The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is changing the way it manages Lake Okeechobee to address several water-related issues in central and south Florida, including problematic algae blooms that have recurred in recent years.
The Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM) will replace the Lake Okeechobee Regulation Schedule in place since 2008, Col. James Booth, commander of the Corps Jacksonville District, announced on Nov. 16. The new plan calls for more water to move from the lake to the Everglades.