History of the District

The Flood control district on the Long Beach Peninsula began in 1910 when the Wallacut Diking District No. 1 was established. This was followed a few years later by the formation of Drainage Districts No. 2 and 3. The formation of Flood Control District No. 1 in 1961 included the Long Beach Peninsula as well as a separate zone near Chinook. During the 1960s and 1970s, several modifications to the zone boundaries and designations occurred and various existing diking and drainage districts were dissolved or consolidated.

In 1985, a Surface Water Management Citizens Advisory Committee was formed by the Board of County Commissioners, which, following significant study and public involvement, made recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners to form a Flood Control Zone District.

On May 5, 1986, the Board of County Commissioners recognized and established Flood Control Zone District No. 1 of Pacific County (hereinafter referred to as the District) under the provisions of Chapter 86.15 RCW to address flood control and stormwater control issues.