Lakeside Reserve Pond 6 Desedimentation and Restoration Project

The Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency will undertake the Lakeside Reserve Pond 6 Desedimentation and Restoration Project to revive the ecological functionality of an aging cattle stock pond that has degraded due to sediment buildup and structural failure. Originally used to support cattle grazing and serve as breeding habitat for native amphibians, Pond 6 has lost depth and hydroperiod, diminishing its value as aquatic habitat. The project will involve removing approximately 100 cubic yards of accumulated sediment, repairing and stabilizing the pond’s berm and spillway, and performing limited recontouring within the existing basin to establish a mosaic of deep pool and shallow margin habitats, enhancing biodiversity and hydrologic resilience. All work will be conducted in alignment with the agency’s conservation goals and is scheduled for implementation following the project’s posting on August 7, 2026. The point of contact for inquiries is Matthew Fogarty, Lead Conservation Biologist, reachable via email or phone. The project is located in California with a ZIP code of 71231017, and further details can be accessed through the agency’s public project portal. The initiative reflects a targeted effort to restore historic wetland functions and support native species without expanding beyond the pond’s original footprint.