The environmental review for the Canal Maintenance Program has begun! In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water)—the CEQA Lead Agency—has prepared a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in connection with Valley Water’s proposed Canal Maintenance Program. The NOP provides a brief description of the project, including the canals and canal maintenance activities, and the potential environmental effects of the project. The NOP is available for public review and can be accessed online: https://www.valleywater.org/public-review-documents
The NOP initiates the CEQA process and EIR scoping period through which Valley Water will refine the scope of issues and environmental information that should be included in the Draft EIR. The Draft EIR will evaluate the possible environmental impacts of the project and identify mitigation measures and project alternatives that avoid, minimize, or reduce the project’s adverse environmental effects.
Valley Water is seeking input from public agencies, members of the public, and other interested parties on the scope of issues and content of the environmental information that should be included in the Draft EIR.
How To Provide Comments: Comments should be submitted by mail or via email at the earliest possible date, but no later than Monday, February 12, 2024.
Santa Clara Valley Water District
Attn: Kelly White, Environmental Planner
5750 Almaden Expressway, B-1244
San Jose, CA 95118
Email: [email protected]
Subject Line: CMP Scoping Comments
Public Scoping Meeting: Valley Water will hold a public scoping meeting at 5:30p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Participants may attend in-person (Santa Clara Valley Water District, 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118), via Zoom (https://valleywater.zoom.us/j/85129173252) or phone (1-669-444-9171). Webinar ID: 851 2917 3252