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The Franklin Lock is more than 40 miles from Moore Haven, where water from Lake Okeechobee enters the Caloosahatchee River.
Lake releases to Caloosahatchee cut to 650 cfs
JACKSONVILLE -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District will reduce flow from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee River on April 19. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On April 16, Lake Okeechobee was 12 feet above sea level. This photo was taken at the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Memorial Lakeside Recreation Area (Lock 7). [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O level hits 12 feet
The Big O lake level hit 12 feet above sea level on April 16. Anglers and ecologists hope the lake will stay low enough, low enough for SAV to regrow ... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- On April 16, Lake Okeechobee was 12 feet above sea level. This photo was taken at the pier at the Clif Betts Jr. Memorial Lakeside Recreation Area (Lock 7). [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake O level hits 12 feet
The Big O lake level hit 12 feet above sea level on April 16. Anglers and ecologists hope the lake will stay low enough, low enough for SAV to regrow ... more
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Several Lake Okeechobee Boat Locks are temporarily closed April 15
Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that the SFWMD closed certain boat locks... more
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Navigating through Central & Southern Florida’s interconnected waterways
The South Florida Water Management District (District) operates and maintains 11 navigational locks... more
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Aerial of Port Mayaca Lake Okeechobee Florida
Boaters advised to use caution due to low water levels
Lake Okeechobee is not the only body of water getting lower this dry season. more
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This photo is of the Port Mayaca Lock and Dam
Boaters advised to use caution due to low water levels
Lake Okeechobee is not the only body of water getting lower this dry season. more
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Boat locks may close due to safety concerns
Boaters navigating to and from Lake Okeechobee should be advised that some boat locks may close ... more
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The Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River is more than 43 miles from Moore Haven, where water from Lake Okeechobee enters the river.
USACE reduces flow from Lake O to Caloosahatchee
As the level of Lake Okeechobee continues to recede, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will reduce freshwater flow from the lake ... more
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The Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River is more than 43 miles from Moore Haven, where water from Lake Okeechobee enters the river.
USACE reduces flow from Lake O to Caloosahatchee
As the level of Lake Okeechobee continues to recede, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will reduce freshwater flow from the lake ... more
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Lake level slowly receding
Lake Okeechobee continues to recede. On April 9, the Big O was 12.34 inches above sea level, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
Lake level slowly receding
Lake Okeechobee continues to recede. On April 9, the Big O was 12.34 inches above sea level, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). more
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The Franklin Lock on the Caloosahatchee River is more than 43 miles from Moore Haven, where water from Lake Okeechobee enters the river.
W.P. Franklin Lock closure scheduled for April 8
The W.P. Franklin Lock will be closed on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for diving operations. more
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Controlled burn on Lake O marsh cancelled
SFWMD in coordination with the FWC, plans to conduct a prescribed burn of up to 12,000 acres in Glades County .. more
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Lake level drops to 12.53 feet above sea level
Lake Okeechobee was at 12.53 feet above sea level on April 3 ... more
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Lake level drops to 12.53 feet above sea level
Lake Okeechobee was at 12.53 feet above sea level on April 3 ... more
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Lake Okeechobee north shore, photo taken March 17, 2024. [Photo by Katrina Elsken/Lake Okeechobee News]
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reduces releases under Recovery Operations
USACE Jacksonville District began reducing releases under Lake Okeechobee Recovery Operations... more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Tight Splice Charters shared this photo of a big catch on the Big O on March 23. Do you have a fishing phoito to share? Email it to okeenews@iniusa.org. [Photo courtesy Tight Splice Charters]
USACE reduces lake releases east and west
Lake Okeechobee finally dipped below 13 feet (above sea level) last week, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has slowed the flow of lake water east and west. more
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OKEECHOBEE -- Tight Splice Charters shared this photo of a big catch on the Big O on March 23. Do you have a fishing phoito to share? Email it to okeenews@iniusa.org. [Photo courtesy Tight Splice Charters]
USACE reduces lake releases east and west
As Lake Okeechobee finally dipped below 13 feet (above sea level) last week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has slowed the flow of lake water east and west. 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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