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USACE holds the line on releases as the lake level continues to rise
Lake Okeechobee was at 16 feet above sea level on Oct. 6. more
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Lake Okeechobee water inflow for Sept. 25 to Oct. 1, 2023.
Heavy rainfall pushes Lake Okeechobee close to 16 feet
Lake Okeechobee was 15.90 feet above sea level on Oct. 4. more
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Located in central and southern Florida, the 451,000 acre lake and 154 mile long waterway extends from the Atlantic Ocean at Stuart, to the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Meyers. The waterway runs through Lake Okeechobee and consists of the Caloosahatchee River to the west of the lake and the St. Lucie Canal east of the lake.
Vegetation obstructs route 2 of Okeechobee Waterway
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers s is advising commercial and recreational vessels of vegetation on Route 2 in the lake navigation channel ... more
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Heavy rainfall continues to keep Lake O high
Lake Okeechobee was at 15.56 feet above seal level on Sept. 29, as heavy rainfall continued... more
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Water managers will keep working if federal government shuts down
If Congress does not reach a compromise on the budget, what does that mean for Lake Okeechobee? more
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Anglers call for help for Lake Okeechobee
Where’s the help for Lake Okeechobee? That question remained unanswered at the Sept. 14 SFWMD meeting ,,, more
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USACE to continue to 'bank' water in Lake O
Even if the dry season starts soon, weather forecasts indicate the dry season could have above average rainfall. more
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What's your suggestion to help Lake O?
Hurricane Ian left Lake Okeechobee a mess. The storm winds churned the lake... more
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The NOAA satellite imagery shows potential for algal blooms based on chlorophyll levels. Areas in red or orange are areas likely to have surface scum. This image is from Aug. 28. Imagery taken since Aug. 28 has been obscured by clouds. Cloud cover can also cause algal blooms to die off.
Lake O shows low potential for algal blooms
NOAA satellite imagery indicates most of Lake Okeechobee has no or low potential for blue-green algal blooms ... more
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Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir, Construction of Inflow-Outflow and Seepage Canals Underway, May 2023.
Work underway to move more Lake O water south
The Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir is on track for completion in 2030... more
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The S-310 Boat Lock near Clewiston has reopened to public access 24 hours a day,
SFWMD closing navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Idalia
The following locks are closing at the end of operating hours on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. more
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Lake O already high as hurricane season intensifies
With the most active part of the hurricane season just starting and Lake O at 15.35 feet above sea level, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could face some tough decisions. more
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The treatment area will include Uncle Joes cut to west of Ritta Island including the rim canal, and Clewiston navigation channel.
FWC stops posting work plans for herbicide spraying online
Claiming there have been threats against spraying contractors, FWC has stopped posting herbicide spraying plans online in advance ... more
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Lake Okeechobee photo taken Aug. 15, 2023
Lake Okeechobee algae bloom subsides
Despite concerns about the nutrient load carried into Lake Okeechobee from Hurricane Ian in 2022 and the extreme hot weather this summer … more
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Lake releases limited to beneficial flow
With Lake Okeechobee’s level at 15.3 feet and NOAA predictions of increased chances of late season hurricanes .… more
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Photo courtesy SFWMD
Temporary change in operations for the S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston
The S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston will have new hours beginning Aug. 10. more
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USACE plans meetings about Everglades restoration
CEPP focuses restoration on more natural flows into and through the central and southern Everglades... more
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Aerial of Port Mayaca Lake Okeechobee Florida
Lake Okeechobee at 15.25 feet
Lake Okeechobee continues its summer rise as heavy rainfall directly into the big lake adds to the inflow from the Kissimmee River basin. more
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Water 'banking' keeps Lake O higher
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has “banked” nearly 2 feet of extra water in Lake Okeechobee in the past year. more
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Lake Okeechobee is among the top 10 bass fishing lakes according to the 2023 BASSMASTER ranking.
Heavy rainfall pushes Lake Okeechobee higher
Heavy rainfall continues to push Lake Okeechobee higher with little water leaving the lake, aside from evapotranspiration. more
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