water indoors and outdoors.
    Water Sources
    Groundwater
    Imported Water
    Local Dams and Reservoirs
    Recycled and Purified Water
    Where your water comes from
    Information & Resources
    GIS Data
    Glossary of Water Terms
    District Library
    Popular Documents and Data
    Local Dams and Reservoirs
    Water Planning
    Water Supply Master Plan
    Water Supply Planning
    Water Treatment
    Water Treatment Plants
    Water Quality
  • Learning Center
    Highlights
    Access Valley Water
    Easily send requests, reports or feedback directly to helpful district staff.
    Rebates & Surveys
    Programs and rebates helping you save water and money.
    Water Conservation
    Learn the best ways to save water indoors and outdoors.
    Current Water Charges
    Valley Water is funded by property taxes, well owners, agricultural water customers and water retailers like San Jose Water Company
    Learning & Exploration
    Next Gen Career Pathways Program
    Water Education programs and Events
    Water 101 Academy
    Public Tours
    Local Dams and Reservoirs
    Volunteer Engagement
    Volunteer and Engage
    Valley Water Youth
    Commission
    Adopt a Creek
    Grants & Partnerships
    Public Art
    Environmental Science & Conservation
    Healthy Creeks and Ecosystems
    Watersheds of Santa Clara Valley
    The Water Treatment Process
    Aerial Drone Pilot Program
  • News & Events
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    Learn more about the latest headlines and announcements from around the district
    Events
    Find district events happening on variety of topics
    Valley Water News Blog
    Catch up on all the latest list of articles and blog posts
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    Stay up to date with the latest videos from the district
    Public Records
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    Recent News
    Image
    Box culvert in West Little Llagas Creek
    A look at a completed flood wall as part of the Coyote Creek Flood Management Measures Project.
    January 23, 2026
    Valley Water’s annual Capital Improvement Program: Projects to reduce flood risk 

    Editor’s Note: This is the first in a three-part series highlighting some of the projects included in the Capital Improvement Program Fiscal Year 2027-2031 Preliminary Five-Year Plan.

    Read More
    Image
    Valley Water completes erosion repair project along Saratoga Creek in fall 2025
    January 21, 2026
    Providing flood protection through ongoing stream maintenance projects

    Each summer, under the Stream Maintenance Program (SMP), Valley Water takes important steps to protect neighborhoods from flooding. Over time, sediment can accumulate in creeks, reducing their capacity to carry stormwater. During heavy rains, this can lead to an increased risk of flooding for nearby homes, roads and businesses.

    Read More
    Image
    Mockups Design
    January 7, 2026
    Discover how Valley Water is building climate resilience; read the latest biennial report

    Valley Water’s mission is to provide safe, clean water, protect against flooding, and care for local streams. Climate change is affecting this mission. Rising temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, more severe droughts, a declining Sierra Nevada snowpack and rising sea levels all impact water reliability, infrastructure, and ecosystem health throughout Santa Clara County.

    Read More
  • About Valley Water
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    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
    Board Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
    Review meeting schedules, agendas, and official minutes from board meetings
    Leadership
    Board of Directors
    Board Meetings Agendas & Minutes
    Committees
    Redistricting
    Board Governance Policies
    Accountability
    Public Records
    Lobbyist Ordinance
    Grand Jury Reports
    Enterprise Systems
    Information & Resources
    Finance/Budget
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Learn ways to conserve water in your home with Valley Water’s Water Conservation Webinar Series! Learn from industry experts how you can implement water-saving elements in your landscape and take advantage of Valley Water's rebates. From selecting low water use plants to mastering efficient irrigation techniques, this series is perfect for both beginners and experienced gardeners. 

The Spring 2026 webinar series will be live translated into Spanish, Vietnamese, and Mandarin to reach more members of our community. 

Spring 2026 Webinars

Click the links below to register for upcoming webinars!

EventDateTimeLocation
Find and Fix Outdoor Leaks - Valley Water3/26/20266:00 PM - 7:30 PMZoom
Garden Design Workshop - Valley Water4/23/20266:00 PM - 7:30 PMZoom
Love It or Lose It: Rethinking Your Lawn - Valley Water5/28/20266:00 PM - 7:30 PMZoom
Permeable Everywhere - Valley Water6/25/20266:00 PM - 7:30 PMZoom

Summer/Fall 2025 Webinars

Thank you for joining us for our Summer/Fall 2025 Webinar Series!  Please click the title links below to watch recordings of the webinars or visit our  YouTube Page.

Summer/Fall 2025 Webinar Recordings
Firescaping: Reduce the Vulnerability – Valley Water - RECORDING
Efficient Supplemental Irrigation – Valley Water - RECORDING
Lawn Transformation on a Budget – Valley Water - RECORDING
Rainwater Capture – Valley Water - RECORDING
Abundant Gardens with Graywater - Valley Water - RECORDING

Watch past webinars and videos below and learn how to conserve water both outside and inside your home! Find more water conservation videos and webinars on our YouTube Channel. 

  • Three Tips for a Water Wise Landscape - Short Video 
  • 3 Waterwise Lawncare Tips from a Pro- Short Video 
  • Using Leaves to Save Water - Short Video 
  • Sheet Mulching, Healthy Soil and Water Savings - Webinar
  • Plant a Native Garden and Get a Rebate! - Short Video
  • How to Lose Your Lawn with Valley Water Rebates
  • Pets and Kids Friendly Gardens (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese) - Webinar
  • Protecting the Trees (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese) - Webinar
  • Tree Care During Times of Drought (Spanish, Mandarin) - Webinar
  • Intro to Garden Design (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese) - Webinar
  • Water Conservation in the Vegetable Garden - Webinar
  • Low Water Landscapes Vs. Traditional Gardens
  • Designing Native and Low Water use landscapes
  • Taking Care of Your Soil (Soil Care)
  • Propagating Native Plants
  • Non-Toxic Weed Removal
  • Plant Pruning Methods
  • Watering Native Plants
  • Outdoor Leak Detection (Spanish, Mandarin)
  • Top Tips for Installing Drip Irrigation - short video
  • Irrigation Maintenance and Leak Detection
  • Drip Irrigation Basics
  • Programming Irrigation Controllers(Spanish)
  • Rain Gardens - short video 
  • Alternative Water Solutions: Graywater Reuse and Rainwater Collection (Spanish, Mandarin, Vietnamese
  • Reuse Rainwater and Graywater in your Yard
  • What’s Graywater?
    • Will Laundry to Landscape work for you?
    • Shower Graywater Systems and More
    • Cost, Installation and Rebate Information
    • Taking Action and Making an Impact
  • Top Ten Ways to Save Water in Your Home
  • Become a Leak Detective at Home
  • Jill Zahner - English
  • Ya Si - Chinese
  • Linda Rodriguez - Spanish
  • Candice Duong - Vietnamese

 

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