MIAMI — Heavy releases of water from swollen Lake Okeechobee will continue for the foreseeable future to protect the lake’s aging earthen dike during the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Wednesday. Months of abo...
Lake Okeechobee Water Releases Will Continue
By JENNIFER KAY
Associated Pres, Charlotte Sun
Wed, 08/07/2013 - 2:30pm
Sections: u.s.
Topics: Florida Charlotte County Punta Gorda
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