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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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Caleb Hudson shows off part of his catch from the second day of the tournament. [Photo by Andy Crawford/BASS]
Weather changes complicate bass tournament
CLEWISTON — Last September, Caleb Hudson  didn’t know what direction he wanted to take in life. He came just short of winning the  College Classic Bracket presented by … more
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Tennessee's Sam Hanggi has taken the lead on Day 1 of the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops with a total of 23 pounds, 15 ounces.[Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.S.S]
Hanggi’s afternoon rally lifts him to lead at Okeechobee
CLEWISTON — After practice for the Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops ,  Sam Hanggi  was convinced he wasn’t going to catch a … 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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Water supply, lake ecology at risk under new lake plan
Glades area residents spoke out about concerns the new plan for Lake Okeechobee will harm the lake’s ecology and threaten water supply … more
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Lake Okeechobee algae monitoring protects public health
The summer heat continues to maintain continues ripe for algal blooms in South Florida ... more
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