Lake Okeechobee
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How much difference will lake releases make?
How much difference releases make to lake level? more
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S-135 Boat Lock in Martin County closed Feb. 1 & 2
The S-135 Boat Lock at the J&S Fish Camp in will be closed Feb. 1 and Feb. 2, … more
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CLEWISTON – At the event to mark the completion of the Herbert Hike Dike Rehabilitation Project, angler Scott Martin spoke to the media about the importance of submerged aquatic vegetation.
Angler says higher lake levels would destroy Lake O
“Holding the lake higher for longer will result in the death of Lake Okeechobee,” said Scott Martin. more
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Herbert Hoover Dike rehabilitation complete
Federal, state and local officials gathered on top of the Herbert Hoover Dike on Jan. 25 to celebrate the completion of the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD) Rehabilitation project. more
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The rehabilitation of the Herbert Hoover Dike took 18 years and cost $1.5 billion. [Art courtesy USACE]
Herbert Hoover Dike rehabilitation complete
Federal, state and local officials gathered on top of the Herbert Hoover Dike on Jan. 25 to celebrate the completion of the Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD) Rehabilitation project. more
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USACE ‘banking’ water in Lake Okeechobee
Since the start of the dry season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been “banking” water. more
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Corps to release Lake Okeechobee water to St. Lucie River
With Lake Okeechobee still more than half a foot above the upper limit of the lake’s ecological envelope... more
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Big O remains high with little water leaving lake
Lake Okeechobee remains high, with water levels nearly a foot above the lake’s ecological envelope. more
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USACE hopes to lower lake during dry season
Hurricanes Ian and Nicole brought destruction and new challenges to our communities, partners, stakeholders, and infrastructure. more
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USACE hopes to lower lake during dry season
Hurricanes Ian and Nicole brought destruction and new challenges to our communities, partners, stakeholders, and infrastructure. more
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USACE hopes to lower lake during dry season
Hurricanes Ian and Nicole brought destruction and new challenges to our communities, partners, stakeholders, and infrastructure. more
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Lake Okeechobee level stays around 16.4 feet
The level of Lake Okeechobee stayed around 16.4 feet above sea level last week, with rainfall and flow into the lake about the same ... more
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Lake Okeechobee level stays around 16.4 feet
The level of Lake Okeechobee stayed around 16.4 feet above sea level last week, with rainfall and flow into the lake about the same ... more
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Lake Okeechobee level stays around 16.4 feet
The level of Lake Okeechobee stayed around 16.4 feet above sea level last week, with rainfall and flow into the lake about the same ... more
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New lake schedule to go into effect in June
The new Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) is on track to go into effect in June, according to Col. James Booth ... more
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Lake level fairly steady at 16.4 feet
The good news: Lake Okeechobee has finally stopped rising. more
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The W. P. Franklin Lock and Dam, is located along the Caloosahatchee River, approximately 33 miles upstream of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the dam in 1965 for flood control, water control, prevention of salt-water intrusion, and navigation purposes. The Corps currently manages five locks along the 152-mile Okeechobee Waterway.
Corps increases lake releases to Caloosahatchee River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will increase lake releases to the Caloosahatchee River on Dec. 3 more
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Lake Okeechobee was at 16.48 feet above sea level on Nov. 27, 2022. [Art courtesy SFWMD]
Lake O at 16.5 feet and rising
Lake Okeechobee is a foot higher than the optimal ecological envelope and is still rising. more
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Lake Okeechobee was at 16.48 feet above sea level on Nov. 27, 2022. [Art courtesy SFWMD]
Lake O at 16.5 feet and rising
Lake Okeechobee is a foot higher than the optimal ecological envelope and is still rising. more
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Port Mayaca Lock and Dam and Lake Okeechobee.
Boaters warned of low power line on St. Lucie Canal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reports there is a low power line east of Port Mayaca Lock before the Railroad Swing Bridge. more
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