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DOH-Glades cautions about blue green algae at Lake Okeechobee
The Florida Department of Health in Glades County (DOH-Glades) cautions the public of the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Okeechobee ... more
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Located in central and southern Florida, the 451,000 acre lake and 154 mile long waterway extends from the Atlantic Ocean at Stuart, to the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Meyers. The waterway runs through Lake Okeechobee and consists of the Caloosahatchee River to the west of the lake and the St. Lucie Canal east of the lake.
UPDATE - Attention boaters, extended temporary closures July 27-Aug. 3 on Route 2 in Lake Okeechobee
Attention all concerned boaters! Route 2, along the Okeechobee Water Way will experience temporary closures from July 27 through July 31 more
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The Sea & Shoreline pipe will cross Route 2 of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway south of Port Mayaca. [Art courtesy Sea & Shoreline]
Pipeline installed for muck removal project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) closed a portion of Route 2 of the Lake Okeechobee Waterway July 27-31 for the installation of a pipeline... more
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Port Mayaca Lock and Dam, located on the east side of Lake Okeechobee at the junction with the St. Lucie Canal. The Okeechobee Waterway extends to the Gulf of Mexico using the Caloosahatchee River and to the Atlantic Ocean using the St. Lucie Canal. Covering 152 miles, the waterway serves as both a commercial and recreational link. The Corps of Engineers constructed and currently manages five locks along the waterway. Port Mayaca Lock was built in 1977 for navigation purposes, to permit the raising of water levels in Lake Okeechobee, and to moderate the effects of higher lake stages along the St. Lucie Canal. [Photo courtesy USACE]
Summer heat brings algal blooms
Lake O water samples tested safe for human recreational contact ... more
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Most of the water entering Lake Okeechobee since June has been from direct rainfall into the lake.
Reservoirs are waiting on rainfall
After two decades of work, water storage and treatment facilities east, west and south of Lake Okeechobee are ready to use … just waiting on Mother Nature. more
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The EAA reservoir (labeled A-2 reservoir on this map) will be fed with water from Lake Okeechobee via the Miami Canal and the North New River Canal. The EAA Stormwater Treatment Area (labeled A-2 STA) on this map will be completed before the reservoir and have the capacity to clean water directly from the lake until the reservoir is completed. [Photo courtesy USACE]
USACE issues Interim Operations Plan for A-2 Stormwater Treatment Area
In January 2026, pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) the USACE, issued a Notice of Availability for the draft ... more
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Inflows and outflows for the month of June measured in 1,000 acre-feet, courtesy SFWMD.
June rainfall did not change lake level
The wet season officially started in May, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, but Lake O’s water level remains at or just below 11 feet (above sea level). more
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USACE announces continued water conservation operations during 2026 wet season
On June 8, USACE announced no changes to the current operational guidance for Lake Okeechobee. more
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EutraSORB is sprayed into Lake Okeechobee. The product sequesters phosphorus in the muck on the lake bottom. [Courtesy photo]
Five projects demonstrate efforts to help Lake O ecology
High phosphorus levels in Lake Okeechobee contribute to environmental problems. more
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Lake water is pumped into a tank where it is mixed with the EutroSorb product and the slurry is sprayed into the lake. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Project sequesters phosphorus in lake sediment
A product that sequesters phosphorus in the sediment and keeps it from mixing into the water column is one of five innovative technology projects... more
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Insects from South America have been released as biological controls to help control the growth of invasive water hyacinths on Lake Okeechobee. The damage the insects do to the leaves makes the plants more vulnerable to herbicides. Left unchecked, the invasive hyacinths can double in volume in one to two weeks, crowding out native vegetation. The hyacinth leaves also hold pools of water that become breeding areas for disease-carrying mosquitoes. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
USACE uses 'every tool in the toolbox' to control invasive floating vegetation on Lake O
LAKE OKEECHOBEE – The controversy over the chemical herbicides used to control invasive aquatic plants in Lake ... more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
SFWMD announces upcoming public meetings in June
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks more
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FDEP funds projects to clean Lake O water
Five companies will showcase innovative technologies to remove phosphorus from Lake Okeechobee, thanks to grants from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. At the June 5 meeting of … more
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FORT DENAUD -- The pumps were turned on at the new C-43 reservoir following the ribbon cutting ceremony on July 15, 2025. The timing for test fills of the reservoir will depend on when and where rain falls. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Water storage and treatment projects are waiting on rainfall
Water storage and treatment projects are ready to use … but waiting on sufficient rainfall. more
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LAKE OKEECHOBEE -- On May 26, South Florida Water Management staff planted more submerged aquatic vegetation in Lake Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
FWC projects improve Lake O ecology
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) efforts to improve Lake Okeechobee’s ecology were discussed at the June 5 meeting of the County Coalition ... more
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Port Mayaca Lock and Dam, located on the east side of Lake Okeechobee at the junction with the St. Lucie Canal. The Okeechobee Waterway extends to the Gulf of Mexico using the Caloosahatchee River and to the Atlantic Ocean using the St. Lucie Canal. Covering 152 miles, the waterway serves as both a commercial and recreational link. The Corps of Engineers constructed and currently manages five locks along the waterway. Port Mayaca Lock was built in 1977 for navigation purposes, to permit the raising of water levels in Lake Okeechobee, and to moderate the effects of higher lake stages along the St. Lucie Canal. [Photo courtesy USACE]
Intermittent closures at the Port Mayaca Lock & Dam May 29
Attention all concerned boaters! There will be intermittent closures at the Port Mayaca Lock & Dam on May 29. more
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LAKE OKEECHOBEE -- On May 26, South Florida Water Management staff planted more submerged aquatic vegetation in Lake Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
SFWMD planting more SAV in Lake O
SFWMD is taking advantage of the low level of Lake Okeechobee to plant submerged aquatic vegetation. more
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USACE to release 2026 roadmap for Everglades restoration projects
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will release the roadmap for the next phase of Everglades restoration ... more
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Diving Operations for maintenance at Ortona Lock & Dam May 20-21
There will be intermittent closures at the Ortona Lock & Dam on May 20 and 21 to conduct diving operations for maintenance ... more
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Exercise caution and follow safe boating practices this Memorial Day weekend
The South Florida Water Management District reminds boaters to exercise caution and practice safe boating during the upcoming holiday weekend. more
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