Upper Penitencia Creek Flood Protection Project

Abstract:

The purpose of this project is to improve Upper Penitencia Creek to ensure flood protection from a 100-year flood event. The project limits extend approximately 4.2 miles between the confluence with Coyote Creek and Dorel Drive. Upper Penitencia Creek is a tributary to the Coyote Creek system, and its watershed is approximately 24 square miles in size. The Santa Clara Valley Water District is working in partnership with the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to prepare a planning study (Feasibility Study) and an Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIS/EIR). The project team is coordinating with the City of San Jose on future development projects and their Trails Master Plan; the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority on the BART project; and resource agencies (National Marine Fisheries Service, Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Environmental Protection Agency).

Deadline:

Project Type:

Drinking Water Supply

Water Quality Improvement

Water Reuse/Recycling

Stormwater Improvements

Groundwater Benefits

Infiltration

Habitat Protection and Restoration

Flood Protection

Related to a Disadvantaged Community

Related to a Native American Tribe

Project Type Description:

If this is a conservation effort, does it address long-term drought preparedness by contributing to sustainable water supply and reliability?:

How does this project effectively integrate water management with land use planning?:

What additional partnerships or project activities could make this a multi-benefit project?:

Is the sponsor of this project in a position to financially assist a project partner that may have limited financial resources to help develop a collaborative project?:

Does this project incorporate and implement low impact development (LID) design features, techniques, and practices to reduce or eliminate stormwater runoff?:

Watershed Management Strategies Environmental and habitat protection and improvement, Flood management, Land use planning, Recreation and public access, Water quality protection and improvement, Watershed planning

Functional areas Flood Protection & Stormwater Management

Detailed description:

Is the project an element or phase of a regional or larger program?: False

Parent Project:

Please indicate the status of the following:

element	status	Percent completion
Conceptual plans
Land acquisition/easements
Preliminary plans
CEQA/NEPA
Construction drawings
Funding
Readiness to proceed

i. Water Supply (conservation, recycled water, groundwater recharge, surface storage, etc.)

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ii. Water Quality

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iii. Flood and Stormwater Management

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iv. Resource Stewardship (watershed management, habitat protection and restoration, recreation, open space, etc.)

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Does the project reduce water supply demands on the Bay/Delta Estuary? False

Is the project located within or adjacent to a disadvantaged community?: False

Does the project include disadvantaged community participation? False

If there is no disadvantage community, please identify and provide the number of low income areas with census tracts, blocks and/or sectors, low income population/total population).

Climate Change - Adaptation to Climate Change

Increases Water Supply Reliability

Advances/ Expands Conjunctive Management of Multiple Water Supply Sources

Increases Water Use and/or Reuse Efficiency

Provides Additional Water Supply

Promotes Water Quality Protection

Reduces Water Demand

Advances/Expands Water Recycling

Promotes Urban Runoff Reuse

Addresses Sea Level Rise

Addresses other Anticipated Climate Change Impact (e.g. through water management system modifications)

Improves Flood Control (e.g. through wetlands restoration, management, protection)

Promotes Habitat Protection

Establishes Migration Corridors

Re-establishes River-Floodplain Hydrologic Continuity

Re-introduces Anadromous Fish Populations to Upper Watersheds

Enhances and Protects Upper Watershed Forests and Meadow Systems

Other (Please Describe)

Climate Change - Mitigation by Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions and/or Energy Consumption

Increases Water Use Efficiency or Promotes Energy-Efficient Water Demand Reduction

Improves Water System Energy Efficiency

Advances/Expands Water Recycling

Promotes Urban Runoff Reuse

Promotes Use of Renewable Energy Sources

Contributes to Carbon Sequestration (e.g. through vegetation growth)

Other (Please Describe)

Describe Other Climate Change impacts

Capital Costs (low) - (high)

Costs: Source of funding match for capital cost

Costs: Land/easement cost

Costs: Annual operations and maintenance cost

Costs: Funding source for annual operations and maintenance

Costs: Life of the project (years)

Statewide Priorities

Drought Preparedness

Use and Reuse Water More Efficiently

Climate Change Response Actions (Adaptation to Climate Change, Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Reduce Energy Consumption)

Expand Environmental Stewardship

Practice Integrated Flood Management

Protect Surface and Groundwater Quality

Improve Tribal Water and Natural Resources

Ensure Equitable Distribution of Benefits

Reduce Reliance on the Bay-Delta

California Water Plan Resource Management Strategies

Reduce Water Demand

Improved Operational Efficiency and Transfers

Increase Water Supply

Improve Water Quality

Improve Flood Management

Practice Resources Stewardship

Other Strategies (Please Describe)

Eligibility Criteria

Groundwater Management Plan

Urban Water Management Plan

Water Meter Requirements

Groundwater Monitoring Requirements

AB 1420 Compliance

BMP Compliance

CEQA Compliance

Multiple Benefits – for Proposition 84 grants

Water supply reliability, water conservation and water use efficiency

Stormwater capture, storage, clean-up, treatment, and management

Removal of invasive non-native species, the creation and enhancement of wetlands, and the acquisition, protection, and restoration of open space and watershed lands

Non-point source pollution reduction, management and monitoring

Groundwater recharge and management projects

Contaminant and salt removal through reclamation, desalting, and other treatment technologies and conveyance of reclaimed water for distribution to users

Water banking, exchange, reclamation and improvement of water quality

Planning and implementation of multipurpose flood management programs

Watershed protection and management

Drinking water treatment and distribution

Ecosystem and fisheries restoration and protection

Reduced Reliance on the Bay-Delta

Exceptions to above (if none are checked):

Projects that directly address a critical water quality or supply issue in a DAC

Urban water suppliers implementing certain BMPs as on page 17 of Guidelines

For Proposition 1E Stormwater Flood Management.

