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# Oklahoma Conservation Commission

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- [2025 State Water Plan - Round 1 Public Input Meetings](https://conservation.ok.gov/2025-state-water-plan-round-1-public-input-meetings/) - Oklahoma Water Resources Board sent this bulletin at 07/10/2023 12:23 PM CDT Save The Date! *Round 1 meetings for the 2025 Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan will be held as follows: August 15 | Southwest Technology Center | 711 W. Tamarack Rd., Altus, OK 73521 August 16 | Chickasaw Nation Community Center | 700 N. Mississippi Ave., Ada, OK 74820 August
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission and Garfield County Conservation District Announce First Annual Crossroads Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-conservation-commission-and-garfield-county-conservation-district-announce-first-annual-crossroads-conference/) - Enid, OK - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission and Garfield County Conservation District are thrilled to unveil the inaugural Crossroads Conference, a groundbreaking event focused on soil health. Set to take place at the Autry Tech Center in Enid, Oklahoma, on July 19th and 20th, 2023, the Crossroads Conference aims to bring together regional producers, conservation
- [From Brothers in Arms to Brothers in Conservation: A Veteran’s Mission to Restore the Land](https://conservation.ok.gov/brian-heishman/) - In Pawnee, Oklahoma, one landowner needed a plan and assistance to manage and transform his 400 acres, which included three ponds and acres packed with Eastern Red Cedars, into usable land for cattle and wildlife. Meet Brian Heishman, a retired, disabled Marine Corps Veteran who set out to find a greater purpose after a 20+
- [Calendar Year 2026](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2026/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [High-Density Livestock Grazing: "Cowology"](https://conservation.ok.gov/high-density-livestock-grazing-cowology/) - "Biscuit, I'm tired of this 'Cowology,'" Hewey Calloway tells his horse at the beginning of the movie, "The Good Ol' Boys," adapted from the Elmer Kelton novel of the same name. Cowology, or more accurately, cow psychology, is a rapidly developing aspect of high-density livestock grazing. Cows are simple creatures who, when left to their
- [Seeding After Brush Clearing](https://conservation.ok.gov/seeding-after-brush-clearing/) - To seed or not to seed after clearing brush? This is a question our soil health team hears often. My typical response is that the latent seed bank will usually provide plenty of options if given the opportunity to thrive. Forbs are often the first to take advantage of the newly opened canopy and freshly
- [2026 Employee of the Year Recipient: Wendie Sharp](https://conservation.ok.gov/2026-employee-of-the-year/) - Wendie Sharp, OCC GIS Manager, was recognized as the 2026 Employee of the Year at the March 2026 Staff Meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Wendie is well-deserving of the year and received multiple nominations from colleagues. This award is presented by OCC’s Awards and Recognition Committee, which helps coordinate quarterly and annual awards as
- [2025 Impact Report Book](https://conservation.ok.gov/2025-impact-report-book/) - If viewing on a mobile device, tap the full-screen button and rotate your phone to landscape for the best viewing experience. If you have any trouble viewing the flipbook, please email Justine at justine.anderson@conservation.ok.gov
- [Basin 2 Cycle 5 Rotating Basin Report and Companion Web Application](https://conservation.ok.gov/basin-2-cycle-5/) - OCC's Small Watershed Rotating Basin Monitoring Program provides comprehensive, long-term water quality data by routinely sampling at more than 250 fixed stream locations across five planning basin groups in Oklahoma. Each basin group is sampled for two out of five years on a rotating schedule to ensure consistent statewide coverage. The program focuses on determining
- [Newsletter Feedback](https://conservation.ok.gov/newsletter-feedback-1/)
- [Soil Health and Biomass Management for Winter and Spring Planting into Bermuda Grass](https://conservation.ok.gov/bermuda-grass/) - Bermuda grass (Cynodon dactylon) is one of the most resilient and productive warm-season perennial grasses used in pastures and hay systems and has been used for conservation management throughout the southern United States. However, Bermuda grass is an introduced species that requires significant attention and maintenance. Those who planted Bermuda years ago are now looking
- [Emergency Drought Committee Approves Assistance Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/emergency-drought-committee-approves-assistance-program/) - Oklahoma City | The Emergency Drought Committee met on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, and voted to approve a new program aimed to provide emergency drought assistance to Oklahoma producers. The application period opens March 9 and runs through June 30, 2026. The application will be available at local conservation districts and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission
- [2026 H2Oklahoma Festival Dates, Locations Announced](https://conservation.ok.gov/2026-h2oklahoma/) - What is H2Oklahoma? The H2Oklahoma Water Festival is back in 2026, 30 years after the inaugural festival in 1996. After a brief hiatus, H2Oklahoma returned to bring water education to Oklahoma’s youth last year. What started as an annual indoor event has turned into a traveling outdoor education program that reaches students across the state.
- [Calendar Year 2025](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2025/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [February 2026 Newsletter](https://conservation.ok.gov/february-2026-newsletter/) - Cool Things in Conservation Growing Together: The Importance of Community and Conservation In the hills of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, stands a lush crop garden managed by the Yang family. Neng Yang and his wife immigrated to the United States from Laos in 1979 and lived in California for much of their life before moving to
- [Newsletter Feedback](https://conservation.ok.gov/newsletter-feedback/)
- [Grow Local Support Fund Launched for Urban & Small-Scale Producers](https://conservation.ok.gov/grow-local-support-fund/) - Oklahoma City, OK — The Grow Local Support Fund launched on Monday, January 5, 2026, with a goal of supporting urban and small-scale producers in strengthening local food systems within the Chickasaw Nation Treaty Territory. This project is supported by the Southern Oklahoma Urban & Small Farm hub team, which invites proposals for projects that
- [Classifying Oklahoma Streams by Their Natural Characteristics and Fish Communities](https://conservation.ok.gov/stream-types-in-oklahoma/) - If asked to describe different types of aquatic environments, many of us will think of the reservoirs where we fish or swim in the summer, or the large rivers that swell after several days of heavy rainfall. But it is the small, barely noticed streams that are typically shallow enough to walk across that are
- [New Urban and Small Farm Hub to Transform Local Food Systems in Southern Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/urban-small-farm-hub-announcement/) - Ardmore, OK — The Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Murray State College, Chickasaw Nation, the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, and the Arbuckle Conservation District are proud to announce the groundbreaking for the Southern Oklahoma Urban and Small Farm Hub in Ardmore, Oklahoma. This initiative is set to enhance the quality of life in southern Oklahoma by
- [Four Ranch Families Have Been Selected As the Finalists for the 2025 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/four-ranch-families-have-been-selected-as-the-finalists-for-the-2025-oklahoma-leopold-conservation-award/) - The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality, and wildlife habitat on working land. Named in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, this award recognizes landowners who inspire others with their dedication to environmental improvement. In his influential 1949 book, A Sand
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight | OKC Beautiful](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-volunteer-spotlight-okc-beautiful/) - What inspired you to get involved with Blue Thumb? I studied Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship in an online undergraduate program, and while I learned a lot of great things, I missed out on a lot of hands-on components. Volunteering with Blue Thumb was a great opportunity for me to apply my knowledge and practice new
- [Growing Together: The Importance of Community and Conservation](https://conservation.ok.gov/growing-together-the-importance-of-community-and-conservation/) - In the hills of Locust Grove, Oklahoma, stands a lush crop garden managed by the Yang family. Neng Yang and his wife immigrated to the United States from Laos in 1979 and lived in California for much of their life before moving to the plains. After working for the government for close to 20 years
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight | Cam Huynh & Michael Hawkins](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-volunteer-spotlight-cam-huynh-michael-hawkins/) - What inspired you to get involved with Blue Thumb? Mike: Water monitoring is a requirement of The City of Lawton Stormwater Management Program. Working with Blue Thumb has expanded that part of the program. Cam: I had to because water quality monitoring is one of our BMPs for the Stormwater Program and the City was
- [A Step Outside the Box for an Oklahoma Grass Farmer](https://conservation.ok.gov/a-step-outside-the-box-for-an-oklahoma-grass-farmer/) - A step outside the box led one Oklahoma grass farmer to see a decrease in inputs and an increase in forage quality and quantity. Donny Brown's father-in-law, Jack, purchased a piece of land in Claremore, Oklahoma, in the 1970s with the goal of transforming the wooded area into a pasture of grass and cattle production,
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight | Joanna Taulman & Kathryn Bartee](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-volunteer-spotlight-joanna-taulman-kathryn-bartee/) - What inspired you to get involved with Blue Thumb? J: I was coming to the end of my master's program in social work, and I was deeply interesting in combining social values and ethics with environmental education and conservation. I took a webinar focusing on Environmental Justice (a key part of our ethics) and the
- [Growing Gardens and Connecting Communities](https://conservation.ok.gov/no-till-on-the-plains-the-oklahoma-conservation-commission-present-crossroads-on-the-road-soil-health-bus-tour/) - ContactJustine AndersonPublic Information Manager405-522-5954, justine.anderson@conservation.ok.gov The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts and the Oklahoma Monarch Society launched a groundbreaking Wildlife Habitat Grant program in Oklahoma, Canadian, and Cleveland counties. This initiative is part of the Yard by Yard and Okies for Monarchs programs. Funding for this program was generously provided by the Kirkpatrick Foundation, whose
- [Growing Gardens and Connecting Communities](https://conservation.ok.gov/growing-gardens-and-connecting-communities/) - ContactJustine AndersonPublic Information Manager405-522-5954, justine.anderson@conservation.ok.gov The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts and the Oklahoma Monarch Society launched a groundbreaking Wildlife Habitat Grant program in Oklahoma, Canadian, and Cleveland counties. The initiative is part of the Yard by Yard and Okies for Monarchs program. Funding for this program was generously provided by the Kirkpatrick Foundation, whose
- [Understanding Urban Soils](https://conservation.ok.gov/understanding-urban-soils/) - Jack Titchener | Oklahoma Conservation Commission Urban soils have most likely been converted from agricultural use to nonagricultural uses as suburban sprawl encroached into previously rural areas. More often, cropland, grazing land, or wildlife habitat was the primary management use. Today, most urban soils are formed from different (i.e., human-altered and human-transported) parent materials than
- [Pesky Pests - Personal Experience Dealing with Those Vermin](https://conservation.ok.gov/pesky-pests-personal-experience-dealing-with-those-vermin/) - Jack Titchener | Oklahoma Conservation Commission Growing squash in Oklahoma can be challenging. In addition to the weather and diverse soils, squash bugs can be a real menace when it comes to cultivating these plants. For some gardeners, it has gotten so bad that they have banished squash from their garden altogether. If you still
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight | Suzanne Miller](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-volunteer-spotlight-suzanne-miller/) - What inspired you to get involved with Blue Thumb? I taught high school Biology at Pawnee High School, Pawnee, Oklahoma, for 30 years. In the fall of 2017, I attended the Blue Thumb Volunteer training in Stillwater, Oklahoma, with the intention of involving as many of my students as possible. This opportunity helped students better
- [What is a native plant?](https://conservation.ok.gov/what-is-a-native-plant/) - What is a Native Plant? One question I have been asked several times since I started working with the Yard by Yard team is "What is a native plant?" So I'd like to share a little of what I've learned so far! Native plants are plants that have evolved to the local environment for thousands
- [Blooming Success: How Brenda Nickels' High Tunnel Transformed Her Flower Farm in Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/blooming-success-how-brenda-nickels-high-tunnel-transformed-her-flower-farm-in-oklahoma/) - In a vibrant yard in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, one determined flower farmer has taken a step into the future, installing a high tunnel system that promises to transform both crop growth and the nature of her flourishing business. Trying Something New Meet Brenda Nickels, a retired paralegal-turned-floral-wholesaler, who has a long history of caring for
- [Turning Setbacks into Success: The Journey to Better Drinking Water in Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/turning-setbacks-into-success-the-journey-to-better-drinking-water-in-oklahoma/) - On the sprawling plains where tradition meets innovation, a pioneering cattle rancher is harnessing the power of the sun to revolutionize livestock care with an experimental solar-powered pond filtration system that promises clean, sustainable water for his herd. Meet David McCollough, a cattle rancher living in Pryor, Oklahoma. David's parents bought this land over 40
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-volunteer-spotlight/) - What inspired you to get involved with Blue Thumb? Several things inspired me to get involved. I had been looking for ways to volunteer with something that made me feel like I was reciprocating to the earth for the many freely given gifts that support our very lives (like water, no?). There seem to be
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight - Eddie Woods](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-volunteer-spotlight-eddie-woods/) - What inspired you to get involved with Blue Thumb? I actually inherited an Environmental Science Class from a predecessor when he retired. Part of the curriculum was participation in the Blue Thumb Program. I had watched him through the years, and also being in natural resources management, was interested in the program. Upon taking over
