Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Seminole County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in environment
Wekiva basin flood mapping and watershed plan
New modeling puts 11.2 square miles in the floodplain across the Big Wekiva, Little Wekiva, and Yankee Lake basins — about 9% more than FEMA's outdated maps. Thirteen flood projects and eight water-quality projects are now ranked, and FEMA's response on map updates is due in February.
Seminore Forever land conservation update
A new mapping tool identifies conservation priorities that could put 34-37% of the county in conservation, tying land protection to flood resilience and drinking water recharge. Commissioners debated how to institutionalize it and whether the model's targets reflect board policy.