Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project (FERC Project No. 619)

The petition seeks to amend Water Right License 1926 associated with the Bucks Creek Hydroelectric Project by removing six points of diversion—A, C, D, E, F, and G—to align with the State Water Board’s final Water Quality Certification issued on October 20, 2020. These modifications are necessary to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and water quality standards while maintaining operational integrity for the project. The remaining eight points of diversion—B, H, I, J, K, L, M, and N—will continue to be authorized under the license, preserving the project’s ability to divert water for hydroelectric generation under approved conditions. The action is being pursued by the City of Santa Clara as the project sponsor, with oversight and coordination involving the California State Water Resources Control Board. The petition is part of a broader effort to balance hydropower operations with regulatory requirements for aquatic ecosystem protection. The point of contact for this matter includes Michael Meza from the Water Resources Control Board and John Davidson, Project Manager at the City of Santa Clara, with the project tied to FERC License No. 619 and located in Quincy, California.