- [Jeff Hiner Uses Experience on local Conservation District Board to Improve His Land](https://conservation.ok.gov/jeff-hiner-uses-experience-on-local-conservation-district-board-to-improve-his-land/) - Jeff Hiner’s land in Ellis County/Beaver County has been in his family for generations, and he is dedicated to preserving that land for generations to come. Hiner says one of his main goals is to leave his land better than he found it for the people who live on it next. Jeff sits on Ellis
- [2025 Informal Educator Award from the Oklahoma Science Teaching Association Awarded](https://conservation.ok.gov/2025-informal-educator-award-from-the-oklahoma-science-teaching-association-awarded/) - We are excited to announce Jack Hilgert's (OCC/Blue Thumb Statewide Environmental Education Coordinator) latest award recognition through the Oklahoma Science Teaching Association (OSTA). Jack recently won the Informal Educator Award of the Year at the OSTA Celebration of Science Education Dinner on June 6. This honor recognizes Jack's outstanding teaching, dedication to professional growth, and
- [National Water Quality Monitoring Council's Vision Award for 2025](https://conservation.ok.gov/national-water-quality-monitoring-councils-vision-award-for-2025/) - Congratulations to our Blue Thumb Program for receiving the National Water Quality Monitoring Council’s Vision Award for 2025! The National Water Quality Monitoring Council’s Vision Award recognizes a monitoring council or group that has demonstrated extraordinary vision and cooperation in the field of water quality monitoring on a local or regional level to enhance the
- [Noble Research Institute Helps Oklahoma Producers Manage Grazing Lands Through 3-Day Grazing Course](https://conservation.ok.gov/noble-research-institute-helps-oklahoma-producers-manage-grazing-lands-through-3-day-grazing-course/) - ContactJustine AndersonPublic Information Manager405-522-5954, justine.anderson@conservation.ok.gov Over 25 producers recently took the opportunity to take part in Noble Research Institute's Grazing Essentials course in Leedey, Oklahoma. From May 13-15, the producers traveled from all over the state to learn about everything from shifting their mindset to being grazing-focused, setting up grazing assessments, setting up a grazing
- [Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton leads effort to commemorate 90th anniversary of Black Sunday](https://conservation.ok.gov/senate-pro-tempore-lonnie-paxton-leads-effort-to-commemorate-90th-anniversary-of-black-sunday/) - ContactJustine AndersonPublic Information Manager405-522-5954, justine.anderson@conservation.ok.gov On Monday, April 14, 2025, Senate Pro Tempore Lonnie Paxton led a resolution commemorating the 90th anniversary of Black Sunday and reminded Oklahomans of the continuing need to protect and conserve our soil, water, and other natural resources. The bipartisan resolution was passed in the Oklahoma Senate with a unanimous
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight - Sara & John Harrington](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-volunteer-spotlight-sara-john-harrington/) - What inspired you to get involved with Blue Thumb? For John, it was so long ago he really has to dig deep to find that memory. He had been dealing with groundwater but wanted to learn more about surface water and this was a great opportunity for that experiential data. For Sara, John inspired her
- [Oklahoma Couple Begins Their Regenerative Ag Journey](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-couple-begins-their-regenerative-ag-journey/) - Wyatt and Kelsey Lohman are two producers who were recently accepted into the Oklahoma Conservation Commission's Soil Health Implementation Program. The two recently purchased land in Western Oklahoma and are excited to help the land heal from traditional farming practices while introducing practices that have conservation at the forefront. Our Soil Health Team is working
- [Conservation Practices Help Control Flooding in Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-practices-help-control-flooding-in-oklahoma/) - Recent historic flooding throughout Oklahoma has inspired us to talk about flood control structures, ponds and other methods used to prevent flooding in Oklahoma. Keep reading to learn more. In the past two weeks, Tillman County has received almost 15 inches of rain (Tillman County has 13 flood control structures), and Pauls Valley has received
- [74th Annual National Land & Range Judging Contest](https://conservation.ok.gov/74th-annual-national-land-range-judging-contest/) - Oklahoma City The 74th Annual National Land & Range Judging contest attracted students from across the nation to the Oklahoma City area from April 29th through May 1st, 2025. There were over 1000 contestants, 199 teams, from 39 states. Teams traveled from an array of states including Washington state, Maryland, West Virginia and Hawaii. Beyond
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight - Steve Thompson](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-volunteer-spotlight-3/) - What inspired you to get involved with Blue Thumb? I hadn't heard of Blue Thumb until a couple of Blue Thumb staff came to Alva promoting a training workshop. I've always been fascinated by streams and rivers. I thought volunteering would be a great way to learn more about the streams of northwest Oklahoma and
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight - Bill & Susan Henning](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-volunteer-spotlight-bill-susan-henning/) - What inspired you to get involved with Blue Thumb? Before retirement, Susan was the Kay County Conservation District Manager and Bill was a chemical engineer with Phillips Petroleum who oversaw several environmental projects, so looking after a stream after retirement seemed a natural thing to do. We found a good access point to Turkey Creek
- [The Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society to host two events celebrating conservation history](https://conservation.ok.gov/the-oklahoma-conservation-historical-society-to-host-two-events-celebrating-conservation-history/) - ContactJustine AndersonPublic Information Manager405-522-5954, justine.anderson@conservation.ok.gov The Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society (OCHS) invites you to join us for two special events in April marking the 90th anniversary of two pivotal moments in American conservation history: the catastrophic Black Sunday dust storm of April 14, 1935, and the subsequent creation of the Soil Conservation Service on April
- [OCC partners with Noble Research Institute to provide Noble Grazing Essentials at a reduced rate](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-partners-with-noble-research-institute-to-provide-noble-grazing-essentials-at-a-reduced-rate/) - ContactJustine AndersonPublic Information Manager405-522-5954, justine.anderson@conservation.ok.gov The Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Dewey County Conservation District are excited to announce a partnership with the Noble Research Institute to provide Oklahoma producers with the Noble Grazing Essentials course at a reduced rate of $150! Noble Grazing Essentials, developed in collaboration with grazing expert Jim Gerrish, teaches easy-to-implement
- [State agencies roll out new program to help homeowners with failing septic systems](https://conservation.ok.gov/septic-press-release/) - ContactJustine AndersonPublic Information Manager405-522-5954, justine.anderson@conservation.ok.gov Yearly, hundreds of Oklahomans are confronted with raw sewage waste in their yards or backing up into their homes because of a failing septic system. Often the system is beyond repair or is so old it doesn’t meet current state requirements, and a new system is required which can cost
- [2025 Employee of the Year Recipient: Shellie Willoughby](https://conservation.ok.gov/2025-employee-of-the-year-recipient-shellie-willoughby/) - Shellie Willoughby, GIS Manager (OCC) & Assistant State GIS Coordinator (OGI) was recognized as the 2025 Employee of the Year at the March 2025 Staff Meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Her nomination for Employee of the Quarter, which put her in the running for the annual award reads: Shellie has gone above and beyond
- [National Learn About Butterflies Day 2025](https://conservation.ok.gov/national-learn-about-butterflies-day-2025/) - As spring arrives, March 14 marks a special day that encourages people to pause and learn about one of nature’s most intriguing creatures — the butterfly. National Learn About Butterflies Day provides a day to learn about the ecological importance of butterflies. Let’s dive into a little bit more about butterflies, and how you can
- [Watershed Restoration Act Passes House](https://conservation.ok.gov/watershed-restoration-act-passes-house/) - Communications & Public AffairsMarch 11, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Rep. Mike DobrinskiPhone: (405) 557-7407 Watershed Restoration Act Passes House OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, today passed a measure in the House that would expand a program to eradicate harmful trees and shrubs in certain watersheds statewide. House Bill 2162 would create the Terry
- [Women of Agriculture - Women's History Month](https://conservation.ok.gov/women-of-agriculture/) - As we assist farmers, ranchers, and foresters in advancing agriculture, we take the time to acknowledge the achievements of those who paved the way for us. While names like George Washington Carver and Eli Whitney come to mind, we must also remember the countless unknown women—the “Wonder Women” of agriculture—who have made a significant impact
- [Urban Ag Events: 2025](https://conservation.ok.gov/urban-ag-events-2025/) - Are you interested in urban agriculture and gardening? We have a ton of great events happening throughout 2025 that you might be interested in! More information will be announced closer to the events, so keep an eye on our social media, or subscribe to our newsletter to stay up to date on all events happening
- [Protecting Oklahoma's Wetlands: A Collaborative Conservation Effort](https://conservation.ok.gov/protecting-oklahomas-wetlands-a-collaborative-conservation-effort/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) is a non-regulatory agency dedicated to voluntary, locally led conservation initiatives. Through a common-sense approach, OCC focuses on protecting Oklahoma's natural resources, including its vital wetlands. What Are Wetlands? Wetlands are areas shaped by hydrology that create hydric soils and support wetland-specific plants and habitats. Despite covering only about 2%
- [Calendar Year 2024](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2024/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission Receives a $4 Million Grant Through the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation's America the Beautiful Challenge.](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-conservation-commission-receives-a-4-million-grant-through-the-national-fish-wildlife-foundations-america-the-beautiful-challenge/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 61 new grants announced will support landscape-scale conservation projects across 42 states, three U.S. territories, and 19 Tribal and Native Nations. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) joined its public partners in announcing $122.5 million in grants through the America’s Ecosystem Restoration Initiative: America the Beautiful Challenge (ATBC). ATBC grants
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Spotlight](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-volunteer-spotlight-2/)
- [Tripp Oversees Project to Eradicate Eastern Red Cedar](https://conservation.ok.gov/tripp-oversees-project-to-eradicate-eastern-red-cedar/) - Tripp oversees project to eradicate Eastern Red Cedar | News | woodwardnews.net
- [Emergency Drought Committee Approves New Assistance Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/emergency-drought-committee-approves-new-assistance-program-2/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information: Lee Benson, Public Information Officer Lee.benson@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.5479 October 29, 2024 OKLAHOMA CITY — The Emergency Drought Committee met Monday and voted to approve a new program aimed to provide emergency drought assistance to Oklahoma producers. The application period opens Nov. 12 and runs through Jan. 31, 2025. The
- [The Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Wetlands Program is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed website](https://conservation.ok.gov/the-oklahoma-conservation-commissions-wetlands-program-is-excited-to-announce-the-launch-of-its-newly-designed-website/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Wetlands Program is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed website, available now at https://wetlands.ok.gov. This new online platform serves as a comprehensive resource to educate the public on the significance of Oklahoma’s wetlands and how individuals can contribute to their protection and restoration. Oklahoma is
- [Emergency Drought Committee Approves New Assistance Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/emergency-drought-committee-approves-new-assistance-program/) - For more information: Lee Benson, Public Information Officer Lee.benson@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.5479 October 28, 2024 Emergency Drought Committee Announces New Assistance Program OKLAHOMA CITY — The Emergency Drought Committee met Monday and voted to approve a new proposed program aimed to provide emergency drought assistance to Oklahoma producers. The application process for the proposal, which will
- [Service Award: Karla Spinner, 5 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-karla-spinner-5-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Fourth Public Meeting for Illinois River Watershed Management Plan Set for June.](https://conservation.ok.gov/fourth-public-meeting-for-illinois-river-watershed-management-plan-set-for-june/) - The final public meeting dates have been set to update stakeholders regarding the revision of the watershed-based management plan for the Illinois River Watershed. These meetings will be held June 25, 2024, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and June 26, 2024, in Cave Springs, Arkansas. The Illinois River is one of Oklahoma’s designated scenic rivers and a focus of management efforts for decades. The
- [Celebrating Excellence: Meg Greski Named Employee of the Quarter](https://conservation.ok.gov/celebrating-excellence-meg-greski-named-employee-of-the-quarter/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) is thrilled to announce that Meg Greski, our dedicated Soil Health Program Coordinator, has been honored as the Employee of the Quarter. This recognition is a testament to Meg’s tireless efforts and outstanding contributions to the Soil Health Team and the wider community. A year ago, the OCC Soil Health
- [LANKFORD SHOWCASES OKLAHOMA AG COMMUNITY PRIORITIES TO LEAD REPUBLICAN ON AG COMMITTEE AHEAD OF FARM BILL](https://conservation.ok.gov/lankford-showcases-oklahoma-ag-community-priorities-to-lead-republican-on-ag-committee-ahead-of-farm-bill/) - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and Senator John Boozman (R-AR), the lead Republican on the Senate Agriculture Committee, were in Oklahoma City for a roundtable discussion with stakeholders to hear Oklahomans’ priorities for the Senate Farm Bill—particularly the need for Senator Lankford’s SOIL Act, which provides oversight and transparency for foreign purchases
