Notice to Navigation
Attention all concerned boaters! Floating tussocks have formed in Lake Okeechobee near Route 2 and could pose a hazard to navigation.
What are floating tussocks?
A floating tussock is a natural phenomenon in wetlands characterized by a floating mat of decomposing organic and mineral sediment, supported by the roots of emergent macrophytes. These mats can vary in size and composition, often forming in areas where water levels fluctuate, allowing plant roots to float due to oxygen availability.
While floating tussocks provide essential habitat for various aquatic life and can be influenced by factors such as water depth and soil characteristics, they can be a hazard to navigation if the wind direction and velocity blow them into the channel.
For the current Lake Okeechobee water levels, please see: https://w3.saj.usace.army.mil/h2o/currentLL.shtml
No comments:
Post a Comment