SCH Number 1997102061

Project Info

Title

San Francisco Water Department / Santa Clara Valley Intertie

Description

The San Francisco Water Department (SFWD) and the Santa Clara Valley Water District (SCVWD) propose to construct a pump station facility with connecting pipelines in Milpitas in order to allow water exchange between the two suppliers to provide an alternative water supply in the event of an emergency or planned critical work on facilities for either supplier. The project will necessitate the removal of one ash tree which is 14.5" DBH (45.5" in circumference); this ash tree is not native to the watershed. As a condition for project approval, and in accordance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, the tree will be examined by a qualified biologist for possible nesting birds before it is cut down. If nesting birds are found to be present, the project will be delayed until they have fledged. A permit from the City of Milpitas will be obtained before the tree is removed.

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