In 2023, Valley Water finalized the Fish and Aquatic Habitat Collaborative Effort (FAHCE) environmental report, enabling improved flow conditions for fisheries while balancing regional water supply needs.
Valley Water has implemented fish habitat improvement projects for over two decades, focusing on federally threatened steelhead but benefitting all native fish and wildlife species in Santa Clara County.
The agency's strategy is built on the premise "if you build it, they will come," emphasizing habitat restoration and removal of barriers to enhance fish migration and health.
By installing natural features like gravel and boulders, Valley Water aims to enhance instream fish habitats and create conditions favorable for the reproduction of native fish.
[
Collection
]
[
|
...
]