SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — For the first time in 20 years, a study is underway to determine flood-prone areas along the Little and Big Econ rivers in Seminole County.
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The two rivers encompass nearly 56 square miles in the eastern part of the county.
A public hearing scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday will allow county officials to hear from homeowners who live near the rivers. The meeting will take place at the Canterbury Conference Center, 1601 Alafaya Trail.
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The rivers feed into several tributaries and lakes in the eastern part of Seminole County.
With new development comes concerns about the flood plain, especially during hurricane season, which is also the rainy season.
Seminole County has been studying the drainage basins. The last study was done in 2001, so much of the new infrastructure and developments didn’t exist.
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Money from the penny sales tax will be used toward as many as 15 capital improvement projects to alleviate flooding.
The study could also determine whether residents need flood insurance.
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Editor’s note: This story was updated to correct the date of the meeting.
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