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Lake Okeechobee (US: / oʊ k i ˈ tʃ oʊ b i / oh-kee-CHOH-bee) [1] is the largest freshwater lake in the U.S. state of Florida. [2] It is the eighth-largest natural freshwater lake among the 50 states of the United States and the second-largest natural freshwater lake contained entirely within the contiguous 48 states, after Lake Michigan.
Asiatic clams have been in North America for decades, but only recently in South Florida—specifically in Lake Okeechobee. They can reproduce very rapidly and live successfully in low-quality water. Large beds of clams can displace food and nesting sources for native aquatic animals, and their leftover shells can accumulate on lake and river ...
In Florida, we coexist with alligators though potential for conflict always exists. Avoid feeding them, swimming at night. Running zigzag doesn't help
The largest and most alligator-infested lake in the state has more than 9,000 alligators confirmed to be living in it, with another 21,000 estimated to be lurking in the same water.
The Kissimmee River is a river in south-central Florida, United States that forms the north part of the Everglades wetlands area. The river begins at East Lake Tohopekaliga south of Orlando, flowing south through Lake Kissimmee into the large, shallow Lake Okeechobee.
Whether you're new to the Treasure Coast or want to learn about the water pollution crisis, this will help you understand Lake O discharges.
Alligator Lake is a freshwater lake in Osceola County, Florida. In addition to alligators , it is home to largemouth bass , bluegill , bowfin , gar and redear sunfish . [ 3 ] The lake is also known as the "Headwaters of the Everglades", [ 4 ] despite its original name John Cordall Lake .
Toxic algae alert for Lake Okeechobee by Martin Dept. of Health