Be designed to manage stormwater runoff to reduce flood damage (PRC §5096.827)

Be consistent with the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Plans (Basin Plans) (PRC §5096.827)

Not be a part of the State Plan of Flood Control (SPFC) (PRC §5096.827)

Promotion of economic, social, and environmental sustainability

Avoiding, minimizing, and mitigating net impacts to environment

Maintaining and promoting economic and environmental sustainability through sound water resources management practices

Maximizing external support and partnerships

Maximizing ability to get outside funding

Maximizing economies of scale and governmental efficiencies

Providing trails and recreation opportunities

Protecting cultural resources

Increasing community outreach and education for watershed health

Maximizing community involvement and stewardship

Reducing energy use and/or use renewable resources where appropriate

Minimizing solid waste generation/maximize reuse

Engaging public agencies, businesses, and the public in stormwater pollution prevention and watershed management, including decision -making

Achieving community awareness of local flood risks, including potential risks in areas protected by existing projects

Considering and addressing disproportionate community impacts

Balancing needs for all beneficial uses of water

Securing funds to implement solutions

Improved supply reliability

Meeting future and dry year demands

Maximizing water use efficiency

Minimizing vulnerability of infrastructure to catastrophes and security breaches

Maximizing control within the Bay Area region

Preserving highest quality supplies for highest use

Protecting against overdraft

Providing for groundwater recharge while maintaining groundwater resources

Increasing opportunities for recycled water use consistent with health and safety

Maintaining a diverse portfolio of water supplies to maximize flexibility

Securing funds to implement solutions

Protection and improvement of hydrologic function

Protecting, restoring, and rehabilitating natural watershed processes

Controlling excessive erosion and managing sedimentation

Maintaining or improving in-stream flow conditions

Improving floodplain connectivity

Preserving land perviousness and infiltration capacity

Securing funds to implement solutions

Protection and improvement of the quality of water resources

Minimizing point and non-point source pollution

Reducing salinity-related problems

Reducing mass loading of pollutants to surface waters

Minimizing taste and odor problems

Preserving natural stream buffers and floodplains to improve filtration of point and non-point source pollutants

Maintaining health of whole watershed, upland vegetation and land cover to reduce runoff quantity and improve runoff quality

Protecting surface and groundwater resources from pollution and degradation

Anticipating emerging contaminants

Eliminating non-stormwater pollutant discharges to storm drains

Reducing pollutants in runoff to the maximum extent practicable

Periodically evaluating beneficial uses

Continuously improving stormwater pollution prevention methods

Securing funds to implement solutions

Protection of public health, safety, and property

Providing clean, safe, reliable drinking water

Minimizing variability for treatment

Advancing technology through feasibility studies/demonstrations

Meeting promulgated and expected drinking water quality standards

Managing floodplains to reduce flood damages to homes, businesses, schools, and transportation

Minimizing health impacts associated with polluted waterways

Achieving effective floodplain management by encouraging wise use and management of flood-prone areas

Maintaining performance of flood protection and stormwater facilities

Partnering with municipalities to prepare mitigation action plans that reduce flood risks to the community

Coordinating resources and mutual aid between agencies to enhance agency effectiveness

Securing funds to implement solutions

Creation, protection, enhancement, and maintenance of environmental resources and habitats

Providing net benefits to environment

Conserving and restoring habitat for species protection

Acquiring, protecting and/or restoring wetlands, streams, and riparian areas

Enhancing wildlife populations and biodiversity (species richness)

Providing lifecycle support (shelter, reproduction, feeding)

Protecting and recovering fisheries (natural habitat and harvesting)

Protecting wildlife movement/wildlife corridors

Managing pests and invasive species

Recovering at-risk native and special status species

Improving structural complexity (riparian and channel)

Designing and constructing natural flood protection and stormwater facilities

Securing funds to implement solutions

Expected project benefits and impacts:

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Investigators

Sponsoring Agency/Organization

Santa Clara Valley Water District

Participating Organizations

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Upper Penitencia Creek Flood Protection Project

Part 2 - Detail

i. Water Supply (conservation, recycled water, groundwater recharge, surface storage, etc.)

ii. Water Quality

iii. Flood and Stormwater Management

iv. Resource Stewardship (watershed management, habitat protection and restoration, recreation, open space, etc.)

Goals/Objectives

Project team

Part 3 - Benefits