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Lake continuing to rise, algae bloom decreases
Algal blooms appear to be calming down on Lake Okeechobee, at least for now. The July 6 satellite image from NOAA … more
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Lake Okeechobee continues to rise
Rainfall continues to push the Lake Okeechobee higher with very little water leaving the Big O … more
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Heavy rainfall pushes Lake O higher
Direct rainfall into Lake Okeechobee continues to pus the lake level higher, according to the South Florida Water Management District June 21 Environmental Conditions Report and U.S. Army Corps of … more
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FWC plans aerial herbicide treatment on lake marshes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct an aerial treatment for plant control in portions of Lake Okeechobee … more
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Heavy rainfall pushes lake level higher
Lake Okeechobee continues to rise due to wet season rainfall. more
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PAHOKEE -- A blue-green algal bloom was sighted at the Pahokee marina the first week of June. It was treated with algaecide. Two days later, the bloom was gone.
FDEP, SFWMD continue to monitor algal blooms
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) continues to monitor algal blooms all over the state as the summer heat increases the potential for algae and cyanobacteria (commonly called … more
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PAHOKEE -- A blue-green algal bloom was sighted at the Pahokee marina the first week of June. It was treated with algaecide. Two days later, the bloom was gone.
Testing and treatment keep small algal blooms from turning into big problems
Lake O may be ripe for harmful algal blooms (HABs) this summer, but state agencies are working hard to prevent another “lost summer.” more
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County moves forward on solving the flooding problem. (Submitted photo/Travis Anderson)
Urban areas face increased risk of flooding
Coastal communities face increased risks of flooding, according to information shared at the June 2 meeting ... more
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High water levels, chemical spraying threaten health of Lake O
Lake Okeechobee fishing is “on fire” right now, but high water levels could threaten the lake’s future ... more
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Lake O starts wet season near 14 feet
On May 31, Lake O was 13.87 feet above sea level. The RECOVER ecological envelope for the lake ranges from 12 feet … more
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The NOAA satellite imagery from May 27 (most recent image available due to cloud cover on other days) shows moderate algae bloom potential around the edges of Lake Okeechobee. Areas in blue are low potential. Areas in green have moderate potential. Areas in red or orange are likely to have surface scum. Potential does not always mean an algae bloom is present. Other biological matter in the water may affect the reading.
See algae? Stay out of the water
As the summer heats up, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is tracking algae blooms all over the state. more
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SFWMD and FDEP keep careful watch on Lake O algae
SFWMD and FDEP officials are keeping a close watch on Lake O as conditions are ripe for algae... more
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Algae bloom at Pahokee marina had no toxins
An algae bloom sighted at the Pahokee Marina in May 3 had no detectable toxins according to FDEP ... more
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SFWMD plans to expand water storage and treatment north of lake
NAPLES – The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) plans to expand more storage and water treatment north of Lake Okeechobee. more
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Rainfall pushes Lake Okeechobee level higher
The prediction that Lake O would be around 13 feet at the start of the rainy season was left in doubt … more
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Citrus growers concerned LOSOM could threaten water supply
Will the operational flexibility in the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) leave farmers without sufficient water for their crops? more
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Citrus growers concerned LOSOM could threaten water supply
Will the operational flexibility in the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) leave farmers without sufficient water for their crops? more
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Water supply, lake ecology at risk under new lake plan
Glades area residents spoke out about concerns the new plan for Lake Okeechobee will harm the lake’s ecology and threaten water supply … more
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