圣克拉拉河谷水区于年开始开发一项资产管理计划 2002年，虽然该项目取得了成功，但获得了资产管理文化 在该地区建立的学校是该项目最困难的部分。本文讨论了 包括需要标准化术语，需要坚持年度维护 计划，明确决策，以及与员工和员工沟通的持续需求 利益相关者。目前正在取得进展，一些经验教训可能有助于 其他机构。包括数字。

The Santa Clara Valley Water District began developing an Asset Management Program in 2002. While the program has been successful, getting the asset management culture established at the District has been the hardest part of the program. This paper discusses some of the challenges that have included the need to standardize terminology, the need to adhere to annual maintenance plans, clarifying decision making, and the on-going need to communicate with staff and stakeholders. Progress is being made and some of the lessons learned may be helpful to other agencies. Includes figures.