Low water levels in Lake Okeechobee are causing higher salinity downstream in Southwest Florida.
2 reports, 2 independent
Updated Aug 11
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What happened
Low water levels in Lake Okeechobee are causing higher salinity downstream in Southwest Florida.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Lake Okeechobee
freshwater lake in the state of Florida, USA
Nothing else this week.
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Caloosahatchee River
river on the southwest Gulf Coast of Florida in the United States
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Florida Gulf Coast University
university in Lee County, Florida
Nothing else this week.
Related events
- Drought is affecting portions of Miami-Dade County, emphasizing Lake Okeechobee's critical role in the South Florida water system.
- City seeks review of water quality standards as water flows from Lake Okeechobee to the St. Lucie River.
- Lake Okeechobee is fed by the Kissimmee River Valley, and coastal areas in the region are reported to be in good shape.