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Bass Pro working on 'due diligence' on Okee-Tantie project
Plans to turn Okee-Tantie into a world class fishing resort are moving slowly, but Okeechobee County Commissioners are confident Bass Pro is committed to the project ... more
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Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock in Glades County will reopen tomorrow, June 8
The Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee’s North Shore will re-open more
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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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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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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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Franklin Lock
Lock operations may be impacted by storms
Thunderstorms may result in changes to the schedules for boats traveling through the locks on the  Okeechobee Waterway … more
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Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration map with Legend.
Wetlands restoration near Kissimmee River could be included in 2024 federal funding
Part of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) plan to store water north of Lake Okeechobee could be ready for funding in a Water Resources Development Act (WDRA), ... 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
Navigational locks ensure easy access to interconnected waterways
The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee offer some of the best boating and fishing... 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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