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission Announces Second Annual Crossroads Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-conservation-commission-announces-second-annual-crossroads-conference/) - Enid, OK, May 17, 2024 – The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, and Garfield County Conservation District are thrilled to announce the second annual Crossroads Conference, set to take place on July 30, 2024, at the Autry Technology Center in Enid, OK. Building on the success of last year's inaugural event,
- [NATIONAL LAND & RANGE JUDGING CONTEST APRIL 30 - May 2, 2024 | WINNERS ANNOUNCED](https://conservation.ok.gov/national-land-and-range-judging-contest-in-el-reno-highlights-the-future-of-environmental-conservation/) - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, May 6, 2024 - The 73rd Annual National Land & Range Judging contest attracted students from across the nation to the Oklahoma City area from April 30th through May 2nd, 2024. There were over 1000 contestants, 194 teams, from 34 states. Teams traveled from an array of states including Washington state, Maryland,
- [Emergency Drought Commission Extends Deadline for Select Practices](https://conservation.ok.gov/emergency-drought-commission-extends-deadline-for-select-practices/) - By Kirsten Hollansworth, Public Engagement Specialist, ODAFFkirsten.hollansworth@ag.ok.gov | 405.862.8496 OKLAHOMA CITY —The Emergency Drought Commission met on Tuesday and voted on several motions regarding the Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program. The deadline for practices related to water well drilling, pipeline, pumping plant and water facilities has been extended to December 31, 2024. In a separate motion,
- [Conservation Commission Votes to Approve Cost-Share Program Year 26 Guidelines](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-votes-to-approve-cost-share-program-year-26-guidelines/) - Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) has unanimously approved guidelines for the 2026 Conservation Cost Share Program, marking a critical step forward in the state’s environmental efforts. The Program Year runs March 4, 2024, through August 31, 2025 and aims to support local conservation projects with timely completion and funding. Under the
- [Oklahoma Takes a Stand: Combating Invasive Species with Innovative Conservation Measures](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-takes-a-stand-combating-invasive-species-with-innovative-conservation-measures/) - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — In observance of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is highlighting the significant strides made under the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act in combating the invasive red cedar problem in the state. This week-long initiative aims to bring attention to the pervasive threat of invasive species to
- [2023 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award: Marty Williams](https://conservation.ok.gov/2023-oklahoma-leopold-conservation-award-marty-williams/) - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Marty Williams of Red Rock is the recipient of the Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award®. The award honors farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners who go above and beyond in their management of soil health, water quality and wildlife habitat on working land. Marty, a farmer from Noble County, was revealed as the
- [Calendar Year 2023](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2023/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [Farmers and Ranchers in Oklahoma Receive Increased Support from Innovative Conservation Agriculture Reach Everyone (CARE) Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/farmers-and-ranchers-in-oklahoma-receive-increased-support-from-innovative-conservation-agriculture-reach-everyone-care-program/) - New grant funding from General Mills for the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) unlocks greater impact Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | January 16, 2024 – The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) is excited to announce new financial support from General Mills for the CARE program – an initiative in partnership with the Oklahoma Black
- [THE SOUTHERN PLAINS PERSPECTIVE: Should agriculture focus on making a profit or protecting natural resources? Why not do both?](https://conservation.ok.gov/the-southern-plains-perspective-should-agriculture-focus-on-making-a-profit-or-protecting-natural-resources-why-not-do-both/) - By Clay Pope “Soil Health Practices Boost Profits for Farmers.” That was the headline of a story I came across recently in Successful Farming Magazine. The article went on to discuss how a recent project by the Soil Health Institute had showcased how farmers in several upper-Midwest states had increased their profits and improved their
- [Commission Votes to Approve Soil Health Implementation Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/commission-votes-to-approve-soil-health-implementation-program/) - Oklahoma City, OK– The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) has launched the Soil Health Implementation Program (SHIP), a new initiative to improve soil health across Oklahoma’s agricultural landscapes. Approved unanimously by the Commission on December 12th, SHIP aims to provide comprehensive soil conservation solutions in both rural and urban areas The program, led by the OCC’s
- [Oklahoma Drought Commission Reinstates Pond Clean Out Applicants; Seeks to Streamline Processes with New Members](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-drought-commission-reinstates-pond-clean-out-applicants-seeks-to-streamline-processes-with-new-members/) - Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Emergency Drought Commission voted on Wednesday to reinstate Pond Clean Out Cost-Share participants whose applications were canceled due to not having their projects completed by the July 15th deadline. The Commission also tasked the Oklahoma Conservation Commission with gathering how many applicants will be reinstated, as well as questions
- [Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear Joins Panel Discussion for "To Which We Belong" Screening](https://conservation.ok.gov/osage-nation-principal-chief-geoffrey-standing-bear-joins-panel-discussion-for-to-which-we-belong-screening/) - Oklahoma City, OK - The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, organizers of the upcoming screening of "To Which We Belong" at Rodeo Cinema on September 7th, are honored to announce a significant addition to the post-screening panel discussion. Osage Nation Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear will be joining the
- [Calendar Year 2022](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2022/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Present: "To Which We Belong"](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-conservation-commission-and-the-oklahoma-association-of-conservation-districts-present-to-which-we-belong/) - Oklahoma City, OK - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission in collaboration with the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) is thrilled to announce the screening of the groundbreaking documentary "To Which We Belong" on September 7th at Rodeo Cinema. "To Which We Belong" showcases the transformative power of regenerative agriculture, a system of farming principles that seeks
- [Honoring George Stunkard: A Legacy of Conservation Leadership](https://conservation.ok.gov/honoring-george-stunkard-a-legacy-of-conservation-leadership/) - [Wagoner, OK] – A gathering of friends, family, and fellow conservationists marked a special luncheon today, coming together to honor George Stunkard's unwavering dedication to safeguarding Oklahoma's natural treasures. The event offered a fitting tribute to a man whose lifelong commitment has etched an indelible mark on conservation efforts across the region. Recognition, Gratitude, and
- [Third Public Meeting for Illinois River Watershed Management Plan Set for August 10](https://conservation.ok.gov/third-public-meeting-for-illinois-river-watershed-management-plan-set-for-august-10/) - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division (NRD) has scheduled the third in a series of public meetings to update the watershed-based management plan for the Illinois River Watershed. The meeting will be held August 10, 2023, in West Siloam Springs, Oklahoma. The Illinois
- [Red Cedar Water Conservation Bill Signed into Law](https://conservation.ok.gov/red-cedar-water-conservation-bill-signed-into-law/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Mike Dobrinski, R-Okeene, today praised the enactment of legislation that establishes a pilot program to explore solutions to the red cedar infestation throughout the state, beginning with a concentration on the North Canadian Watershed. House Bill 2239 creates the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act, named after former Oklahoma Secretary
- [Employee of the Quarter: Taylor Marshall](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-taylor-marshall/) - Since joining our organization in December 2020, Taylor Marshall has consistently demonstrated an unwavering commitment to excellence and an extraordinary dedication to her work. She consistently goes above and beyond to deliver outstanding results, demonstrating meticulous attention to detail in everything she does. Her dedication to providing quality assistance to conservation districts is evident in
- [‘Farmer Jimmy’ educates legislators on redcedar, water, and soil](https://conservation.ok.gov/farmer-jimmy-educates-legislators-on-redcedar-water-and-soil/) - By KELLY BOSTIAN Up to $3.2 million in state funding, plus $1 million in federal conservation funds, could be directed to redcedar encroachment research if House Bill 2239 gets the votes it needs this month. The bill has been well received in House and Senate committees, but Senate amendments were rejected in the House with
- [Committee Votes to Advance the Confirmation of Conservation Commission Nominee Samuel Grant Victor](https://conservation.ok.gov/committee-votes-to-advance-the-confirmation-of-conservation-commission-nominee-samuel-grant-victor/) - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - The Oklahoma State Senate Committee voted on Monday to advance the nomination of Samuel Grant Victor as the newest member of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, replacing Scotty Herriman as the Area III Commissioner. Victor was nominated by Governor Kevin Stitt earlier this year and approved by the Senate Committee on Agriculture
- [Second Public Meeting for Illinois River Watershed Management Plan Rescheduled for May 18](https://conservation.ok.gov/second-public-meeting-for-illinois-river-watershed-management-plan-rescheduled-for-may-18/) - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Division (NRD), has rescheduled the second in a series of public meetings to update the watershed-based management plan for the Illinois River Watershed. The January meeting had been postponed due to inclement weather and will now be held
- [Emergency Drought Commission Provides Guidance on Pond Clean Out Projects](https://conservation.ok.gov/emergency-drought-commission-provides-guidance-on-pond-clean-out-projects/) - For More information: Lee Benson, Public Information OfficerOklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestrylee.benson@ag.ok.gov | 405.522.5479 May 8, 2023 OKLAHOMA CITY — The Emergency Drought Commission met Monday and provided further guidance to producers who’ve been approved for pond clean out through the Emergency Drought Cost-Share Program. Those approved producers who have not completed their
- [National Land and Range Judging Contest Showcases Agricultural Excellence in El Reno, Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/national-land-and-range-judging-contest-showcases-agricultural-excellence-in-el-reno-oklahoma/) - El Reno, OK - May 5, 2023 - The annual National Land and Range Judging Contest successfully concluded this week in El Reno, Oklahoma. The prestigious competition brought together over 700 high school agricultural students from more than 35 states to evaluate and honor their exceptional skills and knowledge in this vital field. Hosted by
- [2022 Service Awards](https://conservation.ok.gov/2022-service-awards/) - Annually, as Christmas nears, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission typically holds its final quarterly full-staff meeting of the calendar year. This year’s meeting, held at the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives offices in Oklahoma City, included service anniversary recognition of several outstanding employees. OCC Executive Director Trey Lam shares his appreciation of each of these incredible
- [Employee of the Quarter: Greg Kloxin](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-greg-kloxin-2/) - Greg Kloxin is the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s new Soil Health Director, yet he is still the assistant Water Quality Director. Greg has been recognized as the OCC Employee of the Fourth Quarter. He is always extremely busy as was the case this fall – he provided a comprehensive update on the Soil Health Team in
- [Sign up period opens for Poultry Farms Regional Conservation Partnership Program - Neighbors Helping Neighbors](https://conservation.ok.gov/sign-up-period-opens-for-poultry-farms-regional-conservation-partnership-program-neighbors-helping-neighbors/) - Oklahoma City, Okla., November 7, 2022 – The Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Natural Resources Conservation Service announce sign-up dates for the Neighborhood Solutions to Natural Resources Concerns Project– Neighbors Helping Neighbors. The sign-up period will close December 15, 2022 and allows either poultry growers or their immediate neighbors to sign up for one of
- [Emergency Drought Commission announces additional $5 million in Emergency Drought Cost-Share Funding](https://conservation.ok.gov/emergency-drought-commission-announces-additional-5-million-in-emergency-drought-cost-share-funding/) - Today, the Emergency Drought Commission met and directed an additional $5 million be added to the Emergency Drought Cost-Share program. This is in addition to the current $3 million in emergency drought cost-share funds already being made available to all 77 Oklahoma counties via distribution by local Conservation Districts. Monday’s actions are contingent on approval
- [Employee of the Quarter: Kendall Brookins](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-kendall-brookins/) - If you want to meet someone who cares about tomorrow and works diligently to make it better for conservation and everyone, look no further than Kendall Brookins. Today, Kendall, Administrative Programs Officer for the District Services Division, (foreground in photo taken on GIS Day at the Capitol) was recognized as the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Employee
- [Cost-Share Program Proposal Unanimously Approved by Commissioners of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/cost-share-program-proposal-unanimously-approved-by-commissioners-of-the-oklahoma-conservation-commission/) - Oklahoma City – Today, Oct. 3, 2022, in their regular meeting, Commissioners of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission unanimously approved a program in which emergency drought cost-share funds are being made available to all 77 Oklahoma counties via distribution by local Conservation Districts. Implementation of the program through the state’s 84 Conservation Districts is set to
