Los Angeles County Flood Control District

The Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD or District) was established after the Los Angeles County Flood Control Act (Act) was adopted by the State Legislature in 1915, after a disastrous regional flood took a heavy toll on lives and property. The Act established the Los Angeles County Flood Control District and empowered it to provide flood protection, water conservation, recreation and aesthetic enhancement within its boundaries. The District is governed, as a separate entity, by the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors. In 1984, the District entered into an operational agreement with the Los Angeles County Public Works (Public Works) transferring planning and operational activities to Public Works.  

To date, the District is a national leader of integrated water resources management and strives to improve water quality, enhance habitat, create passive recreational opportunities, and increase public access to the region’s iconic waterways. Operation of the District is carried out by several groups within LA County Public Works, each with a specific mission: Stormwater Engineering, Stormwater Maintenance, Stormwater Quality, and Storming Planning.