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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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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to use chemical herbicides to control invasive aquatic plants.
Bill calls for study of mechanical harvesting of aquatic plants
A bill in the Florida House of Representatives directs the FWC to implement and study mechanical aquatic plant management techniques within Lake Okeechobee … more
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Blue-Green Algae Task Force to meet
The Blue-Green Algae Task Force will meet Dec. 8. more
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MARTIN COUNTY -- Caulkins Water Farm pumps water from the C-44 canal onto the water farm where it percolates into the earth. Dispersed water management helps reduce the need for releases to the coastal estuaries.
One million acre feet of storage needed north of Lake O
Stormwater runoff from developed areas moves much faster than nature intended ... more
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C-44 reservoir completed and ready to fill
The C-44 reservoir is complete and ready to fill with runoff from the C-44 basin. more
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New lake plan endangers Lake O ecology, improves water supply
The corps announced the framework for the LOSOM on Nov. 16. more
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Lake Okeechobee Habitat Management Plant meetings have been postponed
The FWC is postponing public meetings. more
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Port Mayaca Lock and Dam and Lake Okeechobee.
More water storage needed north of Lake O
To save Lake O, slow the flow into the lake and clean the water before it goes into the Big O. 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.
Dry season releases may help Lake Okeechobee ecology
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) had a rare “average” rainfall year ... 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.
Water storage and cleaning projects sought north of lake
SFWMD seeks input from the public for water storage. more
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Land purchase for C-25 Reservioir and STA Project approved
The purchase of 1,583 acres in St. Lucie County approved by SFWMD Nov. 11. more
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Lucas Poulin, 6, and Piper Poulin, 4, proudly waved flags at the Veterans Day ceremony.
Okeechobee community honors veterans
Okeechobee community members gathered in downtown Okeechobee on Nov. 11 more
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FWC to hold meetings on Lake Okeechobee Management Plan
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) has released the first complete draft... more
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LOSOM plan better for 'most' areas ... but not for Lake O's ecology
“LOSOM is going to be better than LORS,” Col. James Booth .... more
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Cooler weather reduces chance of algal blooms
November has brought some cooler weather... more
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The Franklin Lock is 43.4 miles from the Moore Haven Lock.
Corps to double lake releases to Calooshatchee
The USACE will increase releases from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee. more
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