Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency

The Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) headquartered in Morgan Hill, California. Composed of the Cities of Gilroy, Morgan Hill, and San Jose, along with Santa Clara County, the agency focuses on environmental conservation efforts within the Santa Clara Valley. The agency's primary responsibility is implementing the Santa Clara Valley Habitat Plan. This plan streamlines permitting processes for both public and private projects, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. A key aspect of the Habitat Plan involves acquiring and managing a Reserve System, serving as mitigation for potential impacts projects may have on endangered and threatened species and their habitats. Through this Reserve System, the agency aims to contribute to the recovery of species covered under the Habitat Plan. For further information, please visit scv-habitatagency.org.