How will optimization of the chosen “CC” option for the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) change the plan for managing levels on Lake Okeechobee?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/6/21 |
Col. Andrew Kelly, commander of the Jacksonville District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is nearing the end of his third year
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/6/21 |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District invites partners, stakeholders, and the public to join us...
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8/5/21
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will announce the Preferred Alternative for LOSOM...
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8/5/21
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District invites partners, stakeholders, and the public to join us for an Integrated Delivery Schedule 101 and Stakeholder Listening …
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8/1/21
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OKEECHOBEE – Lake Okeechobee area residents expressed concerns about water supply and the health of the Lake Okeechobee ecology at the July 28 meeting of the Okeechobee Economic …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/30/21 |
“It’s been a long time coming,” Col. Andrew Kelly, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, said July 29 at the ribbon cutting …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/29/21 |
After decades of construction, the Kissimmee River Restoration Project has restored 40 miles of river and floodplain and returned almost 25,000 acres to wetlands.
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7/28/21
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, will conduct treatments of floating aquatic plants starting July 26.
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7/23/21
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Big Cedar LLC (the resort arm of Bass Pro) has plans to turn the Okee-Tantie Recreation Area into a world class fishing resort.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/23/21 |
Lake Okeechobee continues a slow wet season rise, according to Commander Col. Andrew Kelly
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/23/21 |
Moving water from Lake Okeechobee south depends on the capacity available in the Stormwater Treatment Areas (STAs)
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/20/21 |
JACKSONVILLE – CC, the “balanced array” selected by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to be the basis of the new Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) will keep Lake …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/19/21 |
The South Florida Water Management District is carefully moving forward on plans to use ASR wells to store water...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/19/21 |
Florida Department of Environmental Regulation (FDEP) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) sampling found only low levels of microcystin toxins in Lake Okeechobee water sampling last …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/19/21 |
JACKSONVILLE – Lake Okeechobee was at 13.44 feet above sea level on Friday, about a foot higher than a month ago
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/16/21 |
After receiving input from the public, stakeholders, and an expert review panel, the 2021 Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Well Science Plan is now available...
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7/16/21
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To all traffic transiting the Ortona Lock, eastbound vessels approaching the lock should be aware the first starboard side dolphin has broken off below the water line; for westbound...
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7/16/21
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Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) engagement is scheduled for Monday, July 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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7/16/21
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The South Florida Water Management District Governing Board tackled the controversial debate over the LOSOM last meeting
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/15/21 |