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Testing and treatment keep small algal blooms from turning into big problems
Lake O may be ripe for harmful algal blooms (HABs) this summer, but state agencies are working hard to prevent another “lost summer.” more
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Franklin Lock
Lock operations may be impacted by storms
Thunderstorms may result in changes to the schedules for boats traveling through the locks on the  Okeechobee Waterway … more
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Lake Okeechobee Watershed Restoration map with Legend.
Wetlands restoration near Kissimmee River could be included in 2024 federal funding
Part of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) plan to store water north of Lake Okeechobee could be ready for funding in a Water Resources Development Act (WDRA), ... more
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County moves forward on solving the flooding problem. (Submitted photo/Travis Anderson)
Urban areas face increased risk of flooding
Coastal communities face increased risks of flooding, according to information shared at the June 2 meeting ... more
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High water levels, chemical spraying threaten health of Lake O
Lake Okeechobee fishing is “on fire” right now, but high water levels could threaten the lake’s future ... more
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Lake O starts wet season near 14 feet
On May 31, Lake O was 13.87 feet above sea level. The RECOVER ecological envelope for the lake ranges from 12 feet … more
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The NOAA satellite imagery from May 27 (most recent image available due to cloud cover on other days) shows moderate algae bloom potential around the edges of Lake Okeechobee. Areas in blue are low potential. Areas in green have moderate potential. Areas in red or orange are likely to have surface scum. Potential does not always mean an algae bloom is present. Other biological matter in the water may affect the reading.
See algae? Stay out of the water
As the summer heats up, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is tracking algae blooms all over the state. more
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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
Navigational locks ensure easy access to interconnected waterways
The Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee offer some of the best boating and fishing... more
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SFWMD and FDEP keep careful watch on Lake O algae
SFWMD and FDEP officials are keeping a close watch on Lake O as conditions are ripe for algae... more
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Algae bloom at Pahokee marina had no toxins
An algae bloom sighted at the Pahokee Marina in May 3 had no detectable toxins according to FDEP ... more
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Lake O 'in good position' in regard to algae blooms
NAPLES  --  More than 2 million acre feet of water flowed into Lake Okeechobee during Water Year 2023 (WY23) South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Chief Engineer John Mitnik told … more
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SFWMD plans to expand water storage and treatment north of lake
NAPLES – The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) plans to expand more storage and water treatment north of Lake Okeechobee. more
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SFWMD fires C-43 reservoir contractor
NAPLES – The contractor for the C-43 reservoir project has been fired, but work continues on the construction project. more
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Henry Creek boat lock
Boat Lock G36 in Okeechobee County is open for navigation
The G36 Boat Lock, also known as the Henry Creek Boat Lock, in Okeechobee County is now open. more
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Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock to temporarily close starting May 15
he Buckhead Ridge S-127 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore will temporarily close to navigation for maintenance work starting May 15, 2023. The boat lock is … more
Lake level stays above 14 feet as rains exceed outflow
Higher than expected rainfall in the second half of April left Lake Okeechobee at 14.33 feet at the end of the month. more
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SOUTH BAY -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District broke ground on the EAA reservoir project on Feb. 22 in front of a mountain of rocks and sand which will be used to create a filter system in the canal between the reservoir and the stormwater treatment area (STA). The 300,000 tons of sand and rock was mined in Georgia, transported by train to Indiantown and then by truck to the site of the EAA STA.
EAA reservoir to be complete in 2030 or 2031
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) are making progress on water storage projects in South Florida ... more
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Port Mayaca Lock and Dam during Tropical Storm Elsa.
Rainfall pushes Lake Okeechobee level higher
The prediction that Lake O would be around 13 feet at the start of the rainy season was left in doubt … more
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A reservoir to store 200,000 acre feet of water is proposed north of Lake Okeechobee in HIghlands County. Three alternatives for the reservoir range from a depth of 10.2 feet to a depth of 18 feet.
Above ground reservoir proposed north of Lake O
OKEECHOBEE — The State of Florida is taking the lead on a plan to store more water north of Lake Okeechobee. more
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Recent rains edge Lake Okeechobee level up
On April 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reduced flows from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee River and stopped ... more
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