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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
USACE announces LOSOM Listening Session on Jan. 24
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces a Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual Listening Session on Monday, Jan. 24... more
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A master plan is under development for the Okee-Tantie recreation area.
USACE working on releasing Okee-Tantie easements
The Corps is working on the process required to release an easement necessary for the development of Okee-Tantie ... more
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In April 2021 the South Florida Water Management District used innovative technologies to deal with a harmful algal bloom at the Pahokee Marina
What fed the 2021 algae bloom at Pahokee marina?
Research conducted by Dr. Brian Lapointe of Florida Atlantic University found human waste fueled the massive bloom ... more
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Moore Haven Lock
Health department in Glades County issues blue-green algae alert
MOORE HAVEN – With an abundance of caution, health officials in Glades County have issued a blue green algae alert for Lake Okeechobee. more
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LOSOM project delivery team to meet Jan. 23
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announces a Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual Project Delivery Team Meeting more
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The Lake Okeechobee Waterway extends from coast to coast. This map shows the locations of the locks on the Lake Okeechobee Waterway.
Will dry season help lake ecology recover?
Will the 2022 dry season help Lake Okeechobee’s submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) recover? more
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The corps measures the flow at Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River.
What will 2022 bring for Lake O?
Lake Okeechobee was at 15.52 feet above sea level on Jan. 1, starting the new year at the highest level considered beneficial for the lake’s own ecology. more
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to use chemical herbicides to control invasive aquatic plants.
Legislation calls for more mechanical harvesting of plants on Lake O
Lake Okeechobee anglers have long complained about the use of chemical herbicides to control aquatic plant growth ... more
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Map showing the location of the S-131 Boat Lock near Lakeport.
Three boat locks will be temporarily closed in January
Three boat locks maintained by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) will be temporarily closed in January to allow for routine maintenance... more
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USACE announces St. Lucie Lock recreation area closures
The U.S.A.C.E. announces the temporary closure of some recreational facilities... more
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Lake Okeechobee releases planned for sediment study
Lake releases are planned Dec. 14-15 for a sediment study more
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Science is driving program to store water north of lake
ASR wells will store water north of Lake Okeechobee. more
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Private company to build water treatment project near Kissimmee River in Okeechobee County
A private company will build a stormwater treatment area (STA) near the Kissimmee River in southwestern Okeechobee County. more
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Aquatic vegetation sprayed with chemicals
Herbicides sprayed to control lake vegetation. more
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Septic-to-sewer projects to help protect waterways
Commissioners from around the Lake Okeechobee watershed shared good news at the County Coalition... more
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St. Lucie Lock to be closed for maintenance
The St. Lucie Lock will be close after the first of the year. more
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Storage north of the lake critical to Lake O's health
The new lake management plan will keep Lake Okeechobee about 6 inches higher than the current plan. more
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A master plan is under development for the Okee-Tantie recreation area.
Good news coming soon on Bass Pro project, says Okeechobee County Commissioner
“The Bass Pro Project is going to happen,” said Commissioner David Hazellief. more
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USACE announces a virtual Project Delivery Team Meeting on Dec. 17
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces a Virtual Project Delivery Team (PDT) Meeting for Combined Operational Plan (COP)... more
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Lake Okeechobee remains around 16 feet above sea level
Lake Okeechobee continued to stay around 16 feet above sea level last week.   more
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