The southeastern shores of Lake Okeechobee, the "Wild and Scenic" Loxahatchee River, the Lake Worth Lagoon and the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge – the northernmost portion of the Everglades – can all be found within Palm Beach County's vast boundaries. In addition to working with our partners to protect and restore these natural water resources, the South Florida Water Management District provides flood protection and safeguards the water supply for more than 1.3 million residents and businesses in the county.
Outreach and Intergovernmental Representatives develop partnerships with local governments and drainage districts, utilities, community groups and other stakeholders in Palm Beach County and create a better understanding of local water resource issues through outreach and education activities.
ADDRESS
West Palm Beach Field Station 801 Sansbury Way Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 (561) 791-4100 Fax: (561) 795-2937 Map [PDF]
GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS
James J. Moran, an appointee representing Palm Beach County
Timothy Sargent, an at-large appointee representing areas including Palm Beach County
Kevin Powers, Vice-Chairman and an at-large appointee representing areas including Palm Beach County
Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization Project
The South Florida Water Management District has begun a multiyear effort to ensure a 7.6-mile section of the Hillsboro Canal can continue to provide adequate flood protection for residents of Palm Beach and Broward counties. The project will improve the stability of canal banks that have eroded over decades of service, and it will restore the canal to its designed capacity by dredging accumulated sediment. The project is scheduled to begin in June 2013.
The District will be hosting an information session on the Hillsboro Canal Bank Stabilization Project for Palm Beach County residents. SFWMD project managers will be available throughout the session to answer questions on the project.
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Sugar Sand Park
300 S. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33486
For any questions about the information session or the project, please contact Laura Corry, SFWMD Community Outreach Representative for Palm Beach County, at (561) 682-6012, or lcorry@sfwmd.gov.
Task Force and Coordination Teams
C-51 Reservoir Partnership Study: This study is assessing feasibility of a reservoir in the C-51 basin that would capture and store excess stormwater for water supply and environmental restoration purposes while also managing freshwater flows into Lake Worth Lagoon. Partners in the study include Lake Worth Drainage District, public water supply utilities and other stakeholders in Palm Beach and Broward counties. more »
Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative Executive Committee: Discusses local projects and concerns surrounding the Lake Worth Lagoon.
Lake Worth Lagoon Public Outreach Committee: Educates and informs the public about the Lake Worth Lagoon.
Glades Tri-Cities Coalition: Coordinates projects in the Tri-Cities Western Communities.
Coalition of Boynton West Residential Association: Discusses local planning issues in Western Boynton Beach.
Palm Beach County Commission: Oversees Palm Beach County and its unincorporated areas.
Palm Beach County League of Cities: Discusses regional issues with municipalities in Palm Beach County.
Lake Worth Lagoon Public Outreach Committee: Educates and informs the public about the Lake Worth Lagoon.
2010 Palm Beach Partners Matchmaker Conference & Expo: Organizes an annual event that brings together small businesses with the procurement departments of the South Florida Water Management District, the School District of Palm Beach County and Palm Beach County.
Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative: Dedicated to preserving and restoring the Loxahatchee River through projects sponsored by the District and other local agencies/municipalities.
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