Viewing Algae on Recent Flights Across Lake Okeechobee
Beechcraft, Baron
My husband, Ed, flew twice recently over Lake Okeechobee on his way to Lee County from Martin County. Once on August 8, and again on August 10, 2021. I asked Ed to snap a few photos to document what the lake looked like from the air. In the images below you can see Ed’s flight path and pictures taken. As Ed says, “the lake is lighting up,” his expression for algae growth. To see daily, easy to find and easy to read satellite Lake O algae images, please view my brother’s website eyeonlakeo. We continue to document Lake Okeechobee and to fight its destructive discharges. On call since 2013, there is no giving up!
JTL
August 8, 2021
August 10, 2021
With its legacy pollutant loaded sediments discharges from Lake O will continue to plague our coastal waters. To reduce discharges, more storage and treatment is needed north of the lake and coastal watersheds need to reduce septic systems,fertilizer inputs and protect remnant wetlands and forests.
I agree. Thank you for your comment. We have a lot of work ahead.