- [First Public Meeting for Illinois River Watershed Management Plan Set for October](https://conservation.ok.gov/first-public-meeting-for-illinois-river-watershed-management-plan-set-for-october/) - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Division (NRD), has scheduled the first in a series of public meetings to update the watershed-based management plan for the Illinois River Watershed. The meeting will be held October 11 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The Illinois River and
- [Re-dedication of Upper Elk Creek Site 23D draws many leaders](https://conservation.ok.gov/re-dedication-of-upper-elk-creek-site-23d-draws-many-leaders/) - Federal, state and local officials gathered Wednesday for the re-dedication of Upper Elk Creek Site 23D, an upstream flood control dam, just east of Elk City. It was an excellent day of celebration for the many decades of protection the recently completed rehabilitated dam will bring. U.S. Congressman Frank Lucas, Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief
- [Sign recognizes re-named flood control site: Sergeant Major Frank Lucas Dam](https://conservation.ok.gov/sign-recognizes-re-named-flood-control-site-sergeant-major-frank-lucas-dam/) - CHEYENNE, Okla. -- What’s in a name? In the case of the newly renamed Sergeant Major Frank Lucas Dam, the answer is a lot of years of tremendous support for Oklahoma’s upstream flood control dams. Oklahoma Conservation Commission Executive Director Trey Lam said, "Congressman Lucas was critical in creating the pilot rehab project and championing
- [OCC Area II Commissioner Robert M. Priess represents from one state line to another](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-area-ii-commissioner-robert-m-priess-represents-from-one-state-line-to-another/) - Where does your area include? From the Hard Red Winter Wheat fields along the Kansas line to the Red River border with Texas. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission has five Area Commissioners and this claim only holds true for newly appointed Area II Commissioner Robert M. Priess. His area runs vertically north to south from one
- [Oklahoma's Flood Control Dams: Reducing fear from flooding](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahomas-flood-control-dams-reducing-fear-from-flooding/) - Oftentimes the most important words after a disaster are those you didn’t have to use such as death/injuries, starting over, rebuilding, and others. That’s where the protection of Oklahoma’s network of 2,107 flood control dams and voluntary conservation practices once again shined. The presence of 50 such dams prevented an estimated $2 million in flood
- [National Land & Range Judging Contest Winners Announced](https://conservation.ok.gov/national-land-range-judging-contest-winners-announced/) - Nearly 850 4-H and FFA students and over 250 coaches from 34 states gathered in Oklahoma for the 69th National Land and Range Judging Contest, May 5, 2022. After two days of practice at sites in the Oklahoma City area, the contest was held near El Reno, Oklahoma at the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribal Headquarters. The
- [Employee of the Quarter: Becky Zawalski](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-becky-zawalski/) - What does Becky Zawalski bring to Blue Thumb? Anything the program needs at any given moment. She is unselfish and passionate about her roles both in the office and in the water. Becky was named the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Employee of the Quarter during the April all-staff meeting in Oklahoma City. The nomination said, “Becky
- [Leaders in Oklahoma conservation receive awards at the OACD's 84th Annual State Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/leaders-in-oklahoma-conservation-receive-awards-at-the-oacds-84th-annual-state-meeting/) - Consider them investors. They have invested time, planning and resources into the conservation of Oklahoma’s soil and water. However, they are investing for the good of the earth rather than themselves. Several of these conservation investors were recognized with awards at the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) 84th Annual Meeting, held Feb. 27-28 and
- [Oklahoma Farmer and Rancher CARE Champions attend 76th Annual NACD Meeting in Orlando, Florida](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-farmer-and-rancher-care-champions-attend-76th-annual-national-association-of-conservation-districts-meeting-in-orlando-florida/) - Orlando, Florida -- Six Oklahoma farmers and ranchers identified as Champions through the Conservation and Agriculture Reach Everyone (CARE) project recently attended the 76th NACD Annual Meeting in Orlando, FL. In collaboration with the Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project Inc. (OKHBRI) the attendees were: Kwame Mboya, Oklahoma County Conservation District; Rich Auer, Nowata County Conservation
- [Lazy KT Ranch Receives Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/lazy-kt-ranch-receives-oklahoma-leopold-conservation-award/) - The Lazy KT Ranch of Freedom has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the prestigious award recognizes farmers, ranchers and forestland owners who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat resources in their care. In Oklahoma the
- [Calendar Year 2021](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2021/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [Betty Bone, Love County Conservation District Manager, retiring after 57 years of service](https://conservation.ok.gov/betty-bone-love-county-conservation-district-manager-retiring-after-57-years-of-service/) - In 1964, a couple of dimes along with another penny or two would get you a loaf of bread. The popular “Life” magazine cost 35 cents an issue in 1964. And on Sept. 1 of that year, Betty Bone began working for the Love County Conservation District for $100 a month. The District Manager is
- [Service Award: Dianne Ireton, 35 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-dianne-ireton-35-years/) - Dianne Ireton, Administrative Officer for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program, was recognized for 35 years of service to the state of Oklahoma today at the January 2022 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC). It was 35 years ago that Dianne was hired as a temporary employee to perform word processing and data
- [Employee of the Quarter: Rebecca Bond](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-rebecca-bond/) - Rebecca Bond, Blue Thumb Water Quality Education Program Director, has recently been working with the Soil Health team to create educational documents, presentations, and displays that can serve as templates for municipalities, volunteers, and other groups. These educational tools will be a leg up for any and all people who are in need of helping
- [Service Award: Janet Stewart, 20 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-janet-stewart-20-years/) - Janet has excelled as general counsel to the Commission since 2007. In addition to performing legal research and litigation on behalf of OCC and conservation districts, Janet assists in real estate issues, state and federal law / legal research, drafting contracts and agreements, negotiating disputes, and enforcement of watershed easements. Janet has been named Commission
- [Employee of the Quarter: Monty Ramming](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-monty-ramming/) - In addition to his regular water quality duties, Monty Ramming has taken on the new assignment of supervising the agency’s USDA feral swine eradication projects and done so with enthusiasm. Monty has used his experience and knowledge of working special projects with conservation districts to mentor the new feral swine techs, Tanner and Michael. The
- [Employee of the Quarter: Shellie Willoughby](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-shellie-willoughby/) - Shellie Willoughby, Oklahoma Conservation Commission GIS Specialist, has many roles and is outstanding at each whether that involves 911, maps for State Legislative or Congressional Districts or as in one example, her excellent work, well beyond her normal duties, by creating the Blue Thumb data entry App and also the data viewable App Map. Both
- [Employee of the Quarter: Kim Shaw](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-kim-shaw-2/) - Kim Shaw, the Blue Thumb Quality Assurance Officer, recently found an opportunity to work with GIS staff member Shelly Willoughby to create a cell phone app for the purpose of making data entry by the volunteers easier, faster, and “more along the lines of how younger volunteers respond to everything.” Yet Kim has been reassuring
- [Employee of the Quarter: Bryan Painter](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-bryan-painter/) - Bryan Painter, Communications Director, assisted by talented OCC Agency staff, strives to share the message of conservation, whether that is Conservation Districts, water quality, soil health, watershed program watershed programs, the Abandoned Mine Land Program or others. During the Covid-19 OCC staff members had rules for work so that social distancing and other safety measures
- [Employee of the Quarter: Clancy Green](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-clancy-green/) - Greater versatility and a harder work ethic would be extremely hard to fine than those of Clancy Green. Clancy, the OCC District Services Coordinator, contributed in so many ways to all five Area Meetings, and the State OACD Meeting. She has an ability to anticipate what job/tasks needs to be done and a willingness to
- [Employee of the Quarter: Sarah Gilmer](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-sarah-gilmer/) - Sarah Gilmer, Wetland Specialist of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), joined the Conservation Commission a little over 3 years ago. She has been continually asked to take on new tasks, which she has tackled willingly and with great success. While her exemplary work is always worthy of recognition, over the last 6 months Sarah Gilmer
- [Employee of the Quarter: Amy Seiger](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-amy-seiger/) - Amy Seiger, Soil Health Coordinator, took a leadership role in creating a new, exciting workshop called “Full Circle Citizenship.” This workshop combines information from Soil Health and Blue Thumb to offer attendees an excellent mix of information that moves beyond what either program accomplishes alone. The working relationship among Amy and the other presenters was
- [Employee of the Quarter: Blane Stacy](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-blane-stacy/) - Blane Stacy, a Soil Health Educator, is always on the go traveling across Oklahoma telling the story of Soil Health. Recently, Blane spent three weeks at a Conservation Planning Training in Lincoln, Neb. This was a huge commitment for an employee to be away from home and their job. Blane had nothing but positive things
- [Employee of the Quarter: Karla Spinner](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-karla-spinner-2/) - Karla Spinner, OCC Water Quality Division Environmental Scientist/Records Manager, often works behind the scenes, keeping the water quality division data management systems running smoothly and accurately. This is no small task given the immensity of the database, over 35,000 water chemistry samples, 6,000 bug samples, and 2,000 fish surveys. In fact, it takes seamless integration of data
- [Employee of the Quarter: Candice Miller](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-candice-miller-2/) - Enthusiasm and smiles are never in short supply for Candice Miller. The Project WET Education Coordinator has had many accomplishments at OCC and this quarter is a great example. She served as one of the primary planners of the H2Oklahoma Event held at Keystone Lake State Park. On that day, students from Creek County and
- [Law Doubles Funding for State Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/law-doubles-funding-for-state-abanonded-mine-land-reclamation-program/) - The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), signed last month by the President, provides Oklahoma the opportunity to nearly double the annual amount of funding to reclaim abandoned coal mine land. This bill also fulfills the primary legislative goal of the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC) and National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs (NAAMLP) over the
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission team goes the extra miles for the future of Oklahoma's wetlands](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-conservation-commission-team-goes-the-extra-miles-for-the-future-of-oklahomas-wetlands/) - The concept seems simple at surface level. This summer the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s (OCC) Wetlands Program traveled to and studied many of the different wetland areas across Oklahoma for the National Wetland Condition Assessment (NWCA). Wetlands are one of the five waterbody types in the National Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS) and are studied once every
- [Success of regenerative agriculture comes to life in General Mills project](https://conservation.ok.gov/success-of-regenerative-agriculture-comes-to-life-in-general-mills-project/) - It’s somewhat ironic when items that can’t talk speak volumes. Jimmy Emmons, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, kicks up a little dust as he walks about 40 yards out into a conventional-tilled field, so filled with clods it resembles eggs gathered in a basket. Emmons kneels and sticks a soil thermometer into the
- [Blue Thumb Calendar 2021 October Featured Producer Grant Victor talks about "My time to carry conservation forward."](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-calendar-2021-october-featured-producer-grant-victor-talks-about-my-time-to-carry-conservation-forward/) - AFTON, Okla. – Time comes in so many different forms. It can be noon, or midnight, or it can be a decade or a half-century. Grant Victor, who was born and raised at Afton in Ottawa County, speaks with sincerity about another form of time when referring to conservation. “My grandfather (James Y. Victor) and
- [Adding years to the significantly important lives of Oklahoma's Flood Control Dams](https://conservation.ok.gov/adding-years-to-the-significantly-important-lives-of-oklahomas-flood-control-dams/) - Today, local, state, and federal officials toured the Upper Elk Creek Site 23D Rehabilitation on the east edge of Elk City. New life is being given to this flood control dam and the tour was a way to showcase those efforts along with the watershed project sponsor, North Fork of Red River Conservation District. Originally
- [Blue Thumb Calendar Featured Producer for September: Greg Scott - He has an equal love for learning and teaching](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-calendar-featured-producer-for-september-greg-scott-he-has-an-equal-love-for-learning-and-teaching/) - TRYON, Okla. – There’s nothing rushed, gruff or chaotic about Greg Scott. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission Soil Scientist with the straw cowboy hat, bushy white mustache and easy-goes-it delivery of information digs as deep with his thoughts as he does his shovel.
