Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie River will not resume at this time, Maj. Corey Bell of the Army Corps of Engineers said Friday. One reason is because of toxic algae that prompted the state to issue health alerts for five locations since March 29. Another reason is because of a recommendation by the […]
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Lake Okeechobee water releases
ATLANTA – As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers works through the effects of a strong El Niño climate pattern throughout the south Florida area, we want our partners and stakeholders to know that we are here, and we are listening. As we strive to balance equally important interests, we continue to encourage our partners […]