"Santa Clara County's creeks wind through neighborhoods, parks, commercial and industrial areas, and open spaces, carrying stormwater from the hills to the San Francisco and Monterey bays. When rain arrives, these waterways must be able to handle fast, sustained flows without threatening nearby homes and businesses. Keeping them ready takes year-round planning, ongoing maintenance and the dedication of Valley Water crews."
"Our county has more than 800 miles of creeks, and Valley Water manages about 333 miles of those streams. Each year, our Stream Maintenance Program employees inspect and prioritize sections of these waterways for maintenance projects. We focus especially on creeks that have engineered flood protection projects in place, ensuring they continue to safeguard nearby homes and businesses. From June through October, crews remove sediment, manage overgrown vegetation, clear trash and debris and stabilize eroded banks."
"While summer is the busiest season, stream maintenance never truly stops. After storms, staff inspect stream conditions, and as the rainy season winds down, we prepare for the next round of projects. Most major work occurs between June 15 and October 15, although extensions may be granted when projects need more time. Other efforts, like minor maintenance and vegetation management projects, can happen year-round."
Santa Clara County contains over 800 miles of creeks, with Valley Water managing about 333 miles to convey stormwater from the hills to San Francisco and Monterey bays. Stream Maintenance Program staff inspect and prioritize creek sections annually, with emphasis on engineered flood protection sites. Crews remove sediment, manage overgrown vegetation, clear trash and debris, and stabilize eroded banks, primarily from June 15 to October 15, though extensions are possible. Staff also inspect conditions after storms and perform minor maintenance and vegetation projects year-round. Work categories include bank protection, sediment removal, and vegetation management to reduce flood risk to nearby homes and businesses.
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