- [Recently completed Reclamation project is excellent example of Abandoned Mine Land work in Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/recently-completed-reclamation-project-is-excellent-example-of-abandoned-mine-land-work-in-oklahoma/) - Some believe you can't go back in time. However, that's exactly what the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program does. In this case, they've returned nearly 24 acres to productive use that were surface mined for coal over 45 years ago.
- [Dr. Katie Blunk: Maintaining the path to sound conservation practices](https://conservation.ok.gov/dr-katie-blunk-maintaining-the-path-to-sound-conservation-practices/) - “BLUE THUMB CALENDAR 2021 FEATURED PRODUCERS FOR AUGUST." FREEDOM, Okla. –– Parents clearing paths for their children isn’t uncommon. However, what makes this story special is that Dr. Katie Blunk says the path her mother Rose Blunk cleared for her -- and the land -- was thick with cedars. Many Oklahomans can close their eyes
- [No Dust Bowl](https://conservation.ok.gov/no-dust-bowl/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma reduces pollution on most acres in the nation](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-reduces-pollution-on-most-acres-in-the-nation/) - OKLAHOMA CITY, March 23, 2016 (Via NRCS)—Oklahoma has successfully treated water pollution issues on more acres than any other state according to new data collected by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) Water Quality Division, which is funded by EPA. Since 2007, voluntary conservation by farmers and ranchers has resulted in 55 Oklahoma streams being removed
- [Upper Washita Seeks Legislative Help to Keep Dams Safe](https://conservation.ok.gov/upper-washita-seeks-legislative-help-to-keep-dams-safe/) - The Upper Washita Conservation District hosted Senator Tom Ivester from Sayre (District 26) and Representative Todd Russ from Cordell (District 55) on November 19, 2013, at the conservation district office in Cheyenne to brief them on the important work they do and the unique challenges they face. All five conservation district board members were in
- [UPDATE: Senate confirms the appointment of Gary Crawley to serve on the Oklahoma Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/update-senate-confirms-the-appointment-of-gary-crawley-to-serve-on-the-oklahoma-conservation-commission/) - Today, the Oklahoma Senate confirmed the appointment of Gary Crawley of Pittsburg County and the community of Savanna to serve as a member of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to serve a 5-year term ending June 30, 2025. It will now go to Governor J. Kevin Stitt, who nominated Crawley, for signature. Crawley will begin serving as
- [Oklahoma Innovators: Citizen Scientists Celebrate 20 Years of Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring & Education](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-innovators-citizen-scientists-celebrate-20-years-of-volunteer-water-quality-monitoring-education/) - Volunteers from central and western Oklahoma converged on Blue Thumb Conference at Arcadia Lake on Sept. 19 and 20 to celebrate 20 years of water quality monitoring and education through Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s (OCC) Blue Thumb Program. Conference attendees got to meet with field leaders in water and soil science, learned about the latest technologies
- [Nine More Oklahoma Streams Show Significant Water Quality Improvement](https://conservation.ok.gov/nine-more-oklahoma-streams-show-significant-water-quality-improvement/) - Voluntary conservation practices place Oklahoma among the water quality elite for another year. Farmers, ranchers and other landowners have helped nine more streams to be removed from Oklahoma’s 303(d) list of impaired streams. These streams are candidates to join 37 other EPA-recognized water quality success stories, for which Oklahoma ranks second in the nation. The
- [OCC and OACD Participate in White House Water Quality Summit](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-and-oacd-participate-in-white-house-water-quality-summit/) - Shanon Phillips, director of the Water Quality Division of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), and Clay Pope, executive director of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), were invited to discuss what makes Oklahoma’s nonpoint source program so successful and to discuss ways that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the United States Department of
- [Oklahoma’s 2012 Water Quality Success Stories](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahomas-2012-water-quality-success-stories/) - Featured articles need a custom excerpt.
- [Honey Creek Implementation Project Shows Water Quality Improving](https://conservation.ok.gov/honey-creek-implementation-project-shows-water-quality-improving/) - Water Quality Success Stories Recent monitoring data shows that implementation of best management practices (BMPs) by farmers and ranchers is resulting in improvement in water quality in a sub-watershed of Grand Lake, according to Shanon Phillips, director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s (OCC) Water Quality Division. In 2006 the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), in partnership
- [EPA Adds Nearly $1 Million to Water Quality Projects](https://conservation.ok.gov/epa-adds-nearly-1-million-to-water-quality-projects/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission announced at its September Commission meeting that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is providing additional funding to Oklahoma for water quality projects. The funds come through the state Office of the Secretary of Environment to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Water Quality division. Funds for projects in other states in the EPA
- [OACD praises EPA decision to fund additional water quality efforts](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-praises-epa-decision-to-fund-additional-water-quality-efforts/) - The recent decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide nearly $1 million in additional funds for water quality work in Oklahoma through voluntary, locally-led conservation efforts is a welcome one, according to Joe Parker, president of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD). Parker said the recent decision by EPA shows recognition of
- [EPA Offers Oklahoma Watershed Based Plan as Model](https://conservation.ok.gov/epa-offers-oklahoma-watershed-based-plan-as-model/) - One of four states’ plans selected as best in nation The U.S. Environmental Protection has offered Watershed Based Plans from Oklahoma, Kansas, Virginia and Maryland as models for other states to learn from. EPA stated that these are the best of 49 plans the agency reviewed during 2008-2010. Watershed based plans are developed to support
- [Oklahoma is a National Leader in Documented Water Quality Success Stories - Project Details](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-is-a-national-leader-in-documented-water-quality-success-stories-project-details/) - On Wednesday, April 13, 2011, during Agriculture Day at the Capitol, leaders from Oklahoma’s Conservation Partnership held a press conference to announce newly-documented water quality success stories and the state’s position as a national leader in water quality improvement. Recent Projects Cooper Creek – Central Oklahoma Wheat, cattle, and corn productionListed in 2006 for turbidity
- [Oklahoma’s 2010 Water Quality Success Stories](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahomas-2010-water-quality-success-stories/) - EPA Announces Most Successful Year in History for Nonpoint Source Water Quality Program Monitoring and assessment efforts by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission have led to removal of eight additional streams from Oklahoma’s proposed 2010 impaired-waters list submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency this past summer. Commonly referred to as the 303d list, this section of
- [Oklahoma Leads the Region in Nonpoint Water Quality Success Stories](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-leads-the-region-in-nonpoint-water-quality-success-stories/) - EPA Announces Most Successful Year in History for Nonpoint Source Water Quality Program Dov Weitman, chief of the Nonpoint Source Control Branch of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, D.C., announced that 2010 was the most successful year in the history of the nonpoint source (NPS) program. This program, more officially known as
- [Brookhaven Creek Rehabilitation Project](https://conservation.ok.gov/brookhaven-creek-rehabilitation-project/) - The Conservation Commission’s Water Quality Division continues its efforts to improve the state’s waterways with an innovative wetland project. Phase one of a project to rehabilitate parts of Brookhaven Creek in Norman is now complete. The project by the City of Norman, Oklahoma Conservation Commission and Watershed Restoration Inc. is designed to reduce flooding
- [Conservation Commission Commended at Quality Oklahoma Team Day 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-commended-at-quality-oklahoma-team-day-2010-2/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) received two Governor’s Commendations during Quality Oklahoma Team Day 2010 at the state Capitol on May 6, 2010. One project also received the Celebrating Success Award for the best media campaign promoting Oklahoma’s good work out of 75 projects reviewed. State agencies were asked to submit team projects showing how
- [Oklahoma is a National Leader in Documented Water Quality Success Stories](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-is-a-national-leader-in-documented-water-quality-success-stories/) - Project Area Details On Wednesday, April 13, 2011, during Agriculture Day at the Capitol, leaders from Oklahoma’s Conservation Partnership held a press conference to announce newly-documented water quality success stories and the state’s position as a national leader in water quality improvement. The dedicated work of farmers, ranchers and other landowners to control nonpoint source
- [National Weather Center Green Roof Project](https://conservation.ok.gov/national-weather-center-green-roof-project/) - OCC’s Water Quality division is working with the University of Oklahoma’s College of Architecture and its Landscape Architecture Division on a Green Roof Project for the top of the National Weather Center (NWC) building at the OU campus in Norman. Roof greening, the growth of plants on rooftops, is becoming a popular technique in North
- [Four Oklahoma Streams Removed from EPA 303(d) List](https://conservation.ok.gov/four-oklahoma-streams-removed-from-epa-303d-list/) - EPA declares water quality work done by Oklahoma agricultural producers and the Oklahoma Conservation Partnership successful; several state streams no longer impaired. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has removed four Oklahoma streams from its impaired water or 303(d) list, state conservation leaders announced at a press conference at the Capitol on Feb 2. Efforts
- [EPA Ranks Oklahoma in Top Five for Improving Water Quality](https://conservation.ok.gov/epa-ranks-oklahoma-in-top-five-for-improving-water-quality/) - Recent EPA numbers rank Oklahoma among the best states in controlling nonpoint source pollution. Oklahoma conservation programs improving water quality. State legislators made the announcement at a news conference held at the Oklahoma state Capitol on March 17. The dedicated work of farmers, ranchers and other landowners to control non-point source pollution in Oklahoma by
- [CREP Conservation Plan Writers Achieving Level 2 Certification](https://conservation.ok.gov/crep-conservation-plan-writers-achieving-level-2-certification-2/) - Several of OCC’s Water Quality conservation plan writers for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program have achieved or are in process for certification as Level 2 Conservation Plan Writers. The certification program is offered and certified by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Bullit Farris, Jerry Starkey and Tashina Kirk have completed certification including the pesticide
- [Grove Students Tour Demonstration Farm](https://conservation.ok.gov/grove-students-tour-demonstration-farm/) - Students from Pam Chaney’s and Brett Bouher’s Environmental Science class at Grove High School attended a tour on September 29th at the Honey Creek Demonstration Farm. The Farm is owned and operated by Jerry and Barbara Davis. The Water Quality Division of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is promoting the Demonstration Farm as a way to
- [OCC Cooperates to use ARRA Funds for Three Water Quality Projects](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-cooperates-to-use-arra-funds-for-three-water-quality-projects/) - Conservation Commission Cooperates to Use ARRA Funds to Protect and Conserve Oklahoma’s Natural Resources The Conservation Commission has partnered with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Oklahoma on several projects to reduce nonpoint source pollution to Oklahoma’s waters and demonstrate green technology, while protecting
