Resilient by Design Opportunities in San Jose July 6, 2016 San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility

Largest Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility west of the Mississippi

Continually providing essential services 24/7 since 1956

Jointly owned by San Jose and Santa Clara RWF

Serves 1.4 million people and over 17,000 businesses across 8 cities and County areas

Low elevation makes it prone to riverine flooding and future sea level rise 2

Regional Wastewater Facility

3 Regional Wastewater Facility

4 Regional Wastewater Facility

RWF Operational Area

Effluent Discharge Outfall

5 Plant Master Plan

Plant Master Plan Started in 2008 Adopted in 2013 Extensive Stakeholder Engagement

Goals: Operational Environmental Economic Social

30 year Master Plan: Facility Rebuild and Revitalization Habitat Protection Odor Mitigation Economic Development Recreational Spaces

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Plant Master Plan

7 South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Levee

Project Description Four miles of flood risk management levee Tidal march restoration Four miles of trails with viewing platforms and benches

Project Sponsors US Army Corps of Engineers Santa Clara Valley Water District Coastal Conservancy

Land Owners US Fish and Wildlife Service Cities of San Jose and Santa Clara

Estimated Project Costs $174 million 40% federal, 60% non-federal

Anticipated Schedule Graphic from September 2015 presentation to Civil Works Review Board Design start in 2017 Construction start in 2018

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Challenges

Potential Riverine Flooding and Sea Level Rise • RWF - Essential Services Facility • Disadvantaged Community of Alviso • Critical Assets and Global Companies located in North San Jose

Limited Public Access; Sensitive Habitat

9 Opportunities – South SF Bay Shoreline Levee

Protect community of Alviso and Regional Wastewater Facility from future flood risk

Restore 2,900 acres of former salt ponds

Provide key connections to SF Bay trail and viewpoints for restored habitat

10 Opportunities – Resilient by Design

Synergy with South SF Bay Shoreline Levee project

Creative design teams to complement Shoreline Levee work

Enhance public access to South San Francisco Bay and activate shoreline

Recreation and Economic Development opportunities

11 Questions and Discussion

12 Restoring San Francisco Bay

Amy Hutzel Coastal Conservancy

Photo credit: Rick Lewis 150 years of urbanization has altered San Francisco Bay

(1850) (1998) San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority Mission: To raise and allocate resources for the restoration, enhancement, protection, and enjoyment of wetlands and wildlife habitat in the San Francisco Bay and along its shoreline.

¡ The San Francisco Bay Restoration Authority was created by Save The Bay and others through 2008 legislation.

¡ Governing Board comprised of elected officials from each quadrant of the Bay Area; Advisory Committee represents many community interests.

Photo credit: Vivian Reed Clean and Healthy Bay Ballot Measure: Measure AA

Ø June 2016 ballot measure Ø $12/parcel/year for 20 years, will generate ~$500 million for restoration projects around the Bay Ø Passed by over 70% in 9 county Bay Area. Clean and Healthy Bay Ballot Measure: Measure AA

Ø Restoring vital fish, bird and wildlife habitat. Ø Improving water quality and reducing pollution and toxins. Ø Protecting shoreline communities against flooding from severe storms and sea level rise. Ø Increasing shoreline access for public enjoyment. Clean and Healthy Bay Ballot Measure: Measure AA Priority given to projects that: Ø Have greatest positive, long-term impact on Bay. Ø Provide for geographic distribution. Ø Leverage other funding. Ø Benefit disadvantaged communities. Ø Benefit the region’s economy, including: Ø Local employment/workforce development Ø Nature-based flood protection for shoreline communities and infrastructure. Ø Engage youth/young adults and build workforce skills. Ø Incorporate monitoring, maintenance, and stewardship. |þ113

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Don Edwards San SAN Bair Francisco Bay NWR Anticipated Island MATEO Restoration Project Redwood City East Palo Alto Anticipated Levee Project Shoreline South Bay Salt Pond Lower San South San Francisco Restoration Project:Ravenswood Francisquito Creek Bay Shoreline Project Protected Areas South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Prj: Alviso 2 Ft Sea Level Rise |þ82 San Jose Bay Trail 4 Ft Sea Level Rise

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MARCH 2014 Examples of Projects Anticipated to be Eligible|þ3 5for Restoration Authority Grants

Phase I

6 Habitat Projects & 5 Public Access

1,600 acres of tidal marsh 1,440 acres of muted tidal habitat 710 acres of enhanced managed pond 3,750 total acres of habitat

7 miles of new trails historic salt works boardwalk interpretive signs, platforms, overlooks, kayak launch