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Water managers moved water into Big O ahead of storm
In anticipation of Hurricane Helene, SFWMD drew down the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes and Lake Istokpoga to create storage space … more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake Okeechobee level nears 15 feet
Lake Okeechobee was at 14.99 feet above sea level on Sept. 17, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). more
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An above ground reservoir is planned in Highlands County.
Water storage planned north of Lake O
The Lake Okeechobee Component A Reservoir (LOCAR) is moving forward for inclusion for funding in the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). more
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Heavy rainfall continues to impact lake, estuaries and STAs
Lake Okeechobee continues to rise, primarily from direct rainfall into the big lake. more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake continues to rise due to heavy rainfall
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. more
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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
USACE conducting small releases from C-44 Reservoir to prepare for storms
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (USACE) began making low-flow releases from the C-44 reservoir... more
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No water released from Big O as rain drives lake higher
The 2024 hurricane season has been kind to South Florida so far … more
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What does LOSOM mean for hurricane season?
Lake Okeechobee is rising and LOSOM is in place. What does that mean for the rest of the hurricane season? more
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Lake O rising due to direct rainfall
After spending more than a month around 13.5 feet above sea level, recent heavy rainfall is causing the Lake Okeechobee level to rise. more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
USACE commander signs LOSOM Record of Decision
The LOSOM represents a significant shift in operational philosophy ... more
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Turbidity curtains could help lake vegetation grow
Can turbidity curtains help regrow submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) in Lake Okeechobee? 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
LOCAR would store water north of Lake O
The Lake Okeechobee Component A Reservoir (LOCAR) is moving through the federal review process. more
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Update on the Central and Southern Florida (C&SF) Flood Resiliency Study
The project partners have been working to finalize the study scope to achieve benefits... more
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Lake O in good shape for hurricane season
Lake Okeechobee is in good shape should the hurricane season bring more storms ... more
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The SFWMD upgraded the reference system used to measure water elevations. The water elevation readings, also known as water level readings, are now being reported in the newer North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88), instead of the National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29). While there is no difference in the actual water level, the water level readings in the NAVD88 measurement system will read about 0.6 feet to 1.6 feet less than the readings in the older NGVD 29 measurement system.
Lake Okeechobee level rises slightly
Direct rainfall caused Lake Okeechobee to rise slightly over the first weekend in August ... more
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Lake O stays around 13.5 feet despite direct rainfall
Lake Okeechobee continues to hold around 13.5 feet as direct rainfall is slightly higher than evapotranspiration. more
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July 12 algae bloom at Port Mayaca [Photo courtesy FDEP]
SFWMD continues to monitor Lake O algal blooms
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) continue to monitor water quality … more
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Lake O level stays the same despite heavy direct rainfall
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. more
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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
Algaecide tested on Caloosahatchee River
The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has effectively used algaecide to break up toxic algal blooms ... more
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Lake level stays around 13.5 as rainfall exceeds evapotranspiration
Lake Okeechobee’s water level stayed about the same last week. more
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