- [Mike Thralls Memorial Scholarship Applications Sought](https://conservation.ok.gov/mike-thralls-memorial-scholarship-applications-sought-3/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- ["Conservation @Home: Building Community Resiliency" workshop to be held at the OACD State Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-home-building-community-resiliency-workshop-to-be-held-at-the-oacd-state-meeting/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- ["Revitalizing Agriculture Systems" workshop to be held at the OACD State Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/revitalizing-agriculture-systems-workshop-to-be-held-at-the-oacd-state-meeting/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [U.S. Department of the Interior Announces $2.8 Million in Grant Funding for Oklahoma AML Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/u-s-department-of-the-interior-announces-2-8-million-in-grant-funding-for-oklahoma-aml-program/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Governor Stitt Nominates Gary Crawley to Serve On the Oklahoma Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-stitt-nominates-gary-crawley-to-serve-on-the-oklahoma-conservation-commission/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Senate Committee Confirms the Appointment of Gary Crawley to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/senate-committee-confirms-the-appointment-of-gary-crawley-to-the-oklahoma-conservation-commission/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma's State Leaders Show Support of Upstream Flood Control Dams in Multiple Ways](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahomas-state-leaders-show-support-of-upstream-flood-control-dams-in-multiple-ways-3/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OCC Mourns the passing of Hal Clark: A Pillar Among Conservationists](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-mourns-the-passing-of-hal-clark-a-pillar-among-conservationists/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Partners open New Year with signed agreement with Chickasaw Nation](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-partners-open-new-year-with-signed-agreement-with-chickasaw-nation/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OCC's Amy Seiger to receive first Regenerative Agriculture Woman of the Year Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/occs-amy-seiger-to-receive-first-regenerative-agriculture-woman-of-the-year-award/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Elia Woods & Pat Hoerth: Friends Share a Common Commitment to the Thriving of All Life](https://conservation.ok.gov/elia-woods-pat-hoerth-friends-share-a-common-commitment-to-the-thriving-of-all-life/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma Master Irrigator Program is underway with more sessions planned](https://conservation.ok.gov/dinwiddie-family-appreciates-conservation-examples-shared-with-them-want-to-do-the-same-for-others-2/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Plan now to attend the 83rd Annual Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (Virtual) Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/plan-now-to-attend-the-83rd-annual-oklahoma-association-of-conservation-districts-virtual-meeting/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Jimmy Emmons to join Oklahoma Conservation Commission Team as Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator](https://conservation.ok.gov/jimmy-emmons-to-join-oklahoma-conservation-commission-team-as-soil-health-mentoring-coordinator/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [March 2 is Soil Health Track Day at the OACD Virtual State Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/march-2-is-soil-health-track-day-at-the-oacd-virtual-state-meeting/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Blue Thumb Calendar March Featured Producer: Katie Williams, Life amongst God's Wonderful Creation](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-calendar-march-featured-producer-katie-williams-life-amongst-gods-wonderful-creation/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Senator Darcy Jech: 2021 OACD Conservation Legislator of the Year Award Recipient](https://conservation.ok.gov/senator-darcy-jech-2021-oacd-conservation-legislator-of-the-year-award-recipient/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Suzy Landess: Conservation carries history into the future](https://conservation.ok.gov/suzy-landess-conservation-carries-history-into-the-future/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Yard by Yard: A Community Resiliency Project](https://conservation.ok.gov/yard-by-yard-a-community-resiliency-project/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Mike Thralls Memorial Scholarship Applications Sought](https://conservation.ok.gov/mike-thralls-memorial-scholarship-applications-sought-2/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma Poultry Project Named as an RCPP FY20/21 Classic Award Recipient](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-poultry-project-named-as-a-rcpp-fy20-21-classic-award-recipient/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Senate Committee confirms appointment of Dan Herald to serve on the Oklahoma Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/senate-committee-confirms-appointment-of-dan-herald-to-serve-on-the-oklahoma-conservation-commission/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Phil Campbell: Service is one word that describes a lot about producer's life](https://conservation.ok.gov/phil-campbell-service-is-one-word-that-describes-a-lot-about-producers-life/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Indiana Students decide to hold their own Land & Range Judging Competition in Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/indiana-students-decide-to-hold-their-own-land-range-judging-competition-in-oklahoma/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Register today for free webinar "Preparing for Drought"](https://conservation.ok.gov/register-today-for-free-webinar-preparing-for-drought/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Dean Schneider: A never-ending goal of improvement](https://conservation.ok.gov/dean-schneider-a-never-ending-goal-of-improvement/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Don Bartolina's passion for conservation runs several decades deep](https://conservation.ok.gov/don-bartolinas-passion-for-conservation-runs-several-decades-deep/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma's upstream flood control dams working hard for Oklahoma's people, land and infrastructure](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahomas-upstream-flood-control-dams-working-hard-for-oklahomas-people-land-and-infrastructure/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Dinwiddie family appreciates conservation examples shared with them; want to do the same for others](https://conservation.ok.gov/dinwiddie-family-appreciates-conservation-examples-shared-with-them-want-to-do-the-same-for-others/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Education a Local Sensation](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-education-a-local-sensation/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Educators Tour North Canadian River Watershed](https://conservation.ok.gov/educators-tour-north-canadian-river-watershed/) - Through rivers, around buttes, and over dunes, the North Canadian River Watershed Traveling Educator Workshop combines 24 educators, three days, and one bus for an action packed crash course on watershed ecology, geology, and responsible natural resource management. After participating in this X-Games of educator workshops on June 10-12, 2014, participants returned to classrooms, labs,
- [Garfield County CD & OACD say “thanks!” to event host](https://conservation.ok.gov/garfield-county-cd-and-oacd-say-thanks-to-event-host/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OACD Hosts NACD South Central Region Meeting 2007](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-hosts-nacd-south-central-region-meeting-2007/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Day at the Capitol 2008 Announcement](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-day-at-the-capitol-2008-2/) - Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Sponsors “Conservation Day at the Capitol” March 19, 2008 Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Will Present Outstanding Conservation Awards During Daylong Events at the Capitol The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) will sponsor “Conservation Day at the Capitol” on March 19. Cosponsors include a number of the state’s 88
- [Conservation Day at the Capitol 2008 (post-event)](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-day-at-the-capitol-2008/) - Awards Presented for Conservation, Education and Communication More Conservation Day photos The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) and other sponsors presented awards to outstanding conservationists and conservation educators during Conservation Day at the Capitol on March 19. Awards were also presented to members of the press and conservation districts for outstanding efforts in spreading
- [GIS Day at the Capitol 2008](https://conservation.ok.gov/gis-day-at-the-capitol-2008/) - 14th Annual GIS Day at the Capitol Celebrates Successful Mike Sharp, state GIS coordinator, called the 14th annual GIS Day at the Capitol a success. "We had 30 agency exhibitors and 125 registered participants," Sharp said. Hundreds of visitors kept the exhibitors in the fourth floor Capitol rotunda busy from the event's opening at 9:00
- [Muskogee County Conservation District Receives Land Donation](https://conservation.ok.gov/muskogee-county-conservation-district-receives-land-donation/) - In March Bonnie Geer of Tulsa donated 152 acres of land near Taft to the Muskogee County Conservation District to be used as a Nature, Wildlife and Bird Sanctuary. Geer said that it had always been a dream of her late husband Richard to turn the land into a nature habitat. Muskogee County CD will
- [2008 Land Judging Contest Goes On Despite Rain](https://conservation.ok.gov/2008-land-judging-contest-goes-on-despite-rain/) - First Place Results Oklahoma City — Over 170 teams of teenage FFA and 4-H members competed in the 57th annual National Land and Range Judging Contest, held May 5-7, according to contest cochairman Scotty Herriman, of South Coffeyville, Okla. Herriman is president of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, the contest's principal sponsor. “We had
- [Poultry Litter Transport Incentive Program Closes](https://conservation.ok.gov/poultry-litter-transport-incentive-program-closes/) - No incentive funds for litter ordered after May 5 Program runs out of funds due to overwhelming participation. Plans underway to find more funds for successful program. Due to the overwhelming participation in the OCC Water Quality Division's Poultry Litter Transport Incentive Program, all funds originally budgeted have been expended. OCC is fully committed to
- [Governor Proclaims Soil and Water Stewardship Week 2008](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-proclaims-soil-and-water-stewardship-week-2008/) - Governor Brad Henry has proclaimed April 27 – May 4, 2008, as Soil and Water Stewardship Week in Oklahoma.(Click here for text of the Governor's Proclamation. Click here for a printable pdf version of the Proclamation. ) For over 70 years, the state’s network of conservation districts has helped Oklahomans learn to conserve natural resources. Conservation practices
- [Near Breach on Kadashan Bottom Dam No. 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/near-breach-on-kadashan-bottom-dam-no-2/) - Event Shows Need for Maintenance, Repair and Rehab During April 8-10 over eight inches of rain fell in the Kadashan Bottom Dam No. 2 watershed, more water than the principal spillway could handle in that time period. The continuous flow through the secondary spillway created a headcut that eroded its way back up the spillway
- [Conservation District Act Revised!](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-district-act-revised/) - Director Election Dates Changed and Much More Senate Bill 1766, by Sen. Charles Wyrick and Rep. Dale DeWitt, updates the Conservation District Act with changes and additions. Gov. Brad Henry signed the bill into law on May 2, becoming effective immediately. “This bill makes some positive changes that should advance the cause of conservation in
- [Gov. Signs Bill for Conservation Repairs](https://conservation.ok.gov/gov-signs-bill-for-conservation-repairs/) - Gov. Brad Henry signed Senate Bill 1374 in a ceremony held in Tulsa on June 5. The legislation authorizes the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority to issue a bond that includes $25 million to repair damaged conservation infrastructure. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission, working with local conservation districts, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other partners,
- [CREP - Additional Pieces Fall in Place](https://conservation.ok.gov/crep-additional-pieces-fall-in-place/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Governor Henry and Secretary of Agriculture Peach Visit Cimarron County](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-henry-and-secretary-of-agriculture-peach-visit-cimarron-county/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Successful Eucha/Spavinaw Water Quality Improvement Projects Extended](https://conservation.ok.gov/successful-eucha-spavinaw-water-quality-improvement-projects-extended/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Central North Canadian River Conservation District Hosts “Groundbreaking” Carbon Event](https://conservation.ok.gov/central-north-canadian-river-conservation-district-hosts-groundbreaking-carbon-event/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Poultry Litter Transfer Incentive - New Program Begins](https://conservation.ok.gov/poultry-litter-transfer-incentive-new-program-begins/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OACDE and OCC Provide CPR and First Aid Training to Conservation District Employees](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacde-and-occ-provide-cpr-and-first-aid-training-to-conservation-district-employees/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Grazinglands Workshop - Dewey County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/grazinglands-workshop-dewey-county-conservation-district/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Cleora Outdoor Classroom](https://conservation.ok.gov/cleora-outdoor-classroom/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Flood Control Projects by County](https://conservation.ok.gov/flood-control-projects-by-county/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Eastern Redcedar Pollen](https://conservation.ok.gov/eastern-redcedar-pollen/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Commission Disappointed, but Hopeful on Bond Issue](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-disappointed-but-hopeful-on-bond-issue/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [We Can Do It!](https://conservation.ok.gov/we-can-do-it/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Day at the Capitol 2009 (Post-Event)](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-day-at-the-capitol-2009-post-event/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Day at the Capitol 2009](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-day-at-the-capitol-2009/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Stimulus Funding for Conservation Infrastructure](https://conservation.ok.gov/stimulus-funding-for-conservation-infrastructure/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Farm Bill 2008 Information Meetings](https://conservation.ok.gov/farm-bill-2008-information-meetings/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Leaders Applaud U.S. Sec. of Ag Stimulus Announcement for Oklahoma Flood Control Dams](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-leaders-applaud-u-s-sec-of-ag-stimulus-announcement-for-oklahoma-flood-control-dams/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [House Passes Conservation Bond Legislation](https://conservation.ok.gov/house-passes-conservation-bond-legislation/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Recovery funding coming to state for new dams and wildlife habitat](https://conservation.ok.gov/recovery-funding-coming-to-state-for-new-dams-and-wildlife-habitat/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [EPA 2008 Report Features OCC Water Quality Successes](https://conservation.ok.gov/epa-2008-report-features-occ-water-quality-successes/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Blue Thumb Exceeds 100 Stream Monitoring Sites](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-exceeds-100-stream-monitoring-sites/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Stewardship Week 2009 PSAs— Lieutenant Governor Jari Askins](https://conservation.ok.gov/stewardship-week-2009-psas-stewardship-week-2009-psas-lieutenant-governor-jari-askins/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Stewardship Week 2009 - Dig It! The Secrets of Soil](https://conservation.ok.gov/stewardship-week-2009-dig-it-the-secrets-of-soil/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Lt. Gov. Jari Askins Stewardship Week PSA 2009](https://conservation.ok.gov/lt-gov-jari-askins-stewardship-week-psa-2009/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Governor Signs Conservation Bond Legislation](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-signs-conservation-bond-legislation/) - April 28, 2009, Oklahoma City — Gov. Brad Henry signed Senate Bill 238 into law on Monday, April 27, 2009, at the state Capitol. SB 238 authorizes the issue of a bond for $25 million to help conservation in Oklahoma. The House passed the bill by a vote of 79 to 12 on April 9
- [National Land & Range Judging Contest 2009](https://conservation.ok.gov/national-land-range-judging-contest-2009/) - Fort Reno Agricultural Research Station hosts 58th National Land and Range Judging Contest First Place Results Noted Oklahoma City — One-hundred and sixty teams of teenage FFA and 4-H members competed in the 58th annual National Land and Range Judging Contest, held May 5-7, according to contest cochairman Trey Lam of Pauls Valley, Okla. Lam
- [Chickasaw Nation Presents U.S. Department of Interior Partners in Conservation Awards](https://conservation.ok.gov/chickasaw-nation-presents-u-s-department-of-interior-partners-in-conservation-awards-2/) - Dr. Kelly Hurt, Chief Environmental, Health and Safety Officer for the Chickasaw Nation, presented Partners in Conservation Awards from the U.S. Department of Interior to the Conservation Commission and to Darrel Dominick, OCC tribal liaison, at the June 2009 Commission meeting. An award prepared for Robert Toole, OCC Conservation Programs director, who was not present,
- [OACD and OACD Auxiliary Scholarships](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-and-oacd-auxiliary-scholarships/) - In a joint effort between the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts and the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Auxiliary, the children or grandchildren of any conservation district director will have the opportunity to apply for two different scholarships. With the help of donations from the OACD Board, one anonymous Auxiliary member and two anonymous conservation
- [Carl Lucero, USDA Ecological Services, Meets with OCC and OACD](https://conservation.ok.gov/carl-lucero-usda-ecological-services-meets-with-occ-and-oacd/) - Carl Lucero of USDA's Ecological Services program in Washington with OCC and OACD on May 27 to trade information about the state's carbon sequestration programs and federal initiatives to help market environmental credits. Stacy Hansen, OCC’s Carbon Sequestration Certification Program (or Carbon Program for short) director, explained how the program will work and noted that
- [Spring Natural Resource Events for Youths](https://conservation.ok.gov/spring-natural-resource-events-for-youths/) - Envirothon, Land Judging and ScienceFest Springtime brings many conservation, environment and natural resource-related events to Oklahoma. In addition to the number of outdoor classrooms, natural resource days and fishing clinics sponsored by local conservation districts, there are some national and state-level events taking place as well. Envirothon Envirothon team members competed in the 2009 Oklahoma
- [Blue Thumb Environmental Education Workshops](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-environmental-education-workshops/) - Conservation Districts can now offer a new type of Blue Thumb training — a four-hour workshop to engage people with an interest in environmental education, particularly as it relates to protecting streams and rivers. Previous training sessions for Blue Thumb volunteers focused on water monitoring —sampling, testing, field collections and quality control procedures. Those two-day
- [Conservation Bond, Contributions Agreement, Budget Outlook](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-bond-contributions-agreement-budget-outlook/) - OCC staff members attend board meetings at every conservation district in the state during July and August to discuss the Conservation Bond, the NRCS Contributions Agreement and the Budget Outlook for fiscal year 2010 and beyond. The Oklahoma Legislature passed and Gov. Brad Henry signed a legislation authorizing a bond to fund several conservation activities.
- [Conservation Partnership Develops Online Prescribed Fire Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-partnership-develops-online-prescribed-fire-training-2/) - The First Watershed Project in the Nation to have all the Dams Rehabilitated A celebration ceremony will be held September 2, 2009, near Ochelata, Oklahoma, in Washington County to mark the completion of the rehabilitation of six upstream flood control dams in the Double Creek Watershed Project. It is the first USDA assisted watershed project
- [Double Creek Celebration Marked First Completed Rehab Project](https://conservation.ok.gov/double-creek-celebration-marked-first-completed-rehab-project/) - The First Watershed Project in the Nation to have all the Dams Rehabilitated Over 200 people attended a celebration ceremony held Sept. 2, 2009, near Ochelata, Oklahoma, in Washington County to mark the completion of the rehabilitation of six upstream flood control dams in the Double Creek Watershed Project. It was the first USDA-assisted watershed
- [Turkey Creek No. 3 — Groundbreaking for New Dam](https://conservation.ok.gov/turkey-creek-no-3-groundbreaking-for-new-dam/) - Oklahoma Conservation Partnership breaks ground on first Stimulus-funded upstream flood control dam in the nation. With the turn of a shovel and the clicking of camera the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Garfield County Conservation District, Turkey Creek Conservancy District and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission broke ground Sept. 9, 2009, on the first upstream
- [Oklahoma Hosts Advanced O&M Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-hosts-advanced-om-workshop/) - Advanced Watershed Project Operation and Maintenance Workshop Held in Oklahoma City, September 2009 Ninety people from nine states attended the Advanced Watershed Project Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Workshop in Oklahoma City, Sept. 15-17, 2009. The National Watershed Coalition, Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Natural Resources Conservation Service sponsored the workshop. It was tailored for project
- [Groundbreaking held for Sallisaw Creek Watershed Dam 18M](https://conservation.ok.gov/groundbreaking-held-for-sallisaw-creek-watershed-dam-18m/) - First Upstream Flood Control Dam in the Nation to be Rehabilitated with ARRA Stimulus Funds The Adair County Conservation District, City of Stilwell, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission broke ground for the first upstream flood control dam in the nation to be rehabilitated using American Recovery and Reinvestment Act stimulus
- [Henry Bellmon — Farmer, Statesman, Conservationist](https://conservation.ok.gov/henry-bellmon-farmer-statesman-conservationist/) - Henry Louis Bellmon, former Oklahoma Governor and U.S. Senator passed away Sept. 29, 2009, in Enid at the age of 88 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Bellmon served one term in the Oklahoma House of Representatives, 1946-1948, then one term as Governor, 1963-1967. He served two terms in the U.S. Senate, 1969-1981, then
- [Wildlife Expo 2009](https://conservation.ok.gov/wildlife-expo-2009/) - "Watch out for the giant earthworm!" If you were one of the 42,000 visitors to the 2009 Oklahoma Wildlife Expo you probably heard this phrase repeated many times over the course of the 3-day event. The event was held at the Lazy-E Arena near Guthrie on Sept. 25-27, 2009. The Rogers County Conservation District and
- [Conservation Commission and Department of Transportation Collaborate on Project to Support U.S. Highway 270](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-and-department-of-transportation-collaborate-on-project-to-support-u-s-highway-270/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OACD State Meeting  2010 “The Best Hard Time”](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-state-meeting-2010-the-best-hard-time/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [A Brick Wall Ahead: The FY2011-2012 Outlook](https://conservation.ok.gov/a-brick-wall-ahead-the-fy2011-2012-outlook/) - A Message from Mike Thralls, Executive Director As we enter a new fiscal year with a budget for districts and OCC significantly less than we had two years ago, it is useful to discuss the challenges we face. We have managed to ride out the recent wave of budget cuts to date without impact to
- [OCC  Full Staff Meeting, Oxley Nature Center](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-full-staff-meeting-oxley-nature-center/) - (More photos are available at OCC Full Staff Meeting, Oxley Nature Park, Oct. 6, 2010.) Oklahoma Conservation Commission held a full staff meeting at Oxley Nature Park in Tulsa on Oct. 6, 2010. OCC's Water Quality Division hosted the meeting and involved participants in some of the division's routine activities. Staff were introduced to collecting and
- [Conservation Day at the Capitol 2011](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-day-at-the-capitol-2011-2/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Deer Creek Elementary's Grove Valley Outdoor Classroom](https://conservation.ok.gov/deer-creek-elementarys-grove-valley-outdoor-classroom/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Pittsburg County Legislators Tour District Sites](https://conservation.ok.gov/pittsburg-county-legislators-tour-district-sites/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Lt. Gov. Jari Askins to Keynote Women in Ag in Muskogee, Sept. 14, 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/lt-gov-jari-askins-to-keynote-women-in-ag-in-muskogee-sept-14-2010/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Matt Gard Attends Ag Day at the Capitol 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/matt-gard-attends-ag-day-at-the-capitol-2010/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Day at the Capitol 2011](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-day-at-the-capitol-2011/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [No dust storms? Thank an agriculture producer](https://conservation.ok.gov/no-dust-storms-thank-an-agriculture-producer/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OACD Area Meetings 2012](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-area-meetings-2012/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Ken Burns' THE DUST BOWL “Screening and Community Conversation” Event to be held at Altus](https://conservation.ok.gov/ken-burns-the-dust-bowl-screening-and-community-conversation-event-to-be-held-at-altus/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OACD State Meeting: Conservation College](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-state-meeting-conservation-college/) - The 2008 Annual State Meeting of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) held its 70th Annual State Meeting at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City Feb. 24-26. OACD is an independent organization that promotes natural resource conservation through various activities and functions. The meeting was cosponsored by
- [Melvin Welch, Centenarian Conservationist](https://conservation.ok.gov/melvin-welch-centenarian-conservationist/) - Former Conservationist Joins Stars in Celebrating Statehood The Oklahoma Centennial Spectacular Celebration, held at the Ford Center in Oklahoma City on Nov. 16, topped off a yearlong celebration of one hundred years of statehood. It was a star-studded event with stars including Reba McIntire, Vince Gill and Garth Brooks. But it was Melvin Welch from
- [OACD Area Meetings 2007](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-area-meetings-2007/) - “When Disaster Strikes – Conservation Districts Respond”Local Conservation Representatives Attend the 2007 Area Meetings of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, cosponsored by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Conservation leaders discuss issues relevant to Oklahoma at the Area Meetings of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) held in across the state Oct. 31 - Nov.
