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American alligators are found across the Southern United States.
On National Alligator Day, there’s plenty to appreciate about these toothy reptiles
American alligators are one of the largest beneficial predators that have stood the test... more
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Lt. Governor Nuñez promotes water safety ahead of Memorial Day
Drowning is preventable, and the State of Florida works to educate Floridians and visitors on safe recreation... more
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Algae bloom sighted near the Ortona Lock in the Caloosahatchee River
The Florida Department of Health in Glades has issued a Health Alert for the presence of harmful blue-green algal toxins in the Caloosahatchee River. more
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Share the beach with shorebirds this holiday weekend
With residents and visitors alike flocking to our coastlines this Memorial Day weekend... more
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Float ‘GatorByte’ down a stream and find pollutants
Water resource managers can now put a buoy in a lake or stream and find locations of pollutants and other problems – as well as their sources … more
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County closes gaps in low speed zones for boaters
Boaters will have to slow down on portions of Taylor Creek and the Lake Okeechobee Rim Canal ... more
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2023 Florida Python Challenge® registration open
On May 24, Governor Ron DeSantis announces that registration for the 2023 Florida Python Challenge®... more
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Share the beach with sea turtles this holiday weekend
Everyone can help sea turtles have a successful nesting season by giving them space... more
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Wildfire spread risk increases where trees, shrubs replace grasses
Across the United States over the past decade, an average of over 61,000 wildfires have burned... more
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Pumpout Nav mobile app for boaters expands to Florida
Functional pumpout stations are critical for boaters to properly dispose of boat waste and protect water quality. more
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CEPP North Phase breaks ground to help restore the Central Everglades
The CEPP North Phase is a component of the larger suite of projects within CEPP. CEPP restores water levels in the... more
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Boaters asked to be responsible and mindful of manatee safety
National Safe Boating Week, an annual campaign encouraging boaters to be responsible on the water... more
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Nearly every living manatee bears scars from encounters with boat propellers, and high-speed collisions with fast-moving watercraft is a top cause of manatee deaths.
Boaters asked to be responsible and mindful of manatee safety
National Safe Boating Week, an annual campaign encouraging boaters to be responsible on the water... more
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National Trails Day event planned for Lake Okeechobee
Hendry and Glades County residents are invited to participate in National Trails Day June 3 starting at Alvin Ward County Park in Moore Haven. more
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The abandoned gas station next to Wendy's Restaurant will soon be repurposed as a gas station.
Is repurposing a gas station as a marijuana dispensary safe?
A marijuana dispensary will soon be occupying the old gas station next to Wendy’s Restaurant. more
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The new license plate will feature a Carlton Ward photo of a female panther and her kitten. [Photo courtesy FWC]
New license plate to feature Carlton Ward photo
The Protect the Panther License Plate will soon have a new design featuring a stunning photograph taken by photographer Carlton Ward... more
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Glades County official asks SFWMD to keep their promise
Glades County Commissioner asked SFWMD to keep the promises made by previous boards ... more
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Cheers to moms, including the wild ones
To share some fun facts about animal moms frequently spotted in Florida... more
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The W. P. Franklin Lock and Dam, is located along the Caloosahatchee River, approximately 33 miles upstream of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers constructed the dam in 1965 for flood control, water control, prevention of salt-water intrusion, and navigation purposes. The Corps currently manages five locks along the 152-mile Okeechobee Waterway.
Alum treatment to reduce phosphorus in water from C-43 reservoir
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District announces a 30-day public comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Proposed Finding of No Significant Impact … more
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Gradeschoolers enjoy 13th Annual Call of the Wild event
LaBelle and West Glades elementary schools participate in Earth Week field trips
The 13th Annual “Call of the Wild” Earth Week Field Trips were conducted by experts in their field. Over 600  second, third and fourth-grade students from … more
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