South Central Florida Life
Lake Okeechobee
Sort by: Featured Most recent
164 results total, viewing 1 - 20
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
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
|
LOSOM PDT meeting planned for March 15
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announces a virtual Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) Project Delivery Team (PDT) Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 15, … more
|
EAA reservoir just 'one tool in the toolbox' to reduce coastal discharges
At the Feb. 22 groundbreaking for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir, there was a lot of emphasis on the benefits to coastal estuaries. more
|
This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
Corps resumes lake releases to St. Lucie River
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District resumed releases at the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam (S-308) and the St. Lucie Lock and Dam at (S-80) ... more
|
SFWMD to study options for reservoir north of Lake O
Will state and federal agencies finally focus on water storage north of the Big O? more
|
Port Mayaca Lock and Dam and Lake Okeechobee.
Trace levels of algae toxins found in St. Lucie Canal
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has stopped releases from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie River ... more
|
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]
USGS to study sediment movement in lake releases
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to execute a minor adjustment to the current lake release schedule from Tuesday, Feb. 21 through Friday, Febr. 24, … more
|
Bassmaster Elite tournament continues on Lake O
The Bassmaster Elite Tournament continued Friday, Feb. 17 on Lake Okeechobee. more
|
Bernie Schultz of Gainesville was at the top of the leaderboard for the first day of the Bassmasters Elite tournament on Lake Okeechobee on Thursday.
Bassmasters Elite Tournament underway on Lake O
Two Florida anglers battled it out for the top spot on the first day of the Bassmasters Elite Tournament on Lake Okeechobee. more
|
Water managers concerned about high lake level
Lake Okeechobee remains high despite some drier weather in recent weeks. more
|
Headwaters Revitalization Schedule to hold more water in Kissimmee Chain of Lakes
The U,S, Army Corps of Engineers is working on a new operational plan for the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes to improve the water supply ... more
|
Art courtesy SFWMD
Lake level dropping about 1 inch per week
Lake Okeechobee has dropped about 1 inch a week since the start of the year, according to data released Feb. 1 ... more
|
'Following the science' can be complicated
Can “following the science” save Okeechobeeland? more
|
UPDATE: S-131 Boat Lock in Glades County will remain open on Feb. 2
The S-131 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee at Lakeport in Glades County will temporarily close to navigation... more
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 9 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 365 days.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.
x