- [Deer Creek Conservation District Hosts Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/deer-creek-conservation-district-hosts-conservation-commission/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Making Sense of Oklahoma’s Climate](https://conservation.ok.gov/making-sense-of-oklahomas-climate/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Stimulus funds to help dams, streambanks and fight invasive species](https://conservation.ok.gov/stimulus-funds-to-help-dams-streambanks-and-fight-invasive-species/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Project Webfoot Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/project-webfoot-workshop/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Gary Mast, USDA, at the Governor's Water Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/gary-mast-usda-at-the-governors-water-conference/) - USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Gary Mast spoke at the Governor’s Water Conference, “Water for Life,” Oct. 25 in Oklahoma City. Mast is a past president of the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD). Mast provided an overview of current Farm Bill programs and explained the importance of provisions for funding
- [Lake Thunderbird Watershed Implementation Project](https://conservation.ok.gov/lake-thunderbird-watershed-implementation-project/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program - First Contract](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-reserve-enhancement-program-first-contract/) - An event marking the signing of the very first Oklahoma contract for the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) was held at Riverside Park along the Illinois River in Tahlequah on Oct. 26. The contract marks the beginning of a $20.6 million cooperative conservation partnership agreement between U.S. Department of Agriculture and Oklahoma that will create
- [Record funding for conservation and flood control in spite of budget cuts](https://conservation.ok.gov/record-funding-for-conservation-and-flood-control-in-spite-of-budget-cuts/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Caddo County Flood Damage Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/caddo-county-flood-damage-tour/) - State Legislators Tour Caddo County Flood Damage State Sen. Ron Justice hosted a tour of Caddo County flood damage for other legislators on Oct. 19. The tour included stops at flood control structures and land damage by spring and summer rain. Sen. Don Barrington and Rep. Phil Richardson participated in the tour. On Aug. 19
- [Conservation Day at the Capitol 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-day-at-the-capitol-2010/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Caney Valley CD Legislative Watershed Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/caney-valley-cd-legislative-watershed-tour/) - Caney Valley Conservation District Discusses Flood Control with Legislators State Sen. John Ford and Reps. Steve Martin and Earl Sears attended a tour of area watershed flood control dams in the Double Creek watershed in Washington County on Sept. 24. The dams in the Double Creek Watershed protect U.S. Highway 75 and the community of
- [Sequoyah County CD Hosts Legislative Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/sequoyah-county-cd-hosts-legislative-tour/) - Sequoyah County Conservation District Hosts Dam Tour for Legislators State Sen. Kenneth Corn and Rep. Bud Smithson attended a tour of area watershed flood control dams on Sept. 20. The Sequoyah County Conservation District and the Sallisaw field office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service hosted the tour. Representatives for U.S. Sens. James Inhofe
- [OCC September 2007 Staff Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-september-2007-staff-meeting/) - Conservation Programs Division Hosts Conservation Commission Staff Meeting OCC’s Conservation Programs Division hosted the agency’s quarterly staff meeting on Sept. 19 in Oklahoma City. The day’s activities included a demonstration of how a watershed dam functions using a stream demonstration trailer provided by Oklahoma State University. Following that the group of approximately 50 traveled to
- [GIS Day at the Capitol 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/gis-day-at-the-capitol-2010/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma State Envirothon 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-state-envirothon-2010-2/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [NRCS Chief Visits Oklahoma Capitol](https://conservation.ok.gov/nrcs-chief-visits-oklahoma-capitol/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [NRCS Chief Dave White Helps Dedicate Turkey Creek Dam No. 3](https://conservation.ok.gov/nrcs-chief-dave-white-helps-dedicate-turkey-creek-dam-no-3/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Earth Day 2010 — CSP Rewards Good Stewards](https://conservation.ok.gov/earth-day-2010-csp-rewards-good-stewards/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Green Roof Project Open House](https://conservation.ok.gov/green-roof-project-open-house/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [ScienceFest 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/sciencefest-2010/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [U.S. Deputy Sec. of Ag Visits Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/u-s-deputy-sec-of-ag-visits-oklahoma/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma Today features Conservation and Conservationists](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-today-features-conservation-and-conservationists/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Pontotoc Ridge Prescribed Burn Association](https://conservation.ok.gov/pontotoc-ridge-prescribed-burn-association/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Billy B at Rogers Conservation Education Reserve for 18th Year](https://conservation.ok.gov/billy-b-at-rogers-conservation-education-reserve-for-18th-year/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OCC Budget and Allocation Committee 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-budget-and-allocation-committee-2010/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [High Plains Range Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/high-plains-range-conference/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Caddo County Commissioners Lunch 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/caddo-county-commissioners-lunch-2010/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Okie One-Call Now to Include Watershed Flood Control Dams](https://conservation.ok.gov/okie-one-call-now-to-include-watershed-flood-control-dams/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OCC and OWRB Collaborate on Dam Breach Inundation Study](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-and-owrb-collaborate-on-dam-breach-inundation-study/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Portrait of a Steward of the Soil](https://conservation.ok.gov/portrait-of-a-steward-of-the-soil/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Commission Partners to Assess High Hazard Dams](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-partners-to-assess-high-hazard-dams/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [NACD Regional Auxiliary Adopts Youth Only Photo Contest](https://conservation.ok.gov/nacd-regional-auxiliary-adopts-youth-only-photo-contest/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative Will Help Repair Storm Damage in Southwest Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/cooperative-conservation-partnership-initiative-will-help-repair-storm-damage-in-southwest-oklahoma/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Cedar Hollow Blue Thumb Fish Collection](https://conservation.ok.gov/cedar-hollow-blue-thumb-fish-collection/) - Blue Thumb staff performed fish collection at Cedar Hollow Creek near Tahlequah on Aug. 9, 2010. Accompanying Blue Thumb's Cheryl Cheadle, state coordinator; Kim Shaw, education coordinator; and Bill DeShazo, part-time employee, were Blue Thumb monitoring volunteers Gary and Elaine Wickham who regularly monitor the stream. Nick Shepherd, Blue Thumb intern, and Mark Harrison, OCC
- [Osage Nation Watershed Forum](https://conservation.ok.gov/osage-nation-watershed-forum/) - The Osage Nation, with support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, held the Osage Nation Watershed Forum Finding Common Ground: Building Partnerships to Better Manage our Water Resources at the Doubletree Hotel at Warren Place in Tulsa Aug. 24-26, 2010. The purpose of the forum was to bring together all of the players needed to build a
- [Oklahoma Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference set for Oct. 14-15](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-women-in-agriculture-and-small-business-conference-set-for-oct-14-15/) - Oklahoma’s Statewide Women in Agriculture and Small Business Conference will take place Oct. 14-15 at the Moore-Norman Technology Center. “The focus of the two-day conference is to provide the latest information on topics that empower women to solve issues and concerns of importance to them, their families and communities,” said Dr. Carol Crouch, district conservationist
- [Hughes County Conservation District Cedar, Brush & Weed Control](https://conservation.ok.gov/hughes-county-conservation-district-cedar-brush-weed-control/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [No-Till Wheat Flour Mill Open House](https://conservation.ok.gov/no-till-wheat-flour-mill-open-house/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma AML Program Wins Reclamation Award from Office of Surface Mining](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-aml-program-wins-reclamation-award-from-office-of-surface-mining/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Lt. Gov. Jari Askins keynotes Women in Ag at Muskogee](https://conservation.ok.gov/lt-gov-jari-askins-keynotes-women-in-ag-at-muskogee/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [The True Cost of Unrestrained Development](https://conservation.ok.gov/the-true-cost-of-unrestrained-development/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Blue Thumb Grants to Conservation Districts](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-grants-to-conservation-districts/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-volunteer-conference/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Sammy Soil at Ben Franklin Science Academy](https://conservation.ok.gov/sammy-soil-at-ben-franklin-science-academy/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Little River Conservation District Receives McCurtain County 4-H Partnership Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/little-river-conservation-district-receives-mccurtain-county-4-h-partnership-award/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [USFW Provides Grass Drill to Dewey County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/usfw-provides-grass-drill-to-dewey-county-conservation-district/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Deer Creek CD Holds Groundbreaking for Cobb Creek Site 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/deer-creek-cd-holds-groundbreaking-for-cobb-creek-site-1/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Scholarship Fund Dedicated to Memory of Max Dominick](https://conservation.ok.gov/scholarship-fund-dedicated-to-memory-of-max-dominick/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Deer Creek Conservation District Open House](https://conservation.ok.gov/deer-creek-conservation-district-open-house/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma-Grown Seedlings Available Online](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-grown-seedlings-available-online/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Stream Teams on the Job!](https://conservation.ok.gov/stream-teams-on-the-job/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [No-Till Oklahoma 2011](https://conservation.ok.gov/no-till-oklahoma-2011/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [NRCS Listening Session 2011](https://conservation.ok.gov/nrcs-listening-session-2011/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Texas County Conservation District 2010 Outstanding Cooperators](https://conservation.ok.gov/texas-county-conservation-district-2010-outstanding-cooperators/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [The Conservation Partnership - Pulling Together](https://conservation.ok.gov/the-conservation-partnership-pulling-together/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Tulsa Business Journal Honors Blue Thumb Program with Blue/Green Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/tulsa-business-journal-honors-blue-thumb-program-with-blue-green-award/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma Farmers Royalty and OACD to Partner on State Conservation Youth Awards](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-farmers-royalty-and-oacd-to-partner-on-state-conservation-youth-awards/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Missouri Levee Break Highlights Need for Flood Control Dams](https://conservation.ok.gov/missouri-levee-break-highlights-need-for-flood-control-dams/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Kay County Conservation District's Eco Trail](https://conservation.ok.gov/kay-county-conservation-districts-eco-trail/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Quality Oklahoma Team Day 2011](https://conservation.ok.gov/quality-oklahoma-team-day-2011/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Watershed Program named National Historic Landmark](https://conservation.ok.gov/watershed-program-named-national-historic-landmark/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [National Watershed Conference held in Oklahoma City](https://conservation.ok.gov/national-watershed-conference-held-in-oklahoma-city/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [NACD Auxiliary National and Regional Photo Contests 2011](https://conservation.ok.gov/nacd-auxiliary-national-and-regional-photo-contests-2011/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma Envirothon 2011 State Champions Named](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-envirothon-2011-state-champions-named/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Sugar Creek L-44 Groundbreaking](https://conservation.ok.gov/sugar-creek-l-44-groundbreaking/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [ScienceFest 2011](https://conservation.ok.gov/sciencefest-2011/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Deer Creek Conservation District and Friends of Hydro Library send ‘Hydro Hugs’ to soldiers](https://conservation.ok.gov/deer-creek-conservation-district-and-friends-of-hydro-library-send-hydro-hugs-to-soldiers/) - By Kristi Hill, Deer Creek Conservation District Information and Education Coordinator Jane Cunningham of Hydro and the Friends of Hydro Library are doing what they can to make soldiers’ days in the desert a little cooler. She and other volunteers cut, sew and assemble what they call “hugs” and send them over to be distributed
- [Congressman Frank Lucas on the 2012 Farm Bill](https://conservation.ok.gov/congressman-frank-lucas-on-the-2012-farm-bill/) - (The National Association of Conservation Districts asked House Agriculture Committee Chairman Frank Lucas, Oklahoma's Third District Congressman, about conservation, the Farm Bill and how districts can play a role in policy decisions in Washington, D.C. His response is reprinted here from TheResource, Summer 2011, publication with permission from NACD and from the office of Congressman Lucas. ) Congress
- [Oklahoma Prescribed Burning Association forming to help landowners and local prescribed burn associations](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-prescribed-burning-association-forming-to-help-landowners-and-local-prescribed-burn-associations/) - A new organization is in the process of forming to provide landowners and local prescribed burn associations with an organization that can assist them with liability insurance, finding funding for equipment and training, and a voice for prescribed burning throughout the state. A three-year Conoco-Phillips challenge grant from the Playa Lakes Joint Venture through the
- [Rains Welcomed but May Be Too Late to Save Crops](https://conservation.ok.gov/rains-welcomed-but-may-be-too-late-to-save-crops/) - by Susan Henning, District Manager, Kay County Conservation District, July 20, 2011 The northern one-fourth of Kay County received some much-needed rainfall last week, but the majority of the county still remains in the grip of severe drought as does three-fourths of the state. The Oklahoma Mesonet reported that north-central Oklahoma has experienced temperatures over
- [EPA Offers Oklahoma Watershed Based Plan as Model](https://conservation.ok.gov/epa-offers-oklahoma-watershed-based-plan-as-model-2/) - One of four states’ plans selected as best in nation The U.S. Environmental Protection has offered Watershed Based Plans from Oklahoma, Kansas, Virginia and