Lake O discharges to Stuart will stop April 15, will continue for Caloosahatchee River
Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River will stop April 15, but they will continue to the Caloosahatchee River, the Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday.
Lake Okeechobee
current flow & news coverage
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Current conditions for Lake O and WCA's
South Florida Water Management District website
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Daily water data
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Lake Okeechobee almost completely covered in algae, sparking summer concerns
'It's very, very concerning that we're already into this, and it's only the beginning of June,' Mark Perry says.
Lake Okeechobee Discharges Article
Learn about the current happenings surrounding Lake Okeechobee discharges.
Lake Okeechobee discharges coming Saturday; Army Corps says lake too high
The Army Corps of Engineers will begin discharging water from a swollen Lake Okeechobee on Saturday.
Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River halted after algae found in water
Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River halted after algae found in water.
Lake Okeechobee discharges resume; Army Corps says algae controlled
Lake Okeechobee discharges resume; Army Corps says algae controlled
Lake Okeechobee Discharges Virtual Town Hall
Join us for an informative town hall where we will delve into the various aspects surrounding this issue, including its environmental impact, its implications for local communities, and potential solutions moving forward.
Is Lake Okeechobee's water level too high? Head of Florida Oceanographic Society says yes
The rainy season is far from over and worries grow about what that could mean for communities on the Treasure Coast and in Palm Beach County.
Land crabs become social media stars as migration begins
WPTV covers land crabs coming out in large numbers in the community and interviews Mark Perry.
Legacy Giving
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Letter to the Editor: Storm Season Means Lake Discharges
Many remember the “Lost Summers” of 2013, 2016 and 2018, when serious algal blooms caused severe economic repercussions.
'LIKE CHOCOLATE MILK': Here's why billions of gallons of freshwater is dumping into St. Lucie River
Billions of gallons of water filled with runoff from surrounding urban and agricultural areas are dumping into the St. Lucie River after significant rainfall filled the new C-44 Reservoir and surrounding canals to dangerously high levels.
Living Docks
Program Update - February 2024
The Living Docks program launched a pilot study in April of 2023. Thirty (30) docks within the St. Lucie Estuary and the Indian River Lagoon hosted oyster restoration mats. Fifteen of the thirty were biologically assessed for community shifts across the benthic…
‘Living docks’ to aid waterways
Volunteers sought for oyster restoration project for lagoon, river.
Living Docks Oyster Matting 12-6-22 (Private)
This is a private event
Join us to create oyster mats for our Living Docks Program. Like many estuaries worldwide, the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), has seen a decline in resources and overall water quality due to human activities. One method to help restore water quality and benthic habitats is the…
Living Docks Oyster Matting (FULL)
Like many estuaries worldwide, the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), has seen a decline in resources and overall water quality due to human activities. One method to help restore water quality and benthic habitats is the construction and deployment of oyster restoration mats on dock pilings, known as the…
Living Docks Oyster Matting (FULL)
Like many estuaries worldwide, the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), has seen a decline in resources and overall water quality due to human activities. One method to help restore water quality and benthic habitats is the construction and deployment of oyster restoration mats on dock pilings, known as the…
Living Docks Oyster Matting (FULL)
Like many estuaries worldwide, the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), has seen a decline in resources and overall water quality due to human activities. One method to help restore water quality and benthic habitats is the construction and deployment of oyster restoration mats on dock pilings, known as the…
Living Docks Oyster Matting (FULL)
Like many estuaries worldwide, the Indian River Lagoon (IRL), has seen a decline in resources and overall water quality due to human activities. One method to help restore water quality and benthic habitats is the construction and deployment of oyster restoration mats on dock pilings, known as the…
