On April 27, 2021, a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)outbreak becomes trapped within an attenuation structure that surrounds the marina. The conditions were perfect for a HAB outbreak; the lake's shallow depth, warm temperatures, and the number of nutrients released into the lake by various sources. The toxic smell emitted by the cyanobacteria spread beyond the bounds of the marina and into the town itself, a gas that is hazardous to humans and animals alike. While the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has no authority to manage water quality in Florida, we work closely with and support the efforts of state agencies that do have responsibility over water quality issues. The State of Florida is the lead on the much-needed restoration of the water quality in Lake Okeechobee. USACE is currently researching and developing technology focused on freshwater Harmful Algal Blooms detection, prevention, and management tools. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Brigida I. Sanchez)
| Date Taken: | 04.27.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 12.30.2021 21:12 |
| Photo ID: | 6998514 |
| VIRIN: | 210427-A-AZ289-4902 |
| Resolution: | 4500x3000 |
| Size: | 9.94 MB |
| Location: | PAHOKEE, FLORIDA, US |
| Hometown: | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, US |
| Hometown: | OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, US |
| Hometown: | PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA, US |
| Hometown: | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, US |
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