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The Julian Keen, Jr. Lock and Dam at Moore Haven.
Julian Keen Lock is currently limited to 24 feet width
Attention all concerned boaters! The Julian Keen Lock is currently limited to 24’ width due to mechanical issues. more
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Public Meeting for multi-year Lake Okeechobee Restoration Project
SOLitude Lake Management, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), will hold a public meeting ... more
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Rainclouds are visible in the distance in this photo taken from the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) in Okeechobee on April 2, 2026. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O level staying around 12 feet
Lake Okeechobee inflows for the past year were the equivalent of about 3 feet of water on the big lake. more
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Rain falls on Lake Okeechobee on April 2, 2026. This photo was taken at the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7). The lake level was 12..01 feet above sea level on that day. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O water level low but water quality is good
Where will lake level land at end of the 2026 wet season? more
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Multiple navigation locks on Lake Okeechobee’s north shore temporarily close
Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that multiple navigational locks on Lake Okeechobee's north shore ... more
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Pictured from L-R: USACE-Jacksonville District Col. Brandon L. Bowman; SFWMD Executive Director Drew Bartlett; Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg; DEP Secretary Alexis Lambert; USACE Major General Jason E. Kelly; Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle; Gov. Ron DeSantis; U.S. Rep. Brian Mast; U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart; and EPA Deputy Assistant Administrator Dr. Wesley Brooks. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Major milestone achieved in Everglades restoration
On April 13, Governor Ron DeSantis joined the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to announce that all federally funded contracts ... more
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Drought conditions continue through much of South Florida
 The U.S. Army Corps continues to encourage water conservation, as the dry season has produced only 50% of normal rainfall for the South Florida area. more
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USACE is preparing a NEPA Assessment for the Southern Everglades Restoration Project
The USACE, Jacksonville District is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) assessment for a feasibility study ... more
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Rainclouds are visible in the distance in this photo taken from the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) in Okeechobee on April 2, 2026. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Direct rainfall keeps lake level at 12 feet
Direct rainfall into Lake Okeechobee is keeping the lake level around 12 feet above sea level, despite loss to evapotranspiration and releases east, west and south. more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
SFWMD announces upcoming public meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. more
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The pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) on Feb. 27, 2026. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O dips below 12 feet
Lake Okeechobee was at 11.97 feet above sea level on March 27. more
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SFWMD hosts public workshop highlighting Northern Everglades
The South Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services are hosting a public workshop more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
SFWMD reminds the public of upcoming Resiliency Coordination Forum on March 26
This is a reminder to join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for an upcoming ... more
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The pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) on Feb. 27, 2026. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Direct rainfall helps keep Lake O above 12 feet
 Direct rainfall into the Big O helped Lake Okeechobee stay above 12 feet as lake water continues to flow south, east and west for water supply. more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
SFWMD announces Public meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. more
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USACE announces CEPP Bi-annual meeting will be held April 2
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District will hold a Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Bi-annual meeting on April 2 ... more
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Does smoke from wildfires pose health hazards?
Wildfires in the Lake Okeechobee area have some residents voicing air quality concerns regarding the burning of vegetation that has been treated with chemical herbicides. more
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Multiple navigation locks on Lake Okeechobee’s north shore will temporarily close soon
Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that if current dry conditions persist and the levels of Lake Okeechobee continue to recede ... more
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Water conservation is important year round.
Drought could mean mandatory water restrictions
WEST PALM BEACH – South Florida is in drought, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Resiliency Officer Carolina Maran... more
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Navigating the dry season with a conservation mindset
Florida’s water story in 2025 was one of progress, partnership and a shared commitment to responsible stewardship. more
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