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Wetland habitat restored in south Morgan Hill
A stretch of Llagas Creek in south Morgan Hill will soon be thriving with native plants and animals as Valley Water completes the largest wetland restoration project in the agency’s history.
Anderson Reservoir will close to public through 2030
Anderson Reservoir will be closed to boating, fishing and all recreational activities for the next several years starting Oct. 1. That’s when the local water district will begin draining the lake in order to begin construction on a new discharge tunnel and seismically retrofitted dam.
South Valley celebrates ‘legend’ Sig Sanchez
Local and regional representatives and public officials held an early 100th birthday celebration last week for South Valley political icon, Gilroy Hall of Famer and longtime farmer Sig Sanchez.
Guest view: Valley Water moves closer to lowering Anderson Reservoir
By John Varela
Early next month, Valley Water will take a significant step toward fixing Anderson Dam so it can safely withstand a large earthquake.
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Guest view: Anderson Dam is top priority for water district
Our top priority remains an effort to retrofit and strengthen Anderson Dam, home to Santa Clara County’s largest reservoir, so it can safely withstand a strong earthquake.
