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Santa Clara Valley Water District Submits Document to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

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The Santa Clara Valley Water District has submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regarding the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project. The document details the approval of the State Water Resources Control Board for the work window modification request to continue construction in the south channel of Coyote Creek from October 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025. This modification is crucial for completing the project by the end of 2026 and ensuring compliance with the FERC Order.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Santa Clara Valley Water District submitted a document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on October 22, 2025, transmitting the approval of the State Water Resources Control Board for the work window modification request for the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project.
  • The modification allows for construction in the south channel of Coyote Creek from October 15, 2025, to December 31, 2025, which is critical for completing the project by the end of 2026.
  • The project involves the construction of the south channel weir and associated activities, which are necessary to keep the FERC Order Compliance Project on schedule.
  • The document includes the names of various organizations and individuals who received the transmittal letter, including the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, the National Marine Fisheries Service, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • The project's compliance with environmental regulations is a key concern, with conditions set forth by the FERC Order Compliance Project, including the approval of the Anderson Dam Tunnel Project and the Northern Channel Reopening Plan.

Statistics:

  • The work window modification request was approved by the State Water Resources Control Board on October 17, 2025.
  • The construction in the south channel of Coyote Creek is expected to be completed by December 31, 2025.
  • The FERC Order Compliance Project has a designated completion date of December 31, 2026.
  • The South Channel Work Window Modification Approval Letter was transmitted to various organizations and individuals, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Sources:

  • Santa Clara Valley Water District | 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118-3686 | (408) 265-2600 | www.valleywater.org
  • Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) | 888 First Street NE, Washington, DC 20426 | ferconline.ferc.gov/eFiling.aspx
  • State Water Resources Control Board | 1110 Washington Street, East Wing, 2nd Floor, West Sacramento, CA 95605-8218 | waterboards.ca.gov

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