Despite veto, Orlo Vista Flood Mitigation Project will proceed

Orange County said despite the governor’s veto of a related project, the Orlo Vista Flood Mitigation Project will move forward.

The county said, “This Integrated Water Resources solution vetoed is independent of the Orlo Vista Flood Mitigation Project currently underway. The IWR project would have added resiliency by using excess flood waters from the landlocked basin for irrigation or aquifer recharge.”

[Democratic Party state Sen. Linda] Stewart said because every project helps, she is already seeking alternate routes through the Department of Environmental Protection.

“So I think what we need to do is go back to them and say, we need you to put this on your list. So we don't have this problem in the future,” Stewart said.

Stewart said she is thankful for the $300 million approved for a flood and sea-level rise program and $251 million for beach erosion and water infrastructure projects.