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Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
SFWMD ‘strike team’ to be ready for Lake O restoration work
WEST PALM BEACH – Lake Okeechobee levels are expected to drop enough by Spring to allow restoration projects to improve the big lake’s ecology. more
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Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Lake Okeechobee in demand for water supply
WEST PALM BEACH – As the dry season continues to bring below average rainfall, what’s the priority for the water in Lake Okeechobee? more
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OKEECHOBEE -- FWC biologists and Big Lake Teen Anglers teamed up to plant vegetation near the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) on June 20. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Area officials want to see action on Lake O cleanup
Drier weather conditions and a lower level for Lake Okeechobee bring the opportunity for projects to clean up the muck, and area officials want to see some action. more
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FORT DENAUD -- The pumps were turned on at the new C-43 reservoir following the ribbon cutting ceremony on July 15, 2025. The timing for test fills of the reservoir will depend on when and where rain falls. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
C-43 reservoir in testing phase when water is available
OKEECHOBEE -- The C-43 reservoir was officially opened in July 2025. When will the Caloosahatchee River receive the benefit of the water storage there? more
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Counties around Lake O working on septic-to-sewer projects
OKEECHOBEE – Septic-to-sewer projects continue to be a priority for members of the County Coalition for the Responsible Management of Lake Okeechobee, the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Estuaries … more
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Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Worst case scenario: Lake could drop to 9.5 feet
How low will Lake Okeechobee go this dry season? more
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Located in central and southern Florida, the 451,000 acre lake and 154 mile long waterway extends from the Atlantic Ocean at Stuart, to the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Meyers. The waterway runs through Lake Okeechobee and consists of the Caloosahatchee River to the west of the lake and the St. Lucie Canal east of the lake.
Okeechobee Waterway is fully operational
Attention all concerned boaters! The floating tussock hazard in the Okeechobee Waterway Route 2 ... more
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Evapotranspiration exceeds flow into Lake O
Lake Okeechobee is losing more water to evapotranspiration than it is receiving in inflow and rainfall, according to the South Florida Water Management District... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On Nov. 15, 2019 a group of anglers staged a prrotest at a Lake Okeechobee boat ramp. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
FWC responds to questions about canal spraying
OKEECHOBEE –  Over the past two months, the Lake Okeechobee News has published a series of articles about the use of chemical herbicides to combat invasive aquatic plants. The article … more
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Water hyacinth are an invasive plant.
Does herbicide spraying impact drinking water?
OUA customers have a personal interest in the use of chemical herbicides on plants in Lake Okeechobee. The main water intake is west of the “Lock 7” pier. more
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Lower lake levels over the summer helped the Lake Okeechobee ecology. The lake was below 12 feet long enough for sunlight to penetrate the water and encourage new submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) to sprout. SAV is the lake's filter system and provides habitat for fish. For the story, see page X. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
Dry season could bring below average rainfall
Lake Okeechobee is within the “ecological envelope,” according to information shared at the Nov. 13 meeting of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) … more
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The SAV may be difficult to see from the lake surface, due to the water conditions, explained Alyssa Jordan of FWC. [Photo courtesy Alyssa Jordan/FWC]
FWC please show us: What's Happening on My Lake?
Something amazing happened at the Nov. 5 meeting of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. more
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The flowering Vallisneria (tapegrass or eelgrass) plants shown in thi photo provides an excellent habitat for fish and wildlife on the western shore of Lake Okeechobee. [Photo courtesy SFWMD]
FWC to focus on Lake O ecology
On Nov. 5, Florida Fish and Game Conservation Commission (FWC) officials vowed to improve the ecological health of Lake Okeechobee. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Lisa Bock shared this photo of a manatee eating vegeation along a sea wall. [Courtesy photo]
Residents who live on canals oppose herbicide spraying
The debate over herbicide spraying of aquatic plants hits close to home for many Okeechobee County residents. more
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Lake Hicpochee Project to benefit Caloosahatchee River
GLADES COUNTY – A project underway in Glades County is designed to improve the timing and quality of the local basin runoff that drains into the Caloosahatchee River. more
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In this graphic from Aug. 21, which was shared at the County Coalition for the Responsible Management of Lake Okeechobee, the blue lines track where the spray boat went on that day and the pink areas indicate where herbicide was sprayed. [Art courtesy FWC]
FWC uses GPS to track spraying contractors
In 2019, thousands of anglers packed public hearings to voice complaints and concerns about the use of herbicides to control invasive aquatic vegetation. more
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Lake O expected to end dry season around 14 feet
Water managers expect Lake Okeechobee to end the wet season just above 14 feet according to information shared … more
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More water storage needed north of Lake O
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Governing Board reviewed the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP) at their Oct. 9 meeting. more
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In conjunction with Notices to Navigation: 2025-020 and 021 (floating tussock hazard in the channel in the Okeechobee Waterway near Route 2), the navigation channel remains temporarily closed while we continue to remove the material using mechanical means (heavy equipment). [Photo courtesy USACE]
Navigation locks along Okeechobee Waterway remain open during government shutdown
Attention all concerned boaters! Navigation locks along the Okeechobee Waterway remain open and staffed during a government shutdown. more
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The treatment area will include Uncle Joes cut to west of Ritta Island including the rim canal, and Clewiston navigation channel.
FWC herbicides sometimes hit native plants
Chemical herbicides used by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) spray program to control invasive plants sometimes hit beneficial, native plants as well. more
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