Posts Tagged ‘Lake Okeechobee Discharges’
Toxic Algae Expected To Make A Comeback
Dr. Zack Jud of the Florida Oceanographic Society compares our waters to a drowning victim that comes up for breaths (during the dry seasons).
Read MoreLake O Bloom A Repeat of 2016?
The latest algae bloom is concerning, particularly if more rain comes and the water is sent back to the estuaries. All the more reason to send the water south.
Read MorePutting the Everglades reservoir into context
By Eric Eikenberg May 15, 2017 TC Palm Now that Gov. Rick Scott has signed the bill to construct a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee, it is time to put…
Read MoreBill would expedite southern reservoir
Bill would expedite southern reservoir to curb Lake Okeechobee discharges By Tyler Treadway May 8, 2017 TC Palm U.S. Rep. Brian Mast will file a bill Thursday to expedite Everglades restoration…
Read MoreGov. Rick Scott will approve reservoir
Gov. Rick Scott will approve reservoir to reduce Lake Okeechobee discharges By Isadora Rangel May 3, 2017 TC Palm TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott will sign a bill to fund a…
Read MoreFlorida Legislature approves reservoir
Florida Legislature approves reservoir to curb Lake Okeechobee discharges By Isadora Rangel May 2, 2017 TC Palm TALLAHASSEE — Senate President Joe Negron seemed overly optimistic earlier this year when he…
Read MoreLegislature Agrees to Fund Lake O Reservoir
Legislature agrees to fund Lake Okeechobee reservoir to curb discharges By Isadora Rangel April 25, 2017 TC Palm TALLAHASSEE — The state House and Senate reached an unprecedented agreement to pay…
Read MoreHouse shouldn’t squander chance to help the Everglades
Lawmakers in Florida House shouldn’t squander best chance yet to help the Everglades By Miami Herald Editorial Board April 22, 2017 The Florida Senate gets it. As a result, Senate…
Read MoreGov. Rick Scott supports south reservoir
Gov. Rick Scott supports south reservoir to curb Lake Okeechobee discharges By Isadora Rangel April 17, 2017 TC Palm TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Rick Scott supports a reservoir south of Lake Okeechobee…
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