By Tim Seyfert

In response to the rejection of the Santa Clara Valley Water District’s watershed proposal, a group of creekside residents have launched a new effort to save Adobe Creek.

Days after the Los Altos Hills City Council voted 4-1 against the plan April 3, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills residents formed the Adobe Creek Watershed Group to address flooding, erosion and habitat loss along the creek’s Edith Park area.

That section of creek was the subject of debate when the district’s proposed solution was still under consideration. District officials wanted the council to approve two easement transfers, add concrete reinforcement and widen the creek bed to accommodate the possibility of a 100-year flood. Most residents felt the plan was overblown and flawed — mainly because of the district’s suggested removal of around 140 trees. After mulling over the issue for months, council opted to seek another solution.

Both Los Altos Hills and Los Altos city councils voted unanimously this month to support the group’s proposal.

For more information about the Adobe Creek Watershed Group, e-mail