LORS 2008 Implementation on 1/20/09:

Operations Department Technical Input

 

Stages in Lake Okeechobee are now within the base flow sub-band.  Tributary inflows are currently in the dry category.  The seasonal outlook for net inflow into the lake is for dry conditions.  The LORSS recommended discharges are up to 450 cfs at S-79 and up to 200 cfs at S-80, and no discharges to the water conservation areas.

 

On December 15, 2008, USACE discontinued base flows to the St. Lucie Estuary and increased flows to the Caloosahatchee Estuary to 650 cfs.  Today the USACE initiate a seven day pulse release to the Caloosahatchee Estuary that will average 650 cfs over the seven day period.  The District recommends that the USACE initiate another seven day 650 pulse release to the Caloosahatchee Estuary when the current one is completed.

Refer to the current SFWMD Position Analysis tracking chart and the LOK stage & discharge history for more information.  

 

For further information regarding technical input for this week’s release decision, refer to the Recommendation from the SFWMD's Staff Environmental Advisory Team.

 


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