In anticipation of Hurricane Helene, SFWMD drew down the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and Lake Istokpoga to create storage space …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/26/24 |
Lake Okeechobee was at 14.99 feet above sea level on Sept. 17, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/18/24 |
The Lake Okeechobee Component A Reservoir (LOCAR) is moving forward for inclusion for funding in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/16/24 |
Lake Okeechobee continues to rise, primarily from direct rainfall into the big lake.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/13/24 |
Lake Okeechobee was at 14.36 feet above sea level on Sept. 4, with most of the inflow coming directly from the sky into the Big O.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 9/4/24 |
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE) began making low-flow releases from the C-44 reservoir...
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News from USACE
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8/30/24
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The 2024 hurricane season has been kind to South Florida so far …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/23/24 |
Lake Okeechobee is rising and LOSOM is in place. What does that mean for the rest of the hurricane season?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/16/24 |
After spending more than a month around 13.5 feet above sea level, recent heavy rainfall is causing the Lake Okeechobee level to rise.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/15/24 |
The LOSOM represents a significant shift in operational philosophy ...
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News from USACE
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8/13/24
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Can turbidity curtains help regrow submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in Lake Okeechobee?
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/12/24 |
The Lake Okeechobee Component A Reservoir (LOCAR) is moving through the federal review process.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/12/24 |
The project partners have been working to finalize the study scope to achieve benefits...
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News from SFWMD
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8/12/24
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Lake Okeechobee is in good shape should the hurricane season bring more storms ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/9/24 |
Direct rainfall caused Lake Okeechobee to rise slightly over the first weekend in August ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 8/7/24 |
Lake Okeechobee continues to hold around 13.5 feet as direct rainfall is slightly higher than evapotranspiration.
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By Katrina Elsken
Caloosa Belle Independent | 7/31/24 |
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) continue to monitor water quality …
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/29/24 |
Direct rainfall continues to be the source of most water entering Lake Okeechobee and evapotranspiration continues to be the way most water leaves the big lake.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/24/24 |
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has effectively used algaecide to break up toxic algal blooms ...
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/19/24 |
Lake Okeechobee’s water level stayed about the same last week.
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By Katrina Elsken
Lake Okeechobee News | 7/17/24 |