Statements (141)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:lake
|
| gptkbp:area |
730 square miles
|
| gptkbp:average_rainfall |
55 inches per year
average annual rainfall 55 inches |
| gptkbp:average_temperature |
70° F
70° F to 90° F average temperature 70-90° F |
| gptkbp:biodiversity |
habitat for migratory birds
supports diverse ecosystems home to numerous aquatic plants |
| gptkbp:climate |
subtropical
subtropical climate |
| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
restoration projects
habitat restoration water quality monitoring wildlife protection initiatives water quality improvement projects Everglades restoration |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:birds
various fish species alligator populations |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
gptkb:local_economy
gptkb:tourism local festivals featured in local folklore important for local economy Native American history site for local festivals important to local Native American tribes art and music events recreational fishing tournaments |
| gptkbp:depth |
12 feet
|
| gptkbp:drainage_basin |
gptkb:C-38_Canal
gptkb:C-43_Canal C-44 Canal Lake Okeechobee drainage basin Lake Okeechobee Basin |
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
gptkb:tourism
agriculture fishing industry tourism revenue fishing industry revenue agriculture revenue |
| gptkbp:ecosystem |
habitat for various wildlife
|
| gptkbp:elevation |
14 feet above sea level
|
| gptkbp:environmental_concerns |
gptkb:urban_development
gptkb:invasive_species climate change agricultural runoff algal blooms water quality issues |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
habitat for wildlife
water filtration floodplain ecosystem |
| gptkbp:fish_species |
gptkb:Bluegill
gptkb:Catfish gptkb:Largemouth_bass Crappie |
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
size limits
license requirements seasonal limits |
| gptkbp:flood_control |
high
part of flood control system important for flood management part of the Central and Southern Florida Project |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
gptkb:Lake_Okeechobee_Hurricane_of_1928
gptkb:Lake_Okeechobee_hurricane_of_1928 construction of Herbert Hoover Dike construction of the Herbert Hoover Dike |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
important for local agriculture
Native American settlements important for Native American tribes site of the 1928 hurricane disaster Hurricane events |
| gptkbp:historical_use |
fishing industry
recreation and tourism farming and agriculture |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lake Okeechobee
|
| gptkbp:importance |
gptkb:recreation
water supply flood control largest freshwater lake in Florida |
| gptkbp:is_connected_to |
gptkb:Everglades_National_Park
gptkb:Gulf_of_Mexico gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean |
| gptkbp:known_for |
fishing
boating recreational activities birdwatching wildlife viewing |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Florida
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Florida
|
| gptkbp:managed_by |
gptkb:South_Florida_Water_Management_District
|
| gptkbp:management |
gptkb:South_Florida_Water_Management_District
|
| gptkbp:outflow |
gptkb:Calusahatchee_River
gptkb:Caloosahatchee_River St. Lucie River |
| gptkbp:part_of |
Everglades ecosystem
Lake Okeechobee Watershed |
| gptkbp:popular_activities |
hiking
boating kayaking camping birdwatching |
| gptkbp:recreation |
gptkb:Lake_Okeechobee_Scenic_Trail
fishing bird watching boating birdwatching |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Okeechobee_County
gptkb:Everglades gptkb:Hendry_County gptkb:Palm_Beach_County gptkb:Glades_County |
| gptkbp:surrounding_cities |
gptkb:Belle_Glade
gptkb:Pahokee gptkb:Okeechobee_City Clewiston |
| gptkbp:transportation |
accessible by air
accessible by highways accessible by railroads |
| gptkbp:water_management |
important for irrigation
part of the Central and Southern Florida Project |
| gptkbp:water_quality |
algal blooms
nutrient pollution |
| gptkbp:water_source |
gptkb:Lake_Istokpoga
gptkb:Lake_Okeechobee_Waterway gptkb:Kissimmee_River South Florida |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
gptkb:Roseate_spoonbill
gptkb:American_alligator gptkb:Florida_panther gptkb:Crocodile gptkb:marine_mammals gptkb:Alligators gptkb:birds gptkb:Great_blue_heron Bald eagle various bird species |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Florida
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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