Ballon debris removal effort at Lake Okeechobee supports environmental stewardship mission

Lee Martin, a biologist, retrieves a balloon entangled in aquatic vegetation during a cleanup effort on Lake Okeechobee, Florida, April 22, 2026. Balloon debris can pose serious risks to wildlife through entanglement and ingestion, highlighting the importance of reducing litter in waterways. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo)