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G-36/Henry Creek Boat Lock in Okeechobee County Will Temporarily Close Starting April 17. Boat Lock Expected to Re-open May 15.
G-36/Henry Creek boat lock will temporarily close starting April 17
The G-36 Boat Lock, also known as the Henry Creek Boat Lock, will temporarily close for maintenance starting more
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Water backflowing into lake from Martin County
Heavy rains over the weekend caused Lake Okeechobee to rise slightly despite the releases going south and west. more
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Lake managers keep careful watch on algae blooms
No large harmful algae blooms (HAB) have been detected and small HABs have been successfully treated with algaecide. more
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The Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River is more than 43 miles from Moore Haven, where water from Lake Okeechobee enters the river.
USACE predicts lake will be at 13 feet on June 1
Lake Okeechobee releases to the St. Lucie River will stop and releases to the Caloosahatchee River will be reduced ... more
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SFWMD looks for above ground water storage option north of Lake O
A plan for an above ground reservoir north of Lake Okeechobee will be discussed on Thursday, April 27 at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. at IRSC ... more
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SFWMD looks for above ground water storage option north of Lake O
A plan for an above ground reservoir north of Lake Okeechobee will be discussed on Thursday, April 27 at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. at IRSC ... more
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Lake O continues to slowly recede
How low will Lake Okeechobee go before the rainy season hits? It’s up to Mother Nature. more
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Lake O continues to slowly recede
How low will Lake Okeechobee go before the rainy season hits? It’s up to Mother Nature. more
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S-131 Boat Lock in Lakeport will temporarily close April 11-12
The S-131 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee at Lakeport in Glades County will temporarily close to navigation... 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]
Seaside sparrow habitat threatened by sea level rise
Protection of the nesting grounds of the Cape Sable seaside sparrow have been controversial in recent years … more
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A visible algal bloom near the water control structure at Canal Point on June 27, 2022 was tested for microcystin toxin at 180 ppb. Levels above 8 ppb are considered unsafe for human recreational contact.
FDEP monitoring blue-green algae blooms in Florida
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection continues to monitor reports of blue-green algae in Florida. No toxins were detected in recent water samples from Lake Okeechobee more
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A master plan for the Okee-Tantie recreation area is under development.
Bass Pro to give update on Okee-Tantie plans at April 13 BOCC meeting
OKEECHOBEE – A representative from Bass Pro will be at the Okeechobee County Commission meeting on April 13. more
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New lake schedule delayed due to red tide concerns
The new plan for releasing water from Lake Okeechobee will be delayed until the end of the year ... more
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A Blue Heron wades in Lake Okeechobee near the pier at the Cliff Betts Jr., Lakeside Recreation Area.
New lake schedule delayed due to red tide concerns
The new plan for releasing water from Lake Okeechobee will be delayed until the end of the year ... more
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A Blue Heron wades in Lake Okeechobee near the pier at the Cliff Betts Jr., Lakeside Recreation Area.
New lake schedule delayed due to red tide concerns
The new plan for releasing water from Lake Okeechobee will be delayed until the end of the year ... more
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Lake Okeechobee slowly receding
Recent weather conditions have been good for Lake Okeechobee recession according to the environmental conditions report shared at the SFWMD March 9 meeting ... 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.
Concerned citizens speak out against use of chemical herbicides on Lake O
Concerned citizens spoke out against the use of chemical herbicides to control invasive aquatic plants ... more
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Concerned citizens speak out against use of chemical herbicides on Lake O
Concerned citizens spoke out against the use of chemical herbicides to control invasive aquatic plants ... more
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Port Mayaca Lock and Dam and Lake Okeechobee.
SFWMD honors Blue-Green Algae Monitoring Response Team
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Blue-Green Algae Monitoring Response Team was honored ... more
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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
SFWMD honors Blue-Green Algae Monitoring Response Team
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Blue-Green Algae Monitoring Response Team was honored ... more
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