Lake Worth Drainage District Employee Directory

Government AdministrationFlorida, United States51-200 Employees

The Lake Worth Drainage District is a government entity established in 1915 to reclaim land and provide water control and supply for settlement and agriculture within its boundaries. Today it delivers flood control, water conservation, and water supply protection for about 700,000 residents and thousands of acres of prime agricultural land. Its drainage system comprises roughly 500 miles of canals, 20 major water-control structures, and several minor structures, and it supports groundwater recharge to prevent saltwater intrusion for municipal utilities. 

The district spans about 200 square miles in southeastern Palm Beach County and includes all or parts of 13 municipalities, bordered by the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge to the west, I-95 to the east, Okeechobee Boulevard to the north, and the Hillsboro canal to the south, and is supported by an annual non-ad valorem assessment per acre. In October 2022, Harry Raucher retired from the LWDD Board after more than a decade of service, including five years as chairman.

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