Lake Okeechobee Conditions Report February 5, 2008:

 

According to the USACE web site, Lake Okeechobee stage is 10.05’ NGVD, which is 0.01’ lower than a week ago and 0.07’ lower than a month ago.  The current stage is 1.53’ lower than it was a year ago and 4.66’ below its historical average for this time of year.  The lake continues to receive inflows of approximately 250 cfs from the Kissimmee River (S65E).  No major outflows are reported. 

 

Monthly submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV) monitoring is being performed this week.  Initial reports from the south end of the lake are that water clarity is excellent but SAV is sparse and limited to the macroalga Chara.  The January water-quality monitoring trip was performed on the 29th but data from that trip are not yet available. 

 


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