In an effort to clarify and streamline local permitting for streamside activities, representatives from the water district, 15 cities, the county and business, agriculture, streamside property owner and environmental interests came together in 2002 to set up the Water Resources Protection Collaborative. Among its many accomplishments was the adoption of the "Guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near Streams: A Manual of Tools, Standards, and Procedures to Protect Streams and Streamside Resource in Santa Clara County."
With the completion of its primary goals and responsibilities, the Collaborative has agreed to continue to meet and discuss issues related to the implementation of the Guidelines & Standards on an annual basis, to share information and insights, discuss possible improvements to standards and procedures, and generally promote further efforts to improve stream environments.
A series of seven informational handouts (see below) has been developed by the Santa Clara Valley Water District for adoption and use by all participating local governments and non-governmental organizations, providing an overview or summary of key information.
The guidelines and Standards for Land Use Near Streams Manual has been updated (7/27/06)*