To: Orange County Board of County Commissioners
Protect the Shingle Creek Basin & Preserve Our Wetlands
We urge the Orange County Commissioners and staff to reject any development within the Shingle Creek Basin to prevent irreversible damage to our community and environment. Additionally, we ask Kimley-Horn Developers to rescind their application and recognize the long-term consequences of disrupting this fragile ecosystem.
Protecting this land is not just an environmental issue but a public safety necessity. We respectfully ask that you uphold the integrity of our wetlands and prevent this egregious development from proceeding.
Why is this important?
The Tuscana Planned Development threatens the heart of our wetlands and the headwaters of the Everglades. This ecologically vital area should be among the most protected due to its significance in water filtration, flood mitigation, and wildlife habitat.
The surrounding area is already experiencing substantial flooding, with taxpayer dollars continuously allocated toward mitigation efforts. If this development moves forward, destroying this critical natural buffer will eliminate the only viable location for emergency water pumping. This will inevitably cause floodwaters to backflow into vulnerable areas, even during minor rain events, exacerbating an already pressing issue for residents.