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Lake Okeechobee's Low Water Levels Cause Concern
A bird catches a meal over Lake Okeechobee in this undated photo from the South Florida Water Management District. (South Florida Water Management District) At a Glance The levels are approaching those seen in Florida's 2011 drought.The lake serves as a key indicator of drought throughout the region.Last year, releases from the lake coincided with a massive red tide outbreak. Lake Okeechobee's water levels have dropped to an alarmingly low level as Florida enters its dry season, prompting concerns that...