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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]
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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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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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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SFWMD announces public meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next three weeks. 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 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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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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SFWMD invites the public to an Open House on March 12
You're invited to join the South Florida Water Management District (District) for an upcoming Open House... 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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Roseate spoonbills take flight near a sugarcane farm in the Everglades Agricultural Area. [Photo by Ibrahim Alava]
Rock mine proposed in Everglades Agriculture Area
 A rock mine proposed on private land in the Everglades Agriculture Area (EAA) could provide water storage south of Lake Okeechobee. 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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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 Carson-Newman University team of Blake Wheat (left) and Zachary Helton (right) led Day 1 of the Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Lake Okeechobee presented by Bass Pro Shops. [Courtesy photo]
BassMaster College Series tournament on Lake O
CLEWISTON, Fla.  —   A late-morning kicker buoyed the bag for Carson-Newman University’s Zachary Helton and Blake Wheat, whose five-bass limit of 24 pounds, 5 ounces topped the … 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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