South Central Florida Life
Lake Okeechobee
Sort by: Featured Most recent
251 results total, viewing 1 - 20
The Moore Haven Lock and Dam is know known as the ‘Julian Keen, Jr. Lock and Dam’ in his memory.
Lake Okeechobee releases to Caloosahatchee River remain at level best for salinity of the estuaries
LAKE OKEECHOBEE – A drier than normal May and a slow start to the wet season helped Lake Okeechobee dip down to 12.49 feet earlier this week. The lake is about 1 foot lower than it was a month … more
|
Six alternative plans considered for managing Lake Okeechobee levels
Water levels in Lake Okeechobee were once again the topic of discussion at the June 17 Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) Project Delivery Team (PDT) Zoom meeting. more
|
The view of the lake and scenery at the“Sam Griffin Lake Okeechobee Scenic Overlook Tower” is worth the climb.
Gray: Proposed LOSOM arrays would bring higher lake levels
The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) Project Delivery Team (PDT) met online via Zoom on June 17 to review the proposed “balanced arrays” more
|
CLEWISTON -- Justin Morgan tand Garrett Folbrecht caught 28.13 pounds of Lake Okeechobee bass.
Morgan and Folbrecht win Roland Martin Marine Series qualifyer
CLEWISTON -- Summer is underway and the legendary big bass of Lake Okeechobee were looking to join in on the fun as 164 teams set out at sunrise for qualifier #2 of the 2021 Roland Martin Marine … more
|
ORTONA – The Ortona Lock, shown in this photo from 2018, is on the Caloosahatchee River.
Ortona Lock maintenance closures June 16 and 17
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is advising commercial and recreational vessels that Ortona Lock will have two scheduled closures to perform maintenance... more
|
Harmful Algal Blooms have been visible from LaBelle Bridge, in the Caloosahatchee River, for over a month now.
CDC begins new study on the health effects of cyanotoxins
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will start a new study in south Florida during the 2021 algal bloom season to assess the health effects of exposure to … more
|
Could deep injection wells be used to clean up Lake O?
In April, Manatee County Commissioners approved plans to use a deep injection well (DIW) to dispose of wastewater more
|
The Sam Griffin Scenic tower was dedicated June 12, 2021.
Sam Griffin Scenic Tower dedicated at Harney Pond
 “You never know what will happen to you out on this water ..." more
|
This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
LOSOM will offer more flexibility in lake management
Work continues on the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM), the plan for releasing water from Lake Okeechobee that will replace... more
|
Wading birds on Lake Okeechobee.
Lake Okeechobee level good for this time of year
Conditions continue to improve on Lake Okeechobee, according to information shared Friday by Col. Andrew Kelly, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District. more
|
LOSOM Project Delivery Team Meeting and technical workshops scheduled for June
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, announces a Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) Project Delivery Team (PDT) Meeting, to be held Thursday, June 17... more
|
SFWMD prepares for hurricane season
The Florida flood of 1947 left most of South Florida underwater. The flood was the reason Central and South Florida Flood Control Project (which later became... more
|
FWC developing plan for management of Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is involving stakeholders in a plan for management of Lake Okeechobee. more
|
FDEP monitoring South Florida algal blooms
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the South Florida Water Management District continue to monitor algae blooms in South Florida lakes and waterways. more
|
Port Mayaca Lock and Dam and Lake Okeechobee.
Lee County official says lake plan would devastate Caloosahatchee
If you really care about South Florida’s water supply and water quality, get ready to do some research. more
|
Lake Okeechobee at lower risk of harmful algal blooms
LAKE OKEECHOBEE – There's less risk of harmful algal blooms (HABs) on Lake Okeechobee now than in April and May, according to according to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District … more
|
LORE directors to meet June 8
LORE Board of Directors will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, June 8, from 3 to 4 p.m. more
|
Big O in good shape for start of hurricane season
LAKE OKEECHOBEE – Conditions on Lake Okeechobee continue to improve according to information shared by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Commander Col. Andrew Kelly, in a June … more
|
PES is used in the project to remove nutrients from Doctors Lake
Hybrid filters in STAs could increase phosphorus reduction in water from Kissimmee River
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY -- Thousands of acres of stormwater treatment areas (STAs) combined with a new technology could help remove phosphorus from Kissimmee River water more
|
SFWMD uses innovative technology to combat algae in Caloosahatchee River
ALVA -- On May 27, the South Florida Water Management District began using an innovative technology treatment for algae. more
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 … 13 | Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 365 days.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.