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Located in central and southern Florida, the 451,000 acre lake and 154 mile long waterway extends from the Atlantic Ocean at Stuart, to the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Meyers. The waterway runs through Lake Okeechobee and consists of the Caloosahatchee River to the west of the lake and the St. Lucie Canal east of the lake.
Vegetation obstructs route 2 of Okeechobee Waterway
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers s is advising commercial and recreational vessels of vegetation on Route 2 in the lake navigation channel ... more
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Heavy rainfall continues to keep Lake O high
Lake Okeechobee was at 15.56 feet above seal level on Sept. 29, as heavy rainfall continued... more
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Water managers will keep working if federal government shuts down
If Congress does not reach a compromise on the budget, what does that mean for Lake Okeechobee? more
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Water flowing south to Everglades National Park
Flow under the Tamiami Trail to Everglades National Park continued at around 2,200 cubic feet per second (cfs) the week of Sept. 16-22 … more
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The W. P. Franklin Lock and Dam, is located along the Caloosahatchee River, approximately 33 miles upstream of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and about 43 miles downstream of the Julian Keen Jr. Lock at Moore Haven, where the river meets Lake Okeechobee. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the dam in 1965 for flood control, water control, prevention of salt-water intrusion, and navigation purposes. The Corps currently manages five locks along the 152-mile Okeechobee Waterway.
Caloosahatchee estuary thriving with lake flows up to 2,000 cfs
Col. James Booth, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, shared “a bit of great news,” ... more
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Anglers call for help for Lake Okeechobee
Where’s the help for Lake Okeechobee? That question remained unanswered at the Sept. 14 SFWMD meeting ,,, more
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NEEPP workshop Sept 22
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Florida Department of Environmental... more
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Water is pumped into the C-44 reservoir from the C-44 canal.
USACE, SFWMD continue to test C-44 reservoir
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) continue to test C-44 reservoir and stormwater treatment area (STA) ... more
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USACE to continue to 'bank' water in Lake O
Even if the dry season starts soon, weather forecasts indicate the dry season could have above average rainfall. more
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What's your suggestion to help Lake O?
Hurricane Ian left Lake Okeechobee a mess. The storm winds churned the lake... more
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SFWMD recently met to discuss how the Lake Okeechobee water stored in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir would be used.
USACE won't release lake water in anticipation of storm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not release water from Lake Okeechobee before Hurricane Idalia and will not release lake water if another storm approaches … more
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Septic-to-sewer projects hit snags
Scientific studies have shown the nutrient load from septic tanks contributes to the... 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.
Storm surge impacted Franklin Lock on Caloosahatchee River
Hurricane Idalia had no measurable impact on Lake Okeechobee ... more
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The NOAA satellite imagery shows potential for algal blooms based on chlorophyll levels. Areas in red or orange are areas likely to have surface scum. This image is from Aug. 28. Imagery taken since Aug. 28 has been obscured by clouds. Cloud cover can also cause algal blooms to die off.
Lake O shows low potential for algal blooms
NOAA satellite imagery indicates most of Lake Okeechobee has no or low potential for blue-green algal blooms ... more
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Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir, Construction of Inflow-Outflow and Seepage Canals Underway, May 2023.
Work underway to move more Lake O water south
The Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) reservoir is on track for completion in 2030... more
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The S-310 Boat Lock near Clewiston has reopened to public access 24 hours a day,
SFWMD closing navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Idalia
The following locks are closing at the end of operating hours on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. more
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Lake Okeechobee photo taken Aug. 15, 2023
Lake O already high as hurricane season intensifies
With the most active part of the hurricane season just starting and Lake O at 15.35 feet above sea level, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers could face some tough decisions. 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.
FWC stops posting work plans for herbicide spraying online
Claiming there have been threats against spraying contractors, FWC has stopped posting herbicide spraying plans online in advance ... more
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Lake Okeechobee photo taken Aug. 15, 2023
Lake Okeechobee algae bloom subsides
Despite concerns about the nutrient load carried into Lake Okeechobee from Hurricane Ian in 2022 and the extreme hot weather this summer … more
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Highlands County reservoir to store water north of Lake O
Plans for a reservoir in Highlands County were well received by many at the Aug. 17 meeting of the South Florida Water Management Governing Board. more
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