This is a reminder that the South Florida Water Management District (District) is encouraging our partners, stakeholders and the public...
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News from SFWMD
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11/8/24
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Lake O area anglers, officials and longtime residents know the lake’s ecology is suffering ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/8/24 |
Study finds nitrogen from human waste increases severity of algae blooms ...
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By Gisele Galoustain
Florida Atlantic University | 11/6/24 |
Lake Okeechobee could see some relief from high water levels in the coming year.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 11/1/24 |
Lake Okeechobee has been steadily rising since Hurricane Milton hit the state on Oct. 9 and 10. On Oct. 29...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/30/24 |
FWC is conducting aquatic plant management on Lake Okeechobee this week.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/28/24
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The Water School at the Florida Gulf Coast University will host two workshops to solicit public input for a study of Lake Okeechobee …
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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10/18/24
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The SFWMD has deployed and is operating three high-capacity pumps around-the-clock...
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News from SFWMD
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10/15/24
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The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) reopened all of our navigational boat locks for public access on Friday, October 11, 2024.
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News from SFWMD
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10/11/24
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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 …
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News from USACE
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10/9/24
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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.
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News from USACE
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10/8/24
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As Hurricane Milton approaches, no changes are planned in the Lake Okeechobee release schedule, Col. Brandon Bowman ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/7/24 |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District held a virtual informational meeting on Oct. 4 …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/4/24 |
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.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 10/2/24 |
The Okeechobee Waterway Locks will resume normal operations on September 28, 2024.
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News from USACE
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9/27/24
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In anticipation of Hurricane Helene, SFWMD drew down the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and Lake Istokpoga to create storage space …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/26/24 |
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is temporarily closing navigational locks in preparation of Hurricane Helene.
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Special to Lake Okeechobee News
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9/25/24
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Lake Okeechobee was at 14.99 feet above sea level on Sept. 17, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/18/24 |
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
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News from USACE
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9/16/24
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The Lake Okeechobee Component A Reservoir (LOCAR) is moving forward for inclusion for funding in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/16/24 |