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Streaks of algae are visible in this photo of Lake Okeechobee taken July 13 by Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
Rising lake level sparks concerns about coastal releases
Lake Okeechobee is nearly 2 feet higher than this time last year and coastal communities are worried ... more
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Hendry Creek Boat Lock is temporarily closed to navigation
The G-36 Boat Lock, also known as the Henry Creek Boat Lock, on Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee County is temporarily closed... more
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FWC celebrates Florida waterbodies listed in Bassmaster’s 'Top 10 Best Bass Lakes of 2023'
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is thrilled to announce... more
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Lake continuing to rise, algae bloom decreases
Algal blooms appear to be calming down on Lake Okeechobee, at least for now. The July 6 satellite image from NOAA … more
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The July 6 satellite image shows algal bloom potential has dropped to about 60 square miles. The previous satellite image showed 360 square miles of coverage.
Lake O algal bloom shrinks dramatically
A dramatic decrease in algal blooms is indicated on the July 6 satellite image of Lake Okeechobee by NOAA. The July 6 image … more
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Our Chief Biologist, Dr. Anarie Lyles, and 2 guests standing beside our first robot for Lake Okeechobee.
Autonomous robots that eat algae blooms tested on Lake O
Solaris Cybernetics, a leader in robotics and machine intelligence... more
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Summer heat brings more algal blooms
The summer heat continues to produce algal blooms in lakes, rivers and canals all over Florida. According ... 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.
Lake Okeechobee continues to rise
Rainfall continues to push the Lake Okeechobee higher with very little water leaving the Big O … more
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The Franklin Lock is more than 40 miles from Moore Haven, where water from Lake Okeechobee enters the Caloosahatchee River.
USACE commander explains Lake O wet season strategy
The start of the wet season is a key moment in any water year, and it is here for 2023.  more
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NOAA imagery shows algal bloom "potential" in Lake Okeechobee. Areas in red or orange are more likely to have visible surface scum. NOAA imagery does not indicated what species of algae are present or whether or not toxins are present.
Satellite imagery shows bloom 'potential' over much of Lake O
Satellite imagery showed algal “bloom potential” over much of Lake Okeechobee this week. more
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No toxins found in algal bloom at Lock 7
Visitors to the pier Lock 7 this week noticed a green cast to the water near the shore. more
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G-36 Boat Lock in Okeechobee County temporarily closed
The G-36 Boat Lock, also known as the Henry Creek Boat Lock, on Lake Okeechobee in Okeechobee County is temporarily closed... more
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Heavy rainfall pushes Lake O higher
Direct rainfall into Lake Okeechobee continues to pus the lake level higher, according to the South Florida Water Management District June 21 Environmental Conditions Report and U.S. Army Corps of … more
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FWC plans aerial herbicide treatment on lake marshes
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will conduct an aerial treatment for plant control in portions of Lake Okeechobee … more
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S-135 Boat Lock in Martin County temporarily closed
The S-135 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee at the J&S Fish Camp in Martin County is temporarily closed to navigation until further notice. more
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Heavy rainfall pushes lake level higher
Lake Okeechobee continues to rise due to wet season rainfall. more
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PAHOKEE -- A blue-green algal bloom was sighted at the Pahokee marina the first week of June. It was treated with algaecide. Two days later, the bloom was gone.
FDEP, SFWMD continue to monitor algal blooms
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) continues to monitor algal blooms all over the state as the summer heat increases the potential for algae and cyanobacteria (commonly called … more
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PAHOKEE -- A blue-green algal bloom was sighted at the Pahokee marina the first week of June. It was treated with algaecide. Two days later, the bloom was gone.
Wet season brings increased risk of harmful algal blooms
The wet season has started, and Lake Okeechobee is high. What does that mean for the summer? Mother Nature is in charge. “She always is,” said Col. James Booth ... more
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Bass Pro working on 'due diligence' on Okee-Tantie project
Plans to turn Okee-Tantie into a world class fishing resort are moving slowly, but Okeechobee County Commissioners are confident Bass Pro is committed to the project ... more
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Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock in Glades County will reopen tomorrow, June 8
The Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee’s North Shore will re-open more
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