“This is a big problem. We know it,” said Jennifer Reynolds ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/16/22 |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will conduct treatments of floating aquatic plants (water hyacinth & water lettuce).
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5/16/22
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Lake Okeechobee “had a really good year,” according to the Environmental Conditions report by Lawrence Glenn ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/13/22 |
The 16 counties in the South Florida Water Management District have received about 85% of average rainfall ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/13/22 |
The South Florida Water Management District is taking a proactive approach to dealing with algae blooms in the coming months.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/13/22 |
The Taylor Creek S-193 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will reopen to navigation starting Friday, May 6.
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5/5/22
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JACKSONVILLE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reduced the releases from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee River.
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5/5/22
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State and federal agencies are working together to solve South Florida’s environmental problems ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/5/22 |
A bill introduced by Congressman Brian Mast on April 13 would give the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just three years ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 5/5/22 |
Lake Okeechobee has dropped below 13 feet above sea level, which is good news for the lake’s ecology.
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5/4/22
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FWC is planting approximately 1,500 native trees in the northwest marsh of Lake Okeechobee.
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5/4/22
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A drier than normal dry season is on track to benefit the ecology of Lake Okeechobee and the coastal estuaries.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/22/22 |
Can plants currently considered an invasive nuisance be key to cleaning up Lake Okeechobee?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/15/22 |
What will this year mean for the blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee? Many factors may play a part.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 4/11/22 |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District will slightly decrease Lake Okeechobee releases to the Caloosahatchee ...
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4/1/22
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“The way you control an animal, you control its head. I worry we’re trying to hold the bull by the tail."
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/31/22 |
OKEECHOBEE -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approval for Bass Pro to take over the Okee-Tantie Recreation Area ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/28/22 |
The St. Lucie Lock will reopen for normal operation on Tuesday 29 March 2022.
The lock had been closed for repairs which required the lock to be dewatered.
For up-to-date Lock information …
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3/26/22
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The Taylor Creek Lock will be closed April 18 to May 4 ...
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3/24/22
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“There is no autopilot … it’s people making decisions. That’s what concerns some people..."
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 3/21/22 |