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A visible algal bloom near the water control structure at Canal Point on June 27 has tested for microcystin toxin at 180 ppb. Levels above 8 ppb are considered unsafe for human recreational contact.
Algae bloom at Canal Point tests high for toxins
An algae bloom at Canal Point on Lake Okeechobee tested at 180 parts per billion (ppb) microcystin ... more
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FDEP monitors algae on Lake Okeechobee
Algae blooms are common on Lake Okeechobee when the summer sun heats up the water. more
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Health officials issue blue-green algae bloom alert
FDOH issues health alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in Lake Okeechobee. more
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The May 12 satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) shows moderate algae potential (areas in green and blue) on the north and west shores of Lake Okeechobee. Areas with surface scum would show in red or orange.
SFWMD takes proactive approach to algae blooms
The South Florida Water Management District is taking a proactive approach to dealing with algae blooms in the coming months. more
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NOAA satellite image from April 5 shows low (areas in purple) to moderate (areas in blue and green) bloom potential on the northwestern shoreline of Lake Okeechobee. Areas with high potential or visible algal blooms would be indicated in red or orange. Areas in black show no bloom potential. Gray indicates cloud cover.
FDEP, SFWMD monitor Lake O for potential algae blooms
What will this year mean for the blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee? Many factors may play a part. more
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In April 2021 the South Florida Water Management District used innovative technologies to deal with a harmful algal bloom at the Pahokee Marina
What fed the 2021 algae bloom at Pahokee marina?
Research conducted by Dr. Brian Lapointe of Florida Atlantic University found human waste fueled the massive bloom ... more
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Health department in Glades County issues blue-green algae alert
MOORE HAVEN – With an abundance of caution, health officials in Glades County have issued a blue green algae alert for Lake Okeechobee. more
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An algae bloom was sampled Dec. 1 at Davis Boat Ramp in Fort Myers
FDEP issues health warning for algae bloom in Fort Myers
The Florida Department of Health issued a health warning on Dec. 6 ... more
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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 2021 the South Florida Water Management District 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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