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5 Aug 2020
Corps to temporarily close Moore Haven Lock for repairs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announces it will temporarily close the Moore Haven Lock along the Okeechobee Waterway in south Florida for repairs August 8 through 15.
23 Aug 2013
Corps further reduces flows from Lake Okeechobee
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District has announced another decrease in discharges from Lake Okeechobee that will take effect this weekend.
21 Aug 2013
Corps reduces water releases from Lake Okeechobee
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will reduce the amount of water flowing from Lake Okeechobee as a result of falling lake levels, drier conditions and an improving precipitation forecast.
9 Jan 2013
Milestones reached at Herbert Hoover Dike as dedication to water management balance continues
The past year saw both low water and high water at Lake Okeechobee, as well as completion of one project and the start of others on Herbert Hoover Dike (HHD). The best news occurred in October, when the last section of cutoff wall in the dike between Port Mayaca and Belle Glade was accepted by Jacksonville District construction representatives. The action meant 21.4 miles of cutoff wall that had been under construction since 2007 was in place, reducing the risk of failure for the southeast portion of the dike.
9 Oct 2012
Hours to change on Okeechobee Waterway locks
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has announced it will change the operating hours at locks on the Okeechobee Waterway in accordance with a national strategy to standardize lock operations.
6 Jun 2012
Corps to temporarily close locks on Okeechobee Waterway
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has announced it will temporarily close two locks along the Okeechobee Waterway in south Florida for repairs.
6 Mar 2012
Temporary closure of Moore Haven Lock postponed until June 11
The US Army Corps of Engineers has postponed the closure date of the Moore Haven Lock after taking into consideration additional concerns expressed by local business owners.
17 Feb 2012
Temporary closure of Moore Haven Lock scheduled to begin May 14 to install Manatee Protection System
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has postponed the start date for installation of the Manatee Protection System (MPS) at the Moore Haven Lock as a result of concerns expressed by the public at a meeting held Feb. 16 in Clewiston.
9 Feb 2012
Public Meeting scheduled to discuss Manatee Protection System installation and temporary closure at Moore Haven Lock
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District will host a public meeting Thursday, Feb. 16 to discuss the scheduled temporary closure of the Moore Haven Lock on the Okeechobee Waterway from April 2- May 25 during installation of the Manatee Protection System (MPS).
25 Aug 2011
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District to host Manatee Pass Gates public meeting
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will conduct a public meeting, Sept. 1, to discuss the installation of Manatee Protection Systems (MPS) at the Moore Haven Lock on the Okeechobee Waterway.