The S-131 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee at Lakeport in Glades County will remain open and will not close tomorrow, Thursday, February 2.
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NAPLES, Fla. - The entire Big Cypress Basin (BCB) Board along with officials from Collier County and Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary celebrated the completion of an upgraded water control structure in Naples that borders portions of the Bird Rookery Swamp and Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary.
The S-131 Boat Lock on Lake Okeechobee at Lakeport in Glades County will temporarily close to navigation for routine maintenance on Thursday, February 2, 2023. The boat lock is expected to re-open on Friday, February 3, 2023.
As part of our flood control mission, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) operates and maintains more than 2,175 miles of canals from Orlando to the Florida Keys. Keeping these canals clear of debris and vegetation, especially on their banks, ensures the regional flood control system works to protect our neighborhoods and communities.