Valley Water

Are you searching for a great place to work, one where you can make a difference in your community while enjoying an environment that promotes wellness and work-life balance? Learn about careers at Valley Water at https://lnkd.in/gatjbXYB.

Our procurement open house is here! Join us on Thursday, May 30, to learn about future contracting opportunities with Valley Water. You'll have the opportunity to meet and chat with project managers and expand your network among a diverse group of businesses. Register today at https://lnkd.in/gXczwT5A.

In case you didn't hear, we were named one of WaterSense's Partners of the Year! This award recognizes Valley Water's efforts in promoting water conservation through various programs and initiatives, such as our Landscape Rebate Program, which offers rebates to homeowners or businesses that swap their lawns for a water-wise landscape. This award achievement wouldn't have been possible without the work of our conservation team. Thank you for your hard work and dedication to saving water!

Nothing like Washington, D.C., in the spring! Valley Water's Board Chair Nai Hsueh led some of our senior staff on the annual spring trip to our nation's capital to advocate for funding and policies that benefit the Santa Clara County community. The group held more than 15 meetings with various groups and Members of Congress. The spring trip coincides with the release of the President’s budget and the kickoff of the annual appropriations process, allowing us to engage with decision-makers early about our funding priorities. Our top priorities include additional funding for the Anderson Dam Seismic Retrofit Project and the Recycled and Purified Water Program and continued federal investment in the South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Project. We can't wait to go back in the fall for more!

It may be May, but we're still celebrating an amazing April! Check out our April Newsletter for a roundup of the best Valley Water news ➡️ https://conta.cc/44kCvHA

Did you know there used to be a famous mining district in New Almaden? The New Almaden Mining District mined and processed mercury from 1845 through 1971. Unfortunately, these operations released large amounts of mercury into parts of the Guadalupe River watershed, which flows into South San Francisco Bay. Now, we're working to identify, test, and implement actions to help reduce mercury and methylmercury in reservoirs and in fish.

Milpitas High School now has a new water bottle refill station thanks to a $5,000 refill station grant from Valley Water. This eco-friendly addition saves over 300 plastic bottles every month and promotes sustainable healthy habits. Attend an upcoming virtual workshop to learn how to apply for a refill station grant and other grant opportunities. Virtual Workshop Details: 📅: Tuesday, April 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a bonus mini-grant writing workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 📅: Thursday, May 2, from noon to 1 p.m. Visit valleywater.org/grants to register for an upcoming workshop and learn more about the Mini-Grant and Refill Station Grant Program. The grant program is funded through Valley Water's voter-approved Safe, Clean Water, and Natural Flood Protection Program. Visit valleywater.org/grants for more information.

Our April calendar photo features a Crotch’s bumble bee gathering nectar from a spring flower. This species of bumble bee is an important pollinator and is under consideration for legal protection under the California Endangered Species Act. Our biologists are collecting data to help inform the California Department of Fish and Wildlife with their review. You can find more information on our initiatives to protect pollinators in our blog: https://lnkd.in/g4rSvXPm 📸: Shawn L., Senior Biologist

With a $5,000 mini-grant from Valley Water, CompassPoint Mentorship transformed Alviso Marina County Park's restroom into a vibrant mural masterpiece, showcasing local flora and fauna. This project beautified the park and brought the community together, with over 50 attendees at the unveiling and 30 students lending their brush strokes. What would you do with $5k? Don’t miss out on our upcoming workshop on April 16! During the workshop, we’ll discuss the details of our Mini-Grant Program, share application tips, and answer any questions. Virtual Workshop Details: Tuesday, April 16, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a bonus mini-grant writing workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration link: delivr.com/2k823 The grant program is funded through Valley Water's voter-approved Safe, Clean Water, and Natural Flood Protection Program. Visit valleywater.org/grants for more information.

During Women's History Month, members of the Valley Water team attended the Silicon Valley Women in Engineering Conference. Kirsten Struve, assistant officer of our water supply division, participated in an important panel discussion on the future of sustainable water management. Kirsten and her fellow panelists led a session on green infrastructure solutions for flood-prone areas, local water sources, direct potable water reuse efforts, water management efforts to plan for future capacities, water facility replacement, and water treatment to decrease chlorides.