BOARD AGENDA MEMORANDUM
Government Code ? 84308 Applies: Yes ? No ?
(If "YES" Complete Attachment A - Gov. Code ? 84308)
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Adopt a Resolution Expressing Appreciation of the Santa Clara Valley Water District Volunteers and Their Contributions During 2026 National Volunteer Week.
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution EXPRESSING APPRECIATION OF THE SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT VOLUNTEERS AND THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS DURING 2026 NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK.
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SUMMARY:
Volunteers play an essential role in advancing the mission of the Santa Clara Valley Water District (Valley Water) to provide Santa Clara County with safe, clean water for a healthy life, environment, and economy. Through year-round stewardship activities, countywide cleanup events, and community education and leadership initiatives, volunteers actively protect local waterways and promote public understanding and engagement in Valley Water's work.
National Volunteer Week, established in 1974 by the nonprofit Points of Light, is observed annually during the third week of April to recognize and celebrate volunteers nationwide. In 2026, National Volunteer Week runs from April 19 to April 25 and provides the Board of Directors with a special opportunity to formally acknowledge the contributions of Valley Water volunteers and to express appreciation for their ongoing year-round service.
In 2025, volunteers made significant contributions in advancing Valley Water's mission of environmental stewardship through multiple programs. More than 70 organizations and individuals participated in the year-round Adopt-A-Creek Program and contributed 1,192 volunteer hours, removing 17,033 pounds of litter from 52 miles of waterways throughout Santa Clara County. During the 2025 National River Cleanup and California Coastal Cleanup Days, community members contributed a combined 8,067 hours to remove 48,384 pounds of litter from 146 miles of waterways.
In addition to cleanup ...
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