Lake Okeechobee Bloom (IMAGE) Carnegie Institution for Science Caption Algal bloom that occurred in Lake Okeechobee in the summer of 2016. The discharge of the water from this lake lead to algal bloom formation in various locations downstream in the Martin and St. Lucie counties. Credit NASA Earth Observatory image by Joshua Stevens. Usage Restrictions With credit License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.