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Will ‘Send It South’ Destroy Keys? “Around the Lake” Edition Formerly Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, & The Sun Vol. 110 No. 73 Wednesday, June 19, 2019 50¢ plus tax Will ‘send it south’ destroy Keys? By Katrina Elsken has acted as a dam transecting the Everglades from the big lake could result in massive algal Lake Okeechobee News since 1928. blooms and the loss of even more of the Flori- Will sending water from the Big O south The plan calls for using canals to move da Keys’ precious coral reefs. save Florida Bay’s sensitive ecosystem and water from Lake Okeechobee to a reservoir He voiced those concerns in January in a the coral reefs of the Florida Keys ... or destroy and stormwater treatment area (STA) in the hearing of the Florida Senate Subcommittee them? southern Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). on Agriculture, Environment and General Proponents of the push to send more water The lake water will be stored, cleaned in the Government. from Lake Okeechobee south to Florida Bay STA and sent south, as needed, to Everglades The reason for his concern: While state were celebrating earlier this month, with the National Park and Florida Bay. and federal agencies have done much to send more water south to Everglades National Park Build your boat for announcement of more federal and state fund- One researcher, who has spent three minimal regatta ing to raise portions of the Tamiami Trail. A decades studying Florida Bay and the Florida since 1982, the increased fl ows have trig- 12 series of bridges will allow more freshwater to Keys, fears that instead of restoring Florida gered bigger algal blooms in Florida Bay and fl ow under the Tampa-to-Miami roadway that Bay’s sea grass, an infusion of freshwater See WATER — Page 9 Lake algal bloom 18 appears to shrink Lake Levels 11.21 feet Last Year: 14.10 feet 6SRQVRUHG%\ 3RJH\·V)DPLO\5HVWDXUDQW 63DUURWW$YH Source: South Florida Water Management District. Depth given in feet above sea level See Page 4 for information about how to contact this newspaper. Lake Okeechobee News/Katrina Elsken Lake Okeechobee conditions improve No algae was visible at the Taylor Creek Lock on Lake Okeechobee’s northern shore on Tuesday. Rainfall that edged the lake back over 11 feet may have helped to dissipate a bloom detected by NOAA imagery there on June 3. With the lake level back over 11 feet, the lock will reopen on the weekends. See Page 16 for the story. Call to schedule an appointment today: 6650 W. Indiantown Rd. 3662 S.W. 30th Ave woodstock Ste. 200, Jupiter , FL 33458 Palm City, FL 34990 MEDICINAL DOCTORS OF FLORIDA 561-227-9163 561-227-9163 MEDICAL MARIJUANA www.woodstockmedicinaldoctors.com 2 Lake Okeechobee News – merger of Okeechobee News, Clewiston News, Glades County Democrat, and The Sun June 19, 2019 Okeechobee commissioners recognized as advocates Special to the Lake Okeechobee News behalf of our constituents and building honor displayed a commitment not only to of protecting home rule — the concept ORANGE COUNTY — The Florida relationships at the state level is a para- the counties’ legislative agenda but to their that government closest to the people Association of Counties (FAC) recognized mount duty of every local offi cial. We are community and the state.” governs best. The Florida Association of Okeechobee County Commissioners Terry public servants; therefore, we need to For more than 85 years, the Florida Counties helps counties effectively serve represent our community accordingly at Association of Counties (FAC) has repre- and represent Floridians by strengthening Burroughs and Kelly Owens as FAC Pres- every level, on every issue,” said Commis- sented the diverse interests of Florida’s and preserving county home rule through idential Advocates for their work during sioner Owens. counties, emphasizing the importance advocacy, education and collaboration. the 2019 legislative session. Both commis- The FAC Presidential Advocate recog- sioners received the designation during an nition is given to county commissioners awards ceremony held at the FAC annual who have shown exceptional leadership PBCFR Fire Stations — Safe Haven for Newborns conference in Orange County. in advocating with FAC during the 2019 PALM BEACH COUNTY — All Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) staffed “I am very proud to accept the award session to advance the counties’ legislative stations are “Save Haven” locations. A newborn child, from birth to 7 days old, can be as the representative of Okeechobee agenda. turned over anonymously to fi re rescue personnel at any of our Palm Beach County Fire County. Advocating for our county during “As commissioners, we are empow- Rescue stations. Fire Rescue will transport the child to the nearest hospital for medical the legislative session is extremely im- ered to stand up for our community, to be care. Since the program’s inception in 2000, 18 newborns have been turned over in portant as well as supporting my fellow the voice for those who can’t speak, and Palm Beach County. For more information on the Safe Haven program, visit asafehav- commissioners around the state on issues to fi ght for our right to decide our own enfornewborns.com. important to their counties,” said Commis- future,” said FAC President and Hendry sioner Burroughs. County Commissioner Karson Turner. “Participating in the legislative process “During the legislative session, our role be- as a FAC policy leader has helped me comes increasingly important as hundreds SFWMD governing strengthen my skills and knowledge as of bills are heard that have a direct impact a county commissioner. Advocating on on our communities. Those receiving this Friday night: A few clouds from time board to hold workshop to time. Low 73F. Winds light and variable. Special to the Lake Okeechobee News will be strictly informative in nature and Saturday: Sunshine and clouds mixed. no votes or decisions will be made by A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. CLEWISTON — The South Florida High 91F. Winds light and variable. Water Management District’s (SFWMD) the Governing Board. The workshop will Saturday night: A few clouds from Governing Board will have a workshop on include a tour of the museum by Governing time to time. Low 74F. Winds light and Wednesday, June 19, starting at 10 a.m. at Board members, a cultural discussion with variable. the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi- members of the Seminole Tribe of Florida Wednesday: Scat- Ki Museum on the Big Cypress Seminole tered thunderstorms in Sunday: Partly to mostly cloudy with a and an informative presentation on the chance of thunderstorms. High 91F. Winds Indian Reservation, 34725 West Boundary the morning, becoming Road in Clewiston. Water Rights Compact agreement between light and variable. Chance of rain 40%. more widespread in the This work- SFWMD and the Seminole Tribe of Sunday night: Partly cloudy skies. Low afternoon. High near shop Florida. 85F. Winds SSW at 5 to 73F. Winds light and variable. 10 mph. Chance of rain Monday: A 30 percent chance of show- 90%. ers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with Wednesday night: a high near 91. Calm wind. Scattered thunderstorms in the evening. Monday night: Partly clear skies. Low Clear skies overnight. Low 72F. Winds light 74F. Winds light and variable. and variable. Chance of rain 60%. Tuesday: Mostly sunny in the morning Thursday: Mostly sunny in the morning then increasing clouds with some scattered then increasing clouds with some scattered thunderstorms later in the day. High 88F. thunderstorms later in the day. High 89F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Winds light and variable. 40%. 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