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EAA STAs provide flood protection as well as water treatment
Use of the Everglades Agricultural Area stormwater treatment areas was questioned at the April 11 SFWMD meeting more
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06/18/08 STA-5 Stormwater Treatment Area five birds wildlife wetlands wood storks
STAs are critical to cleaning water flowing to the Everglades
Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs) are constructed wetlands designed for the final cleaning of stormwater flowing into the Everglades … more
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Lake Okeechobee, July 11, 2022 [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
FGCU to study Lake Okeechobee water issues
Florida Gulf Coast University’s Water School will look for ways to improve the ecology of Lake Okeechobee ... more
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The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is an endangered species found in the Everglades. [Photo by Lori Oberhofter, National Park Service]
USACE seeks multi-year deviation to allow more water to flow under Tamiami Trail
WEST PALM BEACH – Will the Cape Sable Seaside Sparrow issue finally be resolved? more
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Dry weather helps lower water levels in Lake O and WCAs
Dry weather helped lower the level of Lake Okeechobee and the Water Conservation Areas (WCAs) in the past two weeks. more
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Temporary change in operations for the S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston
Beginning April 10, 2024, at 8 p.m., the boat lock will remain open 24 hours a day/7 days a week... more
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Dipper dredge, drill barge & service boat 30 miles west of Miami, Tamiami Trail construction 1926-7. [Photo courtesy Collier Museums]
Tamiami Trail work estimated competition date now 2026
Plans to move more water under the Tamiami Trail to Everglades National Park will take at least another two years. more
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The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is an endangered species found in the Everglades. [Photo by Lori Oberhofter, National Park Service]
Flow under Tamiami Trail reduced to protect nesting grounds of sparrow
Once again, concern for a bird that hasn’t been seen in a decade has meant reduced flow of water to Everglades National Park. more
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This photo of Lake Okeechobee was taken March 17 at the Clif Betts Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7). [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
USACE to stop Lake O releases
Lake Okeechobee will start the wet season around 14.5 feet (above sea level) according to estimates shared by Col. James Booth ... more
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This photo of Lake Okeechobee was taken March 17 at the Clif Betts Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7). [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Heavy rainfall predicted south of Lake O this weekend
With as much as 7 inches of rain expected south of Lake Okeechobee this weekend the “dry” season... more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake Okeechobee level drops below 16 feet
Drier weather helped Lake Okeechobee drop below 16 feet in mid-March. more
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Betty Osceola of the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida posted this image on social media, urging the public to call the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at 904-232-2568 or email CESAJ-CC@usace.army.mil to urge them to open the water control structures under the Tamiami Trail. [Courtesy photo]
Will sparrow continue to block water flowing south?
Will protection for a bird that may no longer even be there stop water managers from sending south... more
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SFWMD announces completion of LOCAR study
The LOCAR Recommended Plan would achieve the goals and objectives of the... more
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The Julian Keen, Jr. Lock and Dam at Moore Haven.
More rain means Lake O stays high
The “dry” season continues to bring above average rainfall, which means Lake Okeechobee... more
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Lake Okeechobee slowly receding
Concerned about already an already high lake level approaching the Florida “wet” season … more
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High water in Lake Okeechobee has meant loss of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). Young fish need SAV for cover. As a result of the loss of SAV, fewer young fish are surviving to adulthood.
High water levels threaten future of Lake O bass fishery
While the bass fishing has been great on Lake Okeechobee this year, anglers and scientists are concerned about the future of the fishery. more
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High water in Lake Okeechobee is bad for wildlife
The loss of submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in Lake Okeechobee was a topic of discussion at the Feb. 22 FWC meeting ... more
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The Julian Keen Jr. Lock at Moore Haven is more than 40 miles from the Franklin Lock, where Caloosahatchee River target flow is measured. [Photo courtesy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers]
Lake releases decision was based on flood risk concerns
Should the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have started Lake Okeechobee releases sooner? more
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Scott Martin fished in the Bassmaster tournament on Lake Okeechobee Feb. 1-3. [PHoto by Dalton Tumblin/Lake Okeechobee News].
SFWMD criticized for high lake level
The SFWMD Governing Board started their Feb. 8 meeting with comments about... more
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USACE weighing options for lake releases
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is weighing the options for releases from Lake Okeechobee. more
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