The State Water Bond includes grant and loan programs for flood protection, stream restoration, water quality protection and recreation, all of which are components of the district s proposed program. The district is a member of a collaborative of counties and flood protection agencies required by state legislation to address flooding in the Pajaro River. While the district will compete for these grants, there is no certainty regarding how much and for which projects the district will be successful in obtaining funds from the Act. Any grant funding received for these projects can either supplement the district future program or providing additional benefits to those described in the proposed program. I don t live in an area that floods.
Flooding is a regional issue.
The water district s flood facilities safely convey Valley floodwaters to the Bay - a benefit for everyone. The proposed projects will protect not only homes in flood areas, but also schools, churches, sports arenas, businesses, and highways throughout Santa Clara County. In addition, this supplemental funding will ensure clean, safe water drinking water for the entire valley and allow environmental restoration and pollution control efforts to continue. In 1998, the district presented the community with a program that can be supported without additional funding. The community did not accept that plan.