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Rye Brook backs regional approach to Blind Brook flood mitigation
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Summary
The Rye Brook board adopted a nonbinding resolution urging intermunicipal cooperation with Rye and Harrison to share hydrologic data, coordinate planning and pursue state and federal funding for Blind Brook flood mitigation projects.
The Village of Rye Brook on April 14 adopted a nonbinding resolution supporting an intermunicipal cooperative approach with the City of Rye and the Town/Village of Harrison to address flooding along the Blind Brook watershed.
The resolution directs village officials to share hydrologic and environmental data, collaboratively identify and prioritize mitigation projects, coordinate planning to avoid unintended cross-border impacts, and pursue state and federal grant opportunities where appropriate. Chris Bradbury said the measure formalizes longstanding cooperative work with the City of Rye and noted Harrison indicated interest in participating.
Mayor Klein said water does not respect municipal borders and that meaningful flood mitigation requires coordinated, regional planning. The resolution is expressly nonbinding and does not commit the village to any expenditure until a separate agreement is authorized by the board.
Trustees approved the resolution by roll call; staff will follow up with counterparts in Rye and Harrison to set next steps for data sharing and grant coordination.
