"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."
Santa Clara County creeks carry stormwater from hills to San Francisco and Monterey bays and must handle fast, sustained flows to protect nearby homes and businesses. Valley Water manages about 333 of the county's more than 800 creek miles. Stream Maintenance Program employees inspect and prioritize sections annually, focusing on creeks with engineered flood protection to ensure continued safeguarding. From June through October crews remove sediment, manage overgrown vegetation, clear trash and debris, and stabilize eroded banks, with most major work between June 15 and October 15. Work generally falls under four categories including bank protection, sediment removal, and vegetation management.
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