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Created in 1930 and stretching out in both directions from Lake Okeechobee, the Okeechobee Waterway extends to the Gulf of Mexico in the West using the Caloosahatchee River and to the Atlantic Ocean in the East using the St. Lucie Canal. The Caloosahatchee is essentially two distinct river systems. East of the WP Franklin lock, near Olga in east Lee County, the river is a pooled freshwater system, while west of the lock the river is a tidally influenced estuary, with seawater from the Gulf of Mexice mixing with freshwater inflows from the surrounding watershed and the eastern reaches of the river. Channel realignment in the early 1950's changed the character of the river from a meandering course. Remains of 35 oxbows are located in the freshwater portion of the river, while 8 oxbows are located in the wider estuary portion of the river. Covering 152 miles, the waterway serves as both a commercial and recreational link with several overnight docking facilities along the way. The US Army Corps of Engineers manages five locks and three campgrounds along the waterway. Mid-Lakes Navigation (Pahokee Marina, Pahokee, FL) Navigate the Okeechobee Waterway as it extends from the East to the West Coasts of Florida. Experience the peaceful solitude of the Florida wilderness and navigate the Indian River Lagoon as you enjoy a leisurely cruise in a Lockmaster canalboat. Throughout Europe and along the Erie Canal in the Northeastern United States, canalboats are the preferred form of peaceful, quiet transportation. Mid-Lakes Navigation, located at the Pahokee Marina in Pahokee, FL, has a number of options to choose from. Their 10 foot wide canalboats provide a spacious and comfortable living space for week long cruises on the waterways of South Florida.
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