Santa Clara Valley Water District Press Releases - Vocus Press Release Group http://www.rsspad.com/rss2/18229.xml Santa Clara Valley Water District Press Releases - Powered by PRWeb and RSSPad en xml@emediawire.com xml@emediawire.com 30 Water District Makes A Splash With Its New Water Conservation Campaign http://www.prweb.com/releases/Water/Conservation/prweb2452394.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District today launched a new water conservation campaign urging every individual to save 20 gallons everyday by taking small actions than can result in big savings. (PRWeb May 22, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Water/Conservation/prweb2452394.htm Water District Board Names New Chief Executive Officer http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2400664.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District board of directors has appointed Beau Goldie to serve as the new chief executive officer. Goldie, who currently serves as chief operating officer (COO) for Capital Program Services Division at the water district, is scheduled to assume the role currently held by interim CEO Sharon Judkins on June 1, 2009. (PRWeb May 7, 2009)

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]]> Thu, 07 May 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/05/prweb2400664.htm $10 Million in Federal Stimulus Money Comes to Santa Clara County for Flood Protection http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2336644.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District's Lower Silver Creek Flood Protection Project has been given new life with an award of $10 million in stimulus package funding. (PRWeb Apr 17, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/04/prweb2336644.htm Water District Board Calls for 15 Percent Mandatory Conservation http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2264204.htm Today, the Santa Clara Valley Water District board of directors unanimously passed a resolution declaring a water shortage alert and calling upon the cities, the county and water retailers to immediately activate their existing drought ordinances and enforce a mandatory 15 percent reduction in water use. The board's decision to move from voluntary to mandatory conservation was based upon both a thorough analysis of Santa Clara County's current water supply conditions and contingency planning to factor in the potential of additional years of drought and other impacts to the district's water supply. (PRWeb Mar 25, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/03/prweb2264204.htm Water District Staff Recommends 15 Percent Mandatory Conservation http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Drought/Water_Conservation/prweb2254444.htm The statewide drought coupled with a two-thirds cut in imported water from the Sierra Snowpack means the Santa Clara Valley Water District must rely more heavily on its reserves to meet demand. Following a thorough analysis of current water supply conditions, water district staff has concluded a 15 percent reduction in water use is needed across the county. (PRWeb Mar 21, 2009)

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]]> Sat, 21 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Drought/Water_Conservation/prweb2254444.htm Water District Recognizes the Importance of Groundwater in the Silicon Valley http://www.prweb.com/releases/Ground_Water/Water_Supply/prweb2215204.htm As part of National Ground Water Awareness Week, March 8-14, the Santa Clara Valley Water District is encouraging all residents to take a moment during these dry times to recognize the importance of our largest water reservoir -- which is right beneath our feet. (PRWeb Mar 9, 2009)

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]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Ground_Water/Water_Supply/prweb2215204.htm Governor's Call Heightens Need for Water Conservation in Silicon Valley http://www.prweb.com/releases/water_conservation/Silicon_Valley/prweb2195594.htm Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's drought emergency proclamation today heightens the immediate and urgent need to step up water conservation in Santa Clara County. (PRWeb Feb 27, 2009)

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]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/water_conservation/Silicon_Valley/prweb2195594.htm Water District's Imported Water Supply Cut By Two-thirds http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley/water_supply/prweb2140634.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District (District) relies on imported water for half of its drinking water supply and those supplies will be sharply reduced. Today, the State Department of Water Resources (DWR) announced it will deliver only 15 percent of the District's 100,000 acre-foot State Water Project contract, while the Federal Bureau of Reclamation announced its deliveries to the District will only be 50 percent of its Central Valley Project contract. (PRWeb Feb 21, 2009)

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]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley/water_supply/prweb2140634.htm Water District Flood Protection And Water Supply Projects Could Benefit From Massive Stimulus Package http://www.prweb.com/releases/Stimulus_Package/Santa_Clara_Valley/prweb2056944.htm During this difficult economic climate, the Santa Clara Valley Water District is working to bring jobs to Silicon Valley. District staff has identified a number of major projects that could potentially receive funding from President Barack Obama's economic stimulus plan. (PRWeb Feb 17, 2009)

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]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Stimulus_Package/Santa_Clara_Valley/prweb2056944.htm Water District is Ready to Recommend Mandatory Conservation in March http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley_Water/water_Conservation/prweb2020304.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors today indicated that unless the overall water supply conditions improve, they are going to call for mandatory conservation on March 24. The move followed a staff presentation at today's board meeting of the water supply outlook report and the water shortage contingency plan in the face of what could turn out to be a third consecutive dry year. (PRWeb Feb 11, 2009)

