Santa Clara Valley Water District Submits Anderson Dam Tunnel Project South Channel Dewatering Plan to FERC

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The Santa Clara Valley Water District has transmitted the State Water Resources Control Board's approval of the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project South Channel Dewatering Plan to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The plan addresses dewatering activities necessary to construct a weir within the South Channel of Coyote Creek. The approval was granted by the State Water Board on August 25, 2025, and the plan is now subject to review by FERC.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Anderson Dam Tunnel Project South Channel Dewatering Plan was approved by the State Water Resources Control Board on August 25, 2025, and has been transmitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
  • The plan addresses dewatering activities necessary to construct a weir within the South Channel of Coyote Creek.
  • The South Channel Dewatering Plan is part of the larger Anderson Dam Tunnel Project, which aims to improve water management and safety at the Anderson Dam.
  • The plan has been reviewed and approved by various state and federal agencies, including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • The complete document, including the approval and the transmittal letter, can be viewed on the FERC eLibrary website.

Statistics:

  • The State Water Resources Control Board approved the South Channel Dewatering Plan on August 25, 2025.
  • The plan addresses dewatering activities necessary to construct a weir within the 1.5-mile-long South Channel of Coyote Creek.
  • The Anderson Dam Tunnel Project aims to improve water management and safety at the Anderson Dam, which is a critical infrastructure for the Santa Clara Valley Water District.

Sources:

  • Ms. Debbie-Anne A. Reese, Secretary Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426 (Reference: P-5737-007)