Welcome to North St. Lucie River Water Control District
The North St. Lucie River Water Control District was originally created in 1918 under the provisions of Chapter 298, Florida Statutes, commonly referred to as the General Drainage Law of Florida. North St. Lucie River Water Control District is responsible for drainage, flood control and protection, water management and reclamation of lands within its boundaries. The District owns, operates and maintains works for water management and regulates their use by others. The water management system generally includes a network of approximately 200 miles of canals, and associated pumps and water control structures. The North St. Lucie River Water Control District is located within St. Lucie County Florida, encompassing roughly 65,000 acres.
Seeking District Manager Position
The District is seeking an experienced manager familiar with stormwater concepts, operations and maintenance, who will ensure long-term effectiveness and efficiency of the District’s infrastructure. The ideal candidate will exhibit a commitment to professionalism and best management practices, who can both conduct field operations of the system and oversee the general administrative operation of the District. This position requires a bachelor’s degree and five (5) years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the required knowledge and skills in a related field commensurate with the position. The candidate should have familiarity with the areas of engineering, construction, budgeting, stormwater management, and personnel oversight.
To obtain a copy of the full job description and requirements, please contact the District offices at 14666 Orange Avenue, Fort Pierce, Florida 34945; (772) 461-5050; or by email to: office@nslrwcd.org. Applicants for the position must submit a detailed resume and three references. The deadline for resume submission is August 14, 2026.
Water Use Within North St. Lucie River Water Control District
With limited capabilities, the North St. Lucie River Water Control District has historically provided surface water within canals for irrigation use by landowners. In order to continue providing surface water through the District’s facilities to constituents for irrigation use, the North St. Lucie River Water Control District is required to obtain a South Florida Water Management District Water Use Permit. Any landowner who obtains surface water from North St. Lucie River Water Control District facilities will be required to establish their water use right through this permitting process. For more information visit our District Water Use Page.