Lake Okeechobee Discharges Hitting Florida’s East and West Coasts

Florida’s coasts are bracing for what could be another devastating environmental disaster, as Lake Okeechobee discharges began earlier this week. The United States Army Corps of Engineers announced that it would begin releasing high-volumes of nutrient laden Lake O water to Caloosahatchee and St. Lucie Rivers (4,000 and 1,600 cfs, respectively), which poses a huge … Continue reading Lake Okeechobee Discharges Hitting Florida’s East and West Coasts