Entries by Rosemary Rayman

2020 Drainage Check-up

Stormwater drainage/flood control in our area is a shared responsibility. It is achieved through an interconnected, three-tiered drainage system. This system consists of: Neighborhood drainage systems, or tertiary systems, operated […]

The Balancing Act

LWDD’s water managers do a great job of balancing the need for water supply with the need for flood control. They ensure that excess water is discharged during rainy periods […]

LWDD & Broken Sound Help Enhance Flood Control

The Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) in collaboration with the Broken Sound Master Association, began work on a canal rehabilitation project adjacent to the L-42 Canal on Yamato Road, between […]

Prepare Your Lawn For Drought

Although droughts are often thought of in terms of months or years, south Florida can experience drought conditions after only a few days without rainfall due to our sandy soil. […]

Your Right To Public Records

Florida has a very broad and open access policy regarding public records. In Florida Statute Chapter 119, (link: www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2019/Chapter119/All) it clearly states that each government agency is charged with the […]