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  • FWC to conduct prescribed burn on Lake Okeechobee

    Wednesday, April 8, 2026 -  FWC, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District, plan to conduct a prescribed burn in the Chancey Bay marsh on the northeast side of Lake Okeechobee the week of April 13, weather permitting.
  • Zipper Canal Closure Map

    Zipper Canal closure on Lake Okeechobee

    Tuesday, February 10, 2026 -  FWC, in coordination with the South Florida Water Management District, has temporarily closed the Zipper Canal starting this week to facilitate nearby restoration work.
  • FWC: Report cold weather impacts to wildlife

    Thursday, January 29, 2026 -  The FWC is monitoring upcoming cold weather systems forecasted to bring some of the coldest temperatures seen in decades to parts of Florida, including Lake Okeechobee and surrounding areas.
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