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FAU seeks volunteers for algae study
Florida has experienced numerous harmful algal blooms in recent years. 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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Cooler weather reduces chance of algal blooms
November has brought some cooler weather... more
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PAHOKEE - The algal bloom at the Pahokee marina has been cleaned up. The most recent tests show only very low levels of microcystin in the marina and no microcystin toxins in the lake water outside the marina,
Toxin levels at Pahokee marina decrease
Microcystin toxins levels in the water at the Pahokee Marina dropped last week according to the Florida... more
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Latest tests show microcystin toxins at Pahokee marina
Water samples indicated water at the Pahokee marina has unsafe toxin levels. more
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In April SFWMD used innovative technologies to deal with a harmful algal bloom at the Pahokee Marina
Innovative technologies used to treat harmful algal blooms
The SFWMD Water Resources Accountability and Collaboration group reviewed innovative technologies used to control … more
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Lake Okeechobee at 15.55 feet; no coastal releases planned
Lake Okeechobee is at 15.55 feet, and no releases are planned east or west this week. more
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The NOAA satellite imagery shows areas with low to moderate algal bloom potential in green or blue. Areas like to have surface scum are in red and orange.
Some lake water samples contain microcystin toxins
Six of the 28 sites contained microcystin … more
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Health officials issue blue-green algae bloom alert
DOH has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee. more
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As Lake O steadily rises, corps officials keep close eye on the Atlantic
“This time of year, it’s all about the storms,” Col. Andrew Kelly, commander of the U.S. Army Corps Jacksonville District, explained … more
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LaBelle Fossil Camp’s founder and director of operations, Scott Perry, brings a group of campers to shore for a guided fossil hunt.
Time-traveling adventures along the Caloosahatchee
Campers board a sailboat and learn all about the Caloosahatchee River, as they hunt for 1.6 - 2 million year old fossils. more
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Algal blooms are symptom of larger problem
WEST PALM BEACH – At their June 23, 2021 meeting, the Florida Blue Green Algae Task Force put the focus on treating the source of the problem rather than the symptoms. They also expressed … more
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Harmful Algal Blooms, as seen at the LaBelle Bridge, continue to pose health threats.
The fight for the Right to Clean Water, how you can help
FORT MYERS- On Saturday, July 3rd, the SWFL RESET Center is hosting an in-person event, The Right to Clean Water. Attendees will learn about the Orange County law, the subsequent rights of nature … more
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This NOAA satellite image is from June 22. This week most images have been obscured by clouds. Areas in green or blue show moderate potential for algae. Areas in red or orange are most likely to have surface scum.
NOAA images show bloom ‘potential’ -- not algae
LAKE OKEECHOBEE – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite imagery is one tool water mangers use to predict cyanobacteria potential on Lake Okeechobee, but it does not … more
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In April SFWMD used innovative technologies to deal with a harmful algal bloom at the Pahokee Marina
Grants fund innovative technologies to prevent or combat harmful algal blooms
WEST PALM BEACH – At their June 23 meeting, the Florida Blue Green Algae Task Force reviewed the innovated technologies being studied and tested to control Harmful Algal Blooms … more
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Microcystis and Anabaena, two of the most common cyanobacteria found in estuarine systems today, are bacteria known to produce cyanotoxins dangerous to humans and animals.
Calusa Waterkeeper documentary warns of dangers posed by algae
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA- Calusa Waterkeeper has made the 2019 documentary “Troubled Waters: The Public Health Impacts of Harmful Algae Blooms” available, for free, to the public. Calusa … more
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PAHOKEE - The algal bloom at the Pahokee marina has been cleaned up. The most recent tests show only very low levels of microcystin in the marina and no microcystin toxins in the lake water outside the marina,
SFWMD helps battle algae at Pahokee Marina
Conditions at the Pahokee marina have improved. The most recent tests by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection found microcystin levels at the marina at levels safe for drinking … more
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FDEP continues to monitor lake for cyanobacterial blooms
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) monitors algal blooms in the state. more
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The view of the lake and scenery at the“Sam Griffin Lake Okeechobee Scenic Overlook Tower” is worth the climb.
Gray: Proposed LOSOM arrays would bring higher lake levels
The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) Project Delivery Team (PDT) met online via Zoom on June 17 to review the proposed “balanced arrays” more
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Health officials issue blue-green algae bloom alert for Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Department of Health in Glades County has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee. more
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