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USACE announces CEPP Bi-annual meeting will be held April 2
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District will hold a Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Bi-annual meeting on April 2 ... more
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Does smoke from wildfires pose health hazards?
Wildfires in the Lake Okeechobee area have some residents voicing air quality concerns regarding the burning of vegetation that has been treated with chemical herbicides. more
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Multiple navigation locks on Lake Okeechobee’s north shore will temporarily close soon
Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that if current dry conditions persist and the levels of Lake Okeechobee continue to recede ... more
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Water conservation is important year round.
Drought could mean mandatory water restrictions
WEST PALM BEACH – South Florida is in drought, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) Resiliency Officer Carolina Maran... more
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Navigating the dry season with a conservation mindset
Florida’s water story in 2025 was one of progress, partnership and a shared commitment to responsible stewardship. more
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Staff planting native eelgrass in 2025. {Photo by Alyssa Jordan/FWC]
Low lake level brings more planting, muck removal and controlled burns
SFWMD and FWC will take advantage of the low water level in Lake Okeechobee to improve the Lake Okeechobee ecology. more
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LAKE OKEECHOBEE -- The Green Mach 1 sits on a barge on Lake Okeechobee, turning harvested aquatic plants into a slurry which is pumped over the dike to to a pasture 5 miles away. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Six different companies to try to clean Lake O
Six different companies will remove nutrients from Lake Okeechobee this summer as part of a $20 million plan to improve the ecology of the big lake. 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]
Worst case scenario: Lake O could drop to 9.5 feet
Lake Okeechobee was at 12.67 feet above sea level on Feb. 6, and is expected to keep dropping until the wet season starts. During the Feb. 6 media briefing, Col. Brandon Bowman, commander of the … more
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Lake Okeechobee Council forming
FWC is moving forward to form a Lake Okeechobee Council that will focus on improving the health of the big lake’s ecology. more
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SFWMD announces upcoming meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. more
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USACE will host public meetings supporting the Interim Operations Plan
The A-2 STA is a feature within the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Phase of the CEPP. more
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The Cape Sable seaside sparrow is an endangered species found in the Everglades. [Photo by Lori Oberhofter, National Park Service]
CERP: 'We're saving ourselves'
The South Florida Ecosystem Restoration Task Force Jan. 23 meeting reviewed updates to the Integrated Delivery Schedule for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan. more
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Lake Okeechobee Council to speak for the lake
OKEECHOBEE – What can be done to improve Lake Okeechobee’s ecology? more
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SFWMD announces public meetings
Join the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) for upcoming public meetings in the next few weeks. 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]
What will 2026 bring for Lake Okeechobee?
Low lake levels mean opportunities to remove muck and plant native vegetation ... more
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Lake Okeechobee will host the final Nitro Boats Bassmaster Elite Qualifier presented by Bass Pro Shops of the season Nov. 13-15. [Photo courtesy Craig Lamb/Bassmaster]]
SFWMD ‘strike team’ to be ready for Lake O restoration work
WEST PALM BEACH – Lake Okeechobee levels are expected to drop enough by Spring to allow restoration projects to improve the big lake’s ecology. 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]
Lake Okeechobee in demand for water supply
WEST PALM BEACH – As the dry season continues to bring below average rainfall, what’s the priority for the water in Lake Okeechobee? more
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OKEECHOBEE -- FWC biologists and Big Lake Teen Anglers teamed up to plant vegetation near the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Lakeside Recreation Area (aka Lock 7) on June 20. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Area officials want to see action on Lake O cleanup
Drier weather conditions and a lower level for Lake Okeechobee bring the opportunity for projects to clean up the muck, and area officials want to see some action. more
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FORT DENAUD -- The pumps were turned on at the new C-43 reservoir following the ribbon cutting ceremony on July 15, 2025. The timing for test fills of the reservoir will depend on when and where rain falls. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
C-43 reservoir in testing phase when water is available
OKEECHOBEE -- The C-43 reservoir was officially opened in July 2025. When will the Caloosahatchee River receive the benefit of the water storage there? more
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Counties around Lake O working on septic-to-sewer projects
OKEECHOBEE – Septic-to-sewer projects continue to be a priority for members of the County Coalition for the Responsible Management of Lake Okeechobee, the St. Lucie and Caloosahatchee Estuaries … more
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