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]]> Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley_Water/water_Conservation/prweb2020304.htm Valley Water Awarded 'Best Overall' in the 6th Annual 'Flex Your Power' Awards http://www.prweb.com/releases/toilet_program/recycled_water/prweb1769074.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) is once again receiving recognition as a statewide leader in water and energy conservation. Out of hundreds applicants, Valley Water was one of five organizations and the only governmental agency chosen to be honored in the "Best Overall" category from California's energy efficiency outreach campaign, "Flex Your Power." (PRWeb Dec 18, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/toilet_program/recycled_water/prweb1769074.htm Valley Water and PG&E Partner to Help Low-Income Customers Save Money, Water and Energy http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara/Water_conservation/prweb1731174.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) board of directors today approved a unique partnership between the district and the PG&E that will help low-income customers save money, water and energy. (PRWeb Dec 10, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara/Water_conservation/prweb1731174.htm Valley Water Helps Hotels Cut Costs And Improve Environmental Credentials http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1598414.htm Santa Clara Valley Water District is helping hotels and other businesses cut costs, and improve their bottom line while enhancing their environmental credentials by achieving significant water savings. (PRWeb Nov 10, 2008)

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]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1598414.htm Volunteers Needed for Coastal Cleanup Day, September 20th 2008 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1350784.htm California Coastal Cleanup Day is the nation's premier marine environment volunteer event and has been hailed by the Guinness Book of World Records as "the largest garbage collection" (1993). (PRWeb Sep 18, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 18 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/09/prweb1350784.htm Valley Water Recommendations Help VTA Reduce Water Usage http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1233834.htm The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) is the latest to announce substantial reductions in its water use as a direct result of implementing Valley Water's recommendations. VTA said that it had cut water usage by 1.54 million gallons, the equivalent of 2.3 Olympic sized swimming pools, during the first four months of 2008 by utilizing Valley Water's free Irrigation Technical Assistance (ITAP) and Water Use Survey programs. (PRWeb Aug 21, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1233834.htm Valley Water Board Directs Staff to Develop a Mandatory Conservation Program http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1136334.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) board of directors today asked the staff to work with water retailers and immediately develop a mandatory conservation program that can be implemented at a short notice if needed. (PRWeb Jul 23, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/07/prweb1136334.htm Valley Water Joins Bay Area Water Agencies to Launch Regional "Water Saving Hero" Water Conservation Campaign Amidst Statewide Drought http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley_Water/drinking_water/prweb1073214.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District today joined other Bay Area and statewide water agencies to launch an unprecedented regional public education campaign aimed at reminding residents and businesses to curb water use this summer and fall. (PRWeb Jul 2, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley_Water/drinking_water/prweb1073214.htm Valley Water Announces Modest Water Rate Increases http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley_Water/water_rates/prweb1022504.htm For a typical household it means an increase of up to $1.55 in the monthly water bill (PRWeb Jun 12, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 12 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley_Water/water_rates/prweb1022504.htm Governor's Drought Proclamation Puts Spotlight on California's Water Challenges http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley_Water/California_drought/prweb1001314.htm Valley Water says the need to conserve water is more urgent. (PRWeb Jun 5, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 05 Jun 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley_Water/California_drought/prweb1001314.htm Valley Water Approves Cost-Sharing Plan to Protect Water Supply and Put Boaters Back on the Water http://www.prweb.com/releases/Valley_Water/Boat_Inspection/prweb969834.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) Board of Directors has agreed to help fund Santa Clara County's mandatory boat inspection program at local reservoirs. (PRWeb May 23, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Valley_Water/Boat_Inspection/prweb969834.htm Valley Water Approves Boating Inspection to Protect Water Supply to Two Million in Bay Area http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942964.htm Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) today approved Santa Clara County’s mandatory boat inspection program at local reservoirs to prevent invasive zebra and quagga mussels from getting into the water. (PRWeb May 14, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 14 May 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/05/prweb942964.htm Congress Passes Bill That Could Fund Bay Area Recycled Water Projects http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley/Water_District/prweb904774.htm The House of Representatives today passed a water resources bill, paving the way for federal funding for seven Bay Area recycled water projects, including two in which the Santa Clara Valley Water District is a partner. The bill has already passed the senate. (PRWeb Apr 30, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley/Water_District/prweb904774.htm Water District Treatment Processes Help Remove Traces of Pharmaceuticals http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb760874.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District has been closely monitoring the recent research on pharmaceuticals finding their way into the nation's water supply and has tested its raw water supply for traces of pharmaceuticals. In the testing of source water, they found only minute detections of pharmaceuticals. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2008)

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]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/03/prweb760874.htm Scuba Divers to Inspect Santa Clara County Reservoirs in Search of Zebra Mussels http://www.prweb.com/releases/santa_clara/invasive_species/prweb686144.htm California Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is deploying certified scuba divers to inspect the waters at several reservoirs as part of a coordinated effort between DFG and the Santa Clara Valley Water District. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2008)

