6 Jun 2012

Corps continues water release for Caloosahatchee Estuary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has begun another release of small amounts of water from Lake Okeechobee as part of an ongoing effort to reduce saltwater content in the Caloosahatchee Estuary.

29 May 2012

Corps resumes water releases for Caloosahatchee Estuary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has started releasing small amounts of water from Lake Okeechobee in a continued effort to reduce saltwater content in the Caloosahatchee Estuary.

23 Apr 2012

Corps begins water release to Caloosahatchee River

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 23, 2012) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has announced it has begun releasing water from Lake Okeechobee to the Caloosahatchee River to ease growing concerns about algal blooms.

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.

10 Feb 2012

Corps temporarily closes Port Mayaca South Recreation Area

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announced today it has temporarily closed the Port Mayaca South Recreation Area at Lake Okeechobee due to ongoing construction associated with the rehabilitation of Herbert Hoover Dike.

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.

10 Jun 2011

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers cautions mariners, public about dangerous low water level conditions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District cautions mariners, property owners and the public to be mindful of low water level conditions when planning and conducting activities in, on or near lakes and waterways across the entire lower portion of the Florida peninsula.

3 Jun 2011

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District closes St. Lucie South Campground boat ramp due to low water levels

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District has closed the St. Lucie South Campground Boat Ramp due to continuing declines in water surface stages in Lake Okeechobee and the Okeechobee Waterway (OWW).