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Lake Okeechobee Council forming
FWC is moving forward to form a Lake Okeechobee Council that will focus on improving the health of the big lake’s ecology. more
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SFWMD announces upcoming meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. 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 will be closed on February 3
The W.P Franklin Lock will likely be closed for the entire day on February 3, 2026, for electrical upgrades. more
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USACE will host public meetings supporting the Interim Operations Plan
The A-2 STA is a feature within the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Phase of the CEPP. more
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The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is an endangered species found in the Everglades. [Photo by Lori Oberhofter, National Park Service]
CERP: 'We're saving ourselves'
The South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Jan. 23 meeting reviewed updates to the Integrated Delivery Schedule for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. more
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The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is an endangered species found in the Everglades. [Photo by Lori Oberhofter, National Park Service]
CERP: 'We're saving ourselves'
The South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Jan. 23 meeting reviewed updates to the Integrated Delivery Schedule for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. more
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Lake Okeechobee Council to speak for the lake
OKEECHOBEE – What can be done to improve Lake Okeechobee’s ecology? more
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Lake Okeechobee Council to speak for the lake
OKEECHOBEE – What can be done to improve Lake Okeechobee’s ecology? more
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SFWMD announces public meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On April 16, Lake Okeechobee was 12 feet above sea level. This photo was taken at the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Memorial Lakeside Recreation Area (Lock 7). [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Airboat launch area to be built at Lock 7
OKEECHOBEE – An airboat launch area is planned at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7). more
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Lake Okeechobee on a partly cloudy day.
FWC invites the public to attend Lake Okeechobee listening sessions
FWC will host two public listening sessions to gather community input on Lake Okeechobee... 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]
What will 2026 bring for Lake Okeechobee?
Low lake levels mean opportunities to remove muck and plant native vegetation ... 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]
What will 2026 bring for Lake Okeechobee?
Low lake levels mean opportunities to remove muck and plant native vegetation ... more
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Lake Okeechobee will host the final Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops of the season Nov. 13-15. [Photo courtesy Craig Lamb/Bassmaster]]
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]
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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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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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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