Lake Okeechobee
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This is a reminder that the South Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging our partners, stakeholders and the public... more
Lake O area anglers, officials and longtime residents know the lake’s ecology is suffering ... more
Study finds nitrogen from human waste increases severity of algae blooms ... more
Lake Okeechobee could see some relief from high water levels in the coming year. more
Lake Okeechobee has been steadily rising since Hurricane Milton hit the state on Oct. 9 and 10. On Oct. 29... more
FWC is conducting aquatic plant management on Lake Okeechobee this week. more
The Water School at the Florida Gulf Coast University will host two workshops to solicit public input for a study of Lake Okeechobee … more
The SFWMD has deployed and is operating three high-capacity pumps around-the-clock... more
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reopened all of our navigational boat locks for public access on Friday, October 11, 2024.  more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District (USACE) wants to assure its partners, stakeholders, and the communities around Lake Okeechobee that we are actively monitoring Lake Okeechobee and … more
PORT MAYACA -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers warns boaters the Port Mayaca Lock upper gate is currently inoperative. Until further notice, there is a restriction of 25 feet at the lock. For … more
As Hurricane Milton approaches, no changes are planned in the Lake Okeechobee release schedule, Col. Brandon Bowman ... more
 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District held a virtual informational meeting on Oct. 4 … more
The Lake Okeechobee area was spared from damage from Hurricane Helene, as local officials watch other potential tropical storms in the height of the hurricane season. more
The Okeechobee Waterway Locks will resume normal operations on September 28, 2024. more
In anticipation of Hurricane Helene, SFWMD drew down the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and Lake Istokpoga to create storage space … more
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Helene.  more
Lake Okeechobee was at 14.99 feet above sea level on Sept. 17, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). more
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers... more
The Lake Okeechobee Component A Reservoir (LOCAR) is moving forward for inclusion for funding in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). more
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