BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
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SUBJECT: Title
Approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Santa Clara Valley Water District Youth Commission Work Plan Including the October 21, 2026, Youth Commission’s Project Recommendations.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
Consider and approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Santa Clara Valley Water District Youth Commission Work Plan with recommendations resulting from the October 21, 2026 Youth Commission meeting:
Community Cleanup and Resources Project;
Education Outreach Project; and
Creekside Community Care Project.
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SUMMARY:
On October 21, 2026, the Santa Clara Valley Water District Youth Commission (Commission) discussed, reviewed and voted on the submitted project proposals. A total of three (3) project proposals were selected by the Commission to recommend to the Board for inclusion in the FY27 Work Plan. The selected projects are the following:
Community Cleanup and Resources Project:
This project aims to organize a community cleanup at a Valley Water-managed creek in May as part of National River Clean Up Day. Before the cleanup, participants will learn about litter, recycling, and how trash travels from neighborhoods into local waterways through educational presentations and activities. During the event, Youth Commissioners will lead volunteers in collecting and categorizing trash to identify common types and potential sources of pollution. The project will combine hands-on community service with public education to promote cleaner waterways and encourage responsible waste management.
Education Outreach Project:
This project aims to expand Valley Water’s educational outreach to high school students beyond its current participating schools. Youth Commissioners will connect with high schools they attend or are familiar with to provide education on environmental awareness. They will adapt Valley Water’s existing “Managing Our Pre...
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