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]]> Fri, 08 Feb 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/santa_clara/invasive_species/prweb686144.htm Water District Receives Dual ISO Certifications http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb667574.htm Commitment to excellence earns dual ISO certifications. (PRWeb Jan 30, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb667574.htm Water District Investigates Threat of Invasive Mussels http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb653961.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District is taking aggressive steps to determine if the invasive species, zebra mussel, is in any of its reservoirs, creeks or other water delivery systems. (PRWeb Jan 24, 2008)

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]]> Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb653961.htm Water Resources Policy Leader Elected Water District Chair http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb613961.htm Rosemary Kamei was Tuesday elected chairperson of the Santa Clara Valley Water District board of directors for the 2008 calendar year. (PRWeb Jan 9, 2008)

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]]> Wed, 09 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/01/prweb613961.htm Water District General Manager Announces Retirement http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley/Water_District/prweb576085.htm Santa Clara Valley Water District General Manager Stan Williams today announced his retirement from the district, effective Jan. 31, 2008 (PRWeb Dec 11, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley/Water_District/prweb576085.htm Water District Wins EPA Award for Helping Save Billions of Gallons of Water Every Year http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara/water_district/prweb574696.htm Santa Clara Valley Water District, which helped county residents and businesses save more than 18 billion gallons of water a year, has received a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2007 Water Efficiency Leader Award. (PRWeb Dec 5, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 05 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara/water_district/prweb574696.htm Santa Clara Valley Water District Provides Flood Protection to the County http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb571154.htm It has been a while since Santa Clara County has seen enough rain to cause a flood, but a series of major storms could quickly change that. The Santa Clara Valley Water District spends five months out of the year clearing out creeks and streams to protect people from floods. (PRWeb Nov 20, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb571154.htm Congress Overrides Bush’s Veto -- $370 Million Approved for Water Projects in Santa Clara County http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb568115.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District applauds Congress’ decision to override President George W. Bush’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA). (PRWeb Nov 8, 2007)

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]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2007 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/11/prweb568115.htm Conservation Law to Help Meet Future Demand, Says Water District http://www.prweb.com/releases/Water/Conservation/prweb561517.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District today applauded Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Assemblyman John Laird for the new law requiring all new construction in California to use more water-efficient toilets and urinals (PRWeb Oct 16, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Water/Conservation/prweb561517.htm Santa Clara Valley Water District Takes a Stand on Tap http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara/Bottled_Water/prweb556458.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors passed a resolution Tuesday promoting the economic and environmental benefits of tap water over bottled water and prohibiting the purchase of bottled water with district funds. (PRWeb Sep 26, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 26 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara/Bottled_Water/prweb556458.htm Water District Welcomes Governor's Call to Address Water Crisis with Special Session http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb553092.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District Tuesday welcomed California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's call to act now to resolve the state's water crisis, including fixing the fragile Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. (PRWeb Sep 12, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 12 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb553092.htm Water District Property Becomes An Emergency Training Site http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb550805.htm Some of the vacant San Jose homes awaiting demolition to make way for a major Santa Clara Valley Water District flood protection project along the upper Guadalupe River will be the site of emergency training exercises involving the city firefighters. (PRWeb Sep 3, 2007)

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]]> Mon, 03 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb550805.htm Silicon Valley Water Supply Hit by Latest Court Ruling http://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb550848.htm Silicon Valley will be hit hard by the latest U.S. District Court ruling (Case 1:05-CV-01207-OWW) calling for a massive water supply reduction through the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta. (PRWeb Sep 1, 2007)

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]]> Sat, 01 Sep 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/2007/09/prweb550848.htm Water District Welcomes Governor’s Call to Address Water Crisis http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley/Water_District/prweb540302.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District Monday welcomed California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's call to act now to resolve the state's water crisis, including fixing the fragile Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. (PRWeb Jul 17, 2007)

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]]> Tue, 17 Jul 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara_Valley/Water_District/prweb540302.htm Santa Clara Valley Water District Calls for 10% Voluntary Water Conservation http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa-Clara/water-conservation/prweb532888.htm The Santa Clara Valley Water District is urging county residents and businesses to voluntarily cut back their water use by 10 percent. (PRWeb Jun 13, 2007)

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]]> Wed, 13 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa-Clara/water-conservation/prweb532888.htm The State Shuts Down Delta Pumps - What Does that Mean for Santa Clara County's Water Supply? We're Doubly Threatened http://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara/Water_Supply/prweb530351.htm The California Department of Water Resources (DWR) decision to shut down water pumps in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta is a serious concern for the Santa Clara Valley Water District, especially following a prolonged dry winter. (PRWeb Jun 1, 2007)

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]]> Fri, 01 Jun 2007 07:00:00 GMThttp://www.prweb.com/releases/Santa_Clara/Water_Supply/prweb530351.htm