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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake recession could hit recovery level even if releases east stop
WEST PALM BEACH –  Lake releases to coastal estuaries may be slowing soon, but Mother Nature could bring the Big O lake level down anyway. more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Direct rainfall slows lake recession
Direct rainfall into Lake Okeechobee stalled the big lake’s recession the week of Feb. 24 to March 2 … more
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SFWMD announces public meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks. more
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Engineers play a crucial role in the district’s mission
In recognition of Engineers Week, the South Florida Water Management District (District) is recognizing our talented team of engineers... more
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SFWMD to hold workshops for the Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan updates
Join the South Florida Water Management District (District) for four workshops... more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O vegetation has good chance of improving
Lake Okeechobee has about a 50% chance of getting down to 12 feet by June 1, according to information shared at the Feb. 13 meeting of the South Florida Water Management … more
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SFWMD invites the public to an Open House on March 12
You're invited to join the South Florida Water Management District (District) for an upcoming Open House... more
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Roseate spoonbills take flight near a sugarcane farm in the Everglades Agricultural Area. [Photo by Ibrahim Alava]
Rock mine proposed in Everglades Agriculture Area
 A rock mine proposed on private land in the Everglades Agriculture Area (EAA) could provide water storage south of Lake Okeechobee. more
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SFWMD recognizes the women of the district who safeguard our water resources
The District’s team of scientists, engineers and many other talented staff are working every day... more
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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
SFWMD operates and maintains the world’s largest water management system
Moving water to meet varying conditions and needs is essential to sustaining South Florida’s people... more
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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
Lake O once again blamed for coastal algal bloom
A nontoxic algal bloom at a marina in Port Salerno on Jan. 2 had some coastal media once again blaming Lake Okeechobee. more
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Lake O slowly receding
Lake Okeechobee is still about 6 inches higher than the average for this time of year, but the Big O is slowly receding. more
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Clewiston boat lock open 24 hours
The South Florida Water Management District is changing the operating schedule of the S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston.   more
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Boat ramp closed
The S-135 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee at the J&S Fish Camp in Martin County is temporarily closed to navigation for repairs until further notice. The boat lock will re-open as soon as … more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
USACE plans to improve Lake O vegetation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will attempt to give Lake Okeechobee a “recovery year,” more
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This photo of Lake Okeechobee was taken on Oct. 7, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake releases to start Dec. 7
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will release water east to the St. Lucie River and Lake Worth Lagoon and slightly increase releases west to the Caloosahatchee River ... more
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SFWMD seeks public input on Draft 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
The plan serves as a blueprint for achieving balanced regional water resource management. more
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Everglades snail kite in its next. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Snail kites find food source in invasive snails
Everglades snail kites are thriving in the Lake Okeechobee area, according to a report ... more
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This photo of Lake Okeechobee was taken March 17 at the Clif Betts Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7). [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Dry Season Outlook predicts drier, warmer winter
Florida is likely to experience a drier than normal dry season according to the Dry Season Outlook more
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Pier at Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7)
'Recovery year' proposed for Lake O
Will the dry season bring a “recovery” year for Lake Okeechobee? more
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