Posts Tagged ‘red tide’
Recovery Operations to Begin for Lake Okeechobee
At the Rivers Coalition meeting on Nov. 21 in Stuart, Florida, Maj. Cory J. Bell of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that the Corps will be starting Recovery…
Read MoreKeeping an Eye on Red Tide in SWFL
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) reported on Oct. 25 that the red tide organism, Karenia brevis, was found in background to high concentrations in 49 samples offshore of Southwest…
Read MoreArmy Corps Starts Lowering Lake Okeechobee Heading into Dry Season
The Caloosahatchee River and Estuary receives freshwater from two sources — watershed runoff, which largely comes from precipitation, and Lake Okeechobee releases. Learn more >> On Saturday, Oct. 26, the U.S.…
Read MorePreserving Paradise Day 2: Water Quality Economics & Advocacy
Water quality is directly tied to the health of our economies, as our Preserving Paradise participants explored in the program’s second session on Aug. 20 at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour…
Read MoreLOSOM Record of Decision Signed
Yesterday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division Commander signed a Record of Decision for the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM), the final step in the approval process for…
Read MoreWatershed Runoff and Lake O Releases: Explainer
Much attention is paid to the impact releases from Lake Okeechobee have on the CRE, however, basin runoff from the Caloosahatchee watershed also takes a considerable toll.
Read MoreWater Quality Panel Engages Local Business Community
On July 10, an expert panel involving SCCF explored the importance of good water quality for good business.
Read MoreWhat the Rainy Season and La Niña Mean this Year for SWFL
Afternoon rains have made their return to Southwest Florida, offering relief from the sweltering heat that builds up throughout the day during summer in our subtropical climate. With the expected…
Read MoreNew Lake O Operating System, LOSOM, in Final Stages
On May 24, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM), the updated management plan for Lake Okeechobee. The plan seeks…
Read MoreWildlife Impacts Reveal Red Tide’s Persistence
Wildlife impacts from red tide can be reported without the local presence of a red tide bloom.
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