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OKEECHOBEE -- Tight Splice Charters shared this photo of a big catch on the Big O on March 23. Do you have a fishing phoito to share? Email it to okeenews@iniusa.org. [Photo courtesy Tight Splice Charters]
USACE reduces lake releases east and west
As Lake Okeechobee finally dipped below 13 feet (above sea level) last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has slowed the flow of lake water east and west. more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake recession could hit recovery level even if releases east stop
WEST PALM BEACH –  Lake releases to coastal estuaries may be slowing soon, but Mother Nature could bring the Big O lake level down anyway. more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Direct rainfall slows lake recession
Direct rainfall into Lake Okeechobee stalled the big lake’s recession the week of Feb. 24 to March 2 … more
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S-65A Boat Lock will be closed March 9-13, 2025
The S-65A Boat Lock on the Kissimmee River in Polk County will temporarily close next week for a routine inspection. more
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Engineers play a crucial role in the district’s mission
In recognition of Engineers Week, the South Florida Water Management District (District) is recognizing our talented team of engineers... more
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SFWMD to hold workshops for the Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan updates
Join the South Florida Water Management District (District) for four workshops... more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O vegetation has good chance of improving
Lake Okeechobee has about a 50% chance of getting down to 12 feet by June 1, according to information shared at the Feb. 13 meeting of the South Florida Water Management … more
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Map of Boat Lock S-127. [Map courtesy USACE]
S-127 Boat Lock in Glades County reopened February 13
The S-127 Boat Lock in Glades County reopened to navigation on Thursday, February 13... more
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SFWMD recognizes the women of the district who safeguard our water resources
The District’s team of scientists, engineers and many other talented staff are working every day... more
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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
SFWMD operates and maintains the world’s largest water management system
Moving water to meet varying conditions and needs is essential to sustaining South Florida’s people... more
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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
Lake O once again blamed for coastal algal bloom
A nontoxic algal bloom at a marina in Port Salerno on Jan. 2 had some coastal media once again blaming Lake Okeechobee. more
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The S-131 Boat Lock at Lake Port in Glades County is now open for navigation. [Map courtesy USACE]
S-131 Boat Lock in Glades County is Now Open
The S-131 Boat Lock in Glades County is now open for navigation. more
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Map of Boat Lock S-127. [Map courtesy USACE]
S-127 Boat Lock in Okeechobee County will be temporarily closed for maintenance
The S-127 Boat Lock in Okeechobee County will be temporarily closed starting Monday, January 27... more
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The Julian Keen, Jr. Lock and Dam at Moore Haven.
Julien Keen Jr. Lock open with width restriction
Attention all concerned boaters! Julien Keen Jr. Lock is open with a 24-foot width restriction until further notice. more
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The S-131 Boat Lock at Lake Port in Glades County is temporarily closed until further notice for maintenance. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
S-131 Boat Lock in Glades County is temporarily closed for maintenance
The S-131 Boat Lock at Lake Port in Glades County is temporarily closed until further notice for maintenance. more
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Lake O slowly receding
Lake Okeechobee is still about 6 inches higher than the average for this time of year, but the Big O is slowly receding. 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 is open with a 26 foot width restriction
W.P Franklin Lock is open with a 26 foot width restriction until further notice. 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.
USACE announces W.P Franklin Lock has a 25 Foot width restriction
W.P Franklin Lock is has a 25 Foot width restriction until further notice. more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
USACE plans to improve Lake O vegetation
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will attempt to give Lake Okeechobee a “recovery year,” more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake releases to start Dec. 7
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will release water east to the St. Lucie River and Lake Worth Lagoon and slightly increase releases west to the Caloosahatchee River ... more
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