Seeking RFPs for Ag Pond and Irrigation Projects

The RCD seeks qualified contractors to construct two agricultural water storage ponds and associated irrigation infrastructure. The ponds will be built at Butano Farm and Harley Farm located in Pescadero, California.  The intent of this project is to 1) enhance stream...

RCD Receives 2017 Silicon Valley Water Conservation Award

The Silicon Valley Water Conservation Awards recognize organizations, agencies, businesses and individuals whose programs and leadership advance water conservation and reuse in Silicon Valley. San Mateo RCD is the honored government agency for 2017!  We are in good...

We Love You Too!

For Valentine’s Day, we asked you to tell us in one word what you love about the RCD, and this is what you said:

Water for Wildlife Workshop

Families, farms and wildlife all need water – whether it is a creek, pond, or water trough- and we are all feeling the pressure of the drought. The RCD is co-hosting a workshop with NRCS and TomKat for people who are interested in implementing wildlife-friendly...

Butano Floodplain construction complete!

Construction has been completed to restore a mile of Butano Creek to hold back 150,000 tons of sediment, restore 100 acres of floodplain for endangered species, and be part of the solution for steelhead trout and Coho salmon to thrive once again in the watershed....