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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]
Wet season predicted to start soon
The 2026 wet season should start soon, according to information shared at the May 14 meeting... more
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Pictured from left to right: SFWMD Governing Board Members Robert Spottswood, Jr., Jay Steinle, “Alligator Ron” Bergeron; Chairman Chauncey Goss; Ben Butler, Charlie Martinez, Charlette Roman, Thomas Hurley; and SFWMD Executive Director Drew Bartlett. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
SFWMD proclaims May 17-23 as Water Reuse Week
On May 14, the South Florida Water Management District (District) proclaimed May 17-23, 2026, as Water Reuse Week. more
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The Julian Keen, Jr. Lock and Dam at Moore Haven.
Caloosahatchee River (C-43) lower-than-normal channel depths between lock sites
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will begin opening spillway gates at the Julian Keen Jr. Lock & Dam (S-77),... more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
SFWMD to hold Governing Board Meeting on May 14
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. more
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The Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River is more than 43 miles from Moore Haven, where water from Lake Okeechobee enters the river.
W.P. Franklin Lock will close for electrical system upgrades May 13
ALVA — Attention all concerned boaters! W.P. Franklin Lock will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to noon. on May 13, 2026 for electrical system upgrades. Please plan accordingly and thank you for your … 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 Okeechobee continues to recede
On May 8, Lake Okeechobee was 11.47 feet above sea level, compared to 11.09 feet one year ago. more
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The Elsie was launched on Lake Okeechobee in 1924. [Photo courtesy NOAA Sailing for Science Digital Collection]
Looking back ...
The Elsie III was used by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Geodetic Survey on Lake Okeechobee. more
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Conceptual model of nutrient fate and transport. [Art courtesy University of South Florida]
Nutrient loading from septic tanks helps feed algae blooms
The Florida Blue Green Algae Task Force discussed the problem of nutrient loading from onsite sewage treatment and disposal (aka septic tanks) during their April 8 meeting. more
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NOAA satellite imagery shows probability of algae in Lake Okeechobee. This image is from April 30. Areas with higher concentrations would show in yellow, orange or red. The imagery does not indicate the species of algae or if toxins are present. Only about 25% of the species of cyanobacteria documented in the Lake Okeechobee Waterway are capable of producing toxins.
Modeling tool helps predict algal blooms
Florida Department of Environmental Protection is working on ways to warn the public about harmful algal blooms (HABs) sooner. more
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Project to use alum to contain lake phosphorus
Can alum help solve the problem of “legacy” phosphorus in Lake Okeechobee? more
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Southwest Florida Water Management District
SFWMD announces upcoming meeting
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. more
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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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