Lake Worth Drainage District

Lake Worth Drainage District Providing flood control and water supply for over 100 years We are bordered on the west by the Arthur R.

The Lake Worth Drainage District manages the water resources for much of southeastern Palm Beach County, providing comprehensive flood control, water conservation and water supply protection to an estimated 800,000 residents and more than 10,000 acres of agricultural land. Our employees monitor and control a complex system of approximately 500 miles of canals and 1,000 miles of associated rights-o

f-way, 20 major water control structures and numerous minor structures. Services provided by Lake Worth Drainage District include:
• Stormwater management and flood control
• Permitting of structures that discharge into District canals
• Maintenance of canals and rights-of-way
• Aquatic w**d control
• Participation in community outreach and educational programs

The Lake Worth Drainage District encompasses approximately 200 square miles in southeastern Palm Beach County. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, on the west by I-95, on the north by Okeechobee Boulevard and on the south by the Hillsboro canal. Included within our boundaries are all or portions of 13 municipalities including:
• City of Atlantis
• City of Boca Raton
• City of Boynton Beach
• City of Delray Beach
• City of Greenacres
• Village of Golf
• Town of Haverhill
• Town of Lake Clarke Shores,
• City of Lake Worth Beach
• Village of Palm Springs
• Village of Royal Palm Beach
• Village of Wellington
• City of West Palm Beach

08/27/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor August 27, 2026

For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 47.56% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 44.34% last week.

08/21/2026

Here is the latest drought update for South Florida as of Thursday 8/20/2026. The Severe Drought has pushed eastward to include all of Miami-Dade Metro and Coastal areas along with most of Broward County.

📢 WE’RE HIRING!The Lake Worth Drainage District is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Finance Departmen...
08/21/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING!
The Lake Worth Drainage District is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our Finance Department team! If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and have administrative financial experience, we’d love to hear from you!

This Administrative Assistant will support the the Finance Department and Human Resources functions, with responsibilities related to accounts payable, payroll, procurement, human resources, records management, and capital assets.

📄 Info:https://www.lwdd.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08_Administrative-Assistant-Finance.pdf

📝 Apply: https://www.lwdd.net/employment-application

08/19/2026

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08/14/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor August 13, 2026

For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 42.4% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 40.72% last week.

📢 WE’RE HIRING!The Lake Worth Drainage District is looking for a Planner/Scheduler to join our team! If you’re organized...
08/13/2026

📢 WE’RE HIRING!
The Lake Worth Drainage District is looking for a Planner/Scheduler to join our team! If you’re organized, detail-oriented, and have experience with planning, scheduling, and coordinating projects, we’d love to hear from you!

The Planner/Scheduler is responsible for planning and scheduling Operations & Maintenance work, including canal construction and restoration, facility improvements, maintenance, and refurbishment projects. The position works closely with O&M managers, supervisors, and crew leaders to coordinate and prioritize work.

📄 Info:https://www.lwdd.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-08_OM-Planner-Scheduler.pdf
📝 Apply: https://www.lwdd.net/employment-application

08/07/2026
07/31/2026

U.S. Drought Monitor July 30, 2026

For the 50 states and Puerto Rico, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows 40.07% in moderate drought or worse, compared to 38.3% last week.

Address

13081 S Military Trl
Delray Beach, FL
33484

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15614985363

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