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A NOAA satellite image from July 8 showed algae bloom potential over 460 square miles of Lake Okeechobee. Areas in red or orange are more likely to have visible algae blooms. [Art courtesy NOAA]
NOAA images do not show if toxins are present
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) satellite images of Lake Okeechobee only tell part of the story.   more
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An algal bloom in the St. Lucie Canal sampled July 2 had no toxins. [Photo courtesy FDEP]
Hot summer brings algal blooms statewide
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) samples algal blooms that are reported in lakes, rivers, canals and other waterways. July 1 and July 2 more
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Lake O level up slightly as direct rainfall exceeds evapotranspiration
Direct rainfall into Lake Okeechobee exceeded evapotranspiration last week, causing the lake level to rise slightly. more
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USACE hosts Central Everglades Planning Project Virtual Informational Meeting July 3
The USACE, Jacksonville District (USACE), will host a virtual informational meeting... more
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MOORE HAVEN -- A pilot project in July 2019 near the Alvin Ward Park in Moore Haven removed water from the lake, separated the algae from the water and returned clean water to the lake. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Congressman wants USACE to turn algae into fuel
A Florida congressman wants to require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to turn ... more
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This map shows Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), stormwater treatment areas (STAs), Water Conservation Areas (WCAs) Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park. [Map courtesy USACE]
Backpumping after storm was to prevent flooding in residential areas
Flooding from heavy rainfall south of Lake Okeechobee resulted in backpumping into Lake Okeechobee during the week of June 12-17. … more
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The Julian Keen Jr. Lock at Moore Haven is more than 40 miles from the Franklin Lock, where Caloosahatchee River target flow is measured. [Photo courtesy U.S. Army Corps of Engineers]
Lake releases halted until stormwater recedes
No water is moving out of Lake Okeechobee, as areas west and south of the lake continue to deal with flooding from record rainfall June 12-16. more
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Heavy rainfall raises lake level
Direct rainfall into Lake Okeechobee was sufficient to raise the lake level more than 6 inches … more
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PAHOKEE -- A visible algal bloom was observed at the Pahokee Marina on May 25, 2024. [Photo courtesy FDEP]
SFWMD regularly samples and tests Lake O water
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) continues to help the City of Pahokee manage a harmful algal bloom (HAB) at the Pahokee Marina. more
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An alligator at Everglades National Park near Homestead, Florida.
Sending Lake O water south depends on FDOT
The A-2 Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) -- sometimes called the EAA Reservoir STA -- is on track to be ready for use at the start of the 2025 wet season. more
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This photo of Lake Okeechobee was taken March 17 at the Clif Betts Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7). [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
USACE announces virtual LOSOM PDT Meeting and Stakeholder Engagement June 18
LOSOM is an updated water control plan for Lake Okeechobee. more
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This photo from May 22, 2024 shows the north shore of Lake Okeechobee. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O needs lower levels to recover vegetation
Submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) is a critical part of Lake Okeechobee’s ecosystem. more
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This photo of Lake Okeechobee was taken at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) on May 22, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Anglers call for help for Lake Okeechobee vegetation
The “wet season” officially started on May 13, but so far conditions have been dry. more
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This chart shows Lake Okeechobee and WCA-3A and 2A data from May 27-June 2. The SFWMD upgraded the reference system used to measure water elevations. The water elevation readings, also known as water level readings, are now being reported in the newer North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88), instead of the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29). While there is no difference in the actual water level, the water level readings in the NAVD88 measurement system will read about 0.6 feet to 1.6 feet less than the readings in the older NGVD 29 measurement system.
Lake Okeechobee level drops below 13 feet
Lake Okeechobee has dropped below 13 feet above sea level. Will it drop low enough for new submerged aquatic vegetation to sprout? more
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PAHOKEE -- A visible algal bloom was observed at the Pahokee Marina on May 25, 2024. [Photo courtesy FDEP]
Algal bloom at Pahokee Marina intensifies
 Local and state officials continue to battle a harmful algal bloom at the Pahokee Marina. more
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Lake coalition to meet June 7
OKEECHOBEE – The County Coalition for Responsible Management of Lake Okeechobee … more
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Heatwave reminds Floridians that water supply is precious
As our climate rapidly changes, South Florida has endured severe weather events in recent years … more
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This photo of Lake Okeechobee was taken at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) on May 22, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
LOSOM will damage Lake O ecology
The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) is bad news for Lake O. more
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PAHOKEE -- On May 22, Florida Department of Environmental Protection sampled water at the Pahokee Marina. A visible algal bloom was documented. Dominant taxon is Microcystis aerugnosa. Tests for toxins are pending. [Photo courtesy FDEP]
Toxic algae found again at Pahokee marina
The Pahokee marina has a harmful algae bloom (HAB) again according to testing ... … more
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Pier at Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7)
Hot weather helping to lower Lake O
Lake Okeechobee is receding thanks to hot, sunny weather and more water moving south. more
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