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Pier at Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7)
Lake releases limited to beneficial flow
With Lake Okeechobee’s level at 15.3 feet and NOAA predictions of increased chances of late season hurricanes .… more
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Photo courtesy SFWMD
Temporary change in operations for the S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston
The S-310 Boat Lock in Clewiston will have new hours beginning Aug. 10. more
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STA proposed near Lazy 7 to be discussed at Thursday meeting
A presentation on the Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area Project (LKBSTA) is planned for 10 a.m. on Aug. 10 ... more
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The Lake Okeechobee Component A Reservoir (LOCAR) is planned on 12,000 acres in Highlands County, near th C-41A Canal. The property is in pastureland and currently owned by Lykes Bros. (Map courtesy SFWMD0
12,000-acre reservoir planned in Highlands County
A 12,000-acre reservoir north of Lake Okeechobee could help reduce damaging high water levels in the big lake ... more
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USACE plans meetings about Everglades restoration
CEPP focuses restoration on more natural flows into and through the central and southern Everglades... more
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Aerial of Port Mayaca Lake Okeechobee Florida
Lake Okeechobee at 15.25 feet
Lake Okeechobee continues its summer rise as heavy rainfall directly into the big lake adds to the inflow from the Kissimmee River basin. more
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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
Lake Okeechobee at 15.25 feet
Lake Okeechobee continues its summer rise as heavy rainfall directly into the big lake adds to the inflow from the Kissimmee River basin. more
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Water 'banking' keeps Lake O higher
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has “banked” nearly 2 feet of extra water in Lake Okeechobee in the past year. more
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Water 'banking' keeps Lake O higher
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has “banked” nearly 2 feet of extra water in Lake Okeechobee in the past year. more
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Lake Okeechobee is among the top 10 bass fishing lakes according to the 2023 BASSMASTER ranking.
Heavy rainfall pushes Lake Okeechobee higher
Heavy rainfall continues to push Lake Okeechobee higher with little water leaving the lake, aside from evapotranspiration. more
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On July 21, 2023, FDEP sampled water from Lake Okeechobee at Port Mayaca. Tests are pending.
Online meeting to discuss storage north of Lake O
LOCAR is an above ground reservoir project that will cover 12,000 acres of property currently owned by Lykes Bros. in Highlands County. more
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Online meeting to discuss storage north of Lake O
LOCAR is an above ground reservoir project that will cover 12,000 acres of property currently owned by Lykes Bros. in Highlands County. more
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Lake O rising with little water discharged
Lake Okeechobee is about 2 feet higher than it was at this time last year. more
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Okeechobee commissioners concerned about STA project
County Commissioners are so concerned about a proposed STA near the Lazy 7 subdivision that they have rescheduled their own regular meetings … more
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Public meetings set to discuss water storage and treatment projects
Two public meetings about the water treatment project near Lazy 7 are set for Aug. 29 at the Civic Center on U.S. 98 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. more
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A reservoir to store 200,000 acre feet of water is proposed north of Lake Okeechobee in HIghlands County. Three alternatives for the reservoir range from a depth of 10.2 feet to a depth of 18 feet.
Meeting to discuss water storage north of Lake O
SFWMD will host two meetings next week about the North of Lake Okeechobee Storage Reservoir (LOCAR) Section 203 Study ... more
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Lake releases would not have changed under LOSOM
Information about Lake Okeechobee shared online – and occasionally emailed by elected officials – continues to include misleading statements. more
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On July 17, FDEP took this photo at Port Mayaca. Tests indicated the toxin levels had dropped.
Hot weather, Saharan dust contribute to algal blooms
Algal blooms continue to flourish in Florida lakes, canals and rivers as Saharan dust adds to the nutrient load in Florida waters. more
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LOSOM will hold lake level higher
The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) is still on track to be approved... more
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Public invited to property appraisal presentation
Hendry County Property Appraiser Dena Pittman and her staff will provide a short presentation covering topics such ... more
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