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

Preparation is key during storm season. The LWDD this week took delivery of a portable generator to backup critical infr...
06/12/2026

Preparation is key during storm season. The LWDD this week took delivery of a portable generator to backup critical infrastructure.

06/08/2026

⛈️ When a storm is approaching, every minute counts!

Review & discuss your emergency plan with family members:
📍 Create an evacuation plan with multiple routes
📞 Establish a communications plan to stay connected during an emergency
🐾 Include pets & any special needs in your plans

Having a plan NOW can help keep you & your loved ones safe LATER! 👉 FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrepare

06/02/2026

⏰ On June 2, 1949, the State Legislature created the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District, the predecessor agency to the South Florida Water Management District to manage the Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Project.

🎉 Which means that today is our 77th anniversary and we are marking over seven decades of public service!

💧 In 1949, there were approximately 2 million people in South Florida, today there are over 9 million people!

🏅 The District operates and maintains one of the largest flood control and water management systems in the world. Central and Southern Florida’s comprehensive network of canals, levees, pumps and other critical infrastructure is vital to protecting water supplies and providing flood control throughout the region. While this network is entirely in South Florida (spanning from Orlando to the Florida Keys), it has a total combined length comparable to the distance from Florida to California!

👏 Established to serve Floridians, the District has overseen major environmental and water resource protection efforts and advanced numerous projects since its inception, including major Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) projects like the EAA Reservoir and STA, the Caloosahatchee (C-43) Reservoir and the St. Lucie (C-44) Reservoir and STA.

06/01/2026

🌀 Today marks the official start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season! As you navigate the road to being prepared, make sure you plan for each stop below!

1. Know Your Zone, Know Your Home
2.
3. Build a Disaster Supply Kit
4. If You’re Halfway Full, You're Halfway There
5. You Only Need to Evacuate Tens of Miles, Not Hundreds

Visit FloridaDisaster.org for more

Here's the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Palm Beach County and a comparison to previous months.
05/29/2026

Here's the latest U.S. Drought Monitor for Palm Beach County and a comparison to previous months.

LWDD remembers and honors all those who died in service to our nation during peacetime and war.
05/25/2026

LWDD remembers and honors all those who died in service to our nation during peacetime and war.

Conditions are improving in southeastern Palm Beach County, but the latest U.S. Drought Monitor says it's still dry out ...
05/15/2026

Conditions are improving in southeastern Palm Beach County, but the latest U.S. Drought Monitor says it's still dry out there. It's always smart to keep water conservation tips in mind: https://conta.cc/4ejEinq

The LWDD Board of Supervisors and staff recognized Nicole Smith, Permit Supervisor, for 25 years of dedicated service wi...
05/13/2026

The LWDD Board of Supervisors and staff recognized Nicole Smith, Permit Supervisor, for 25 years of dedicated service with the Lake Worth Drainage District! 🎉
Nicole’s hard work, leadership and commitment have made a lasting impact on LWDD and the community we serve. We are grateful for her many contributions during the years and proud to celebrate this incredible milestone.
Thank you, Nicole, for 25 years of excellence and service! 👏

Being part of the action brought the kids of the LWDD into the world of flood control in southeastern Palm Beach County ...
05/13/2026

Being part of the action brought the kids of the LWDD into the world of flood control in southeastern Palm Beach County at this year's Take Your Child to Work Day. Today, the LWDD Board of Supervisors stressed the importance of teaching our youth about hard work by highlighting what mom and dad, auntie and uncle, grandmom and grandpop do each day to serve the public.
Watch the Video: https://youtu.be/IcGpfFZ0ObQ

A year later, LWDD Board of Supervisors member John I. Whitworth III and the major canal that was renamed in honor of hi...
05/12/2026

A year later, LWDD Board of Supervisors member John I. Whitworth III and the major canal that was renamed in honor of his 35 years of public service continue to protect the citizens of southeastern Palm Beach County.
News Release: https://conta.cc/3SylaG6

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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

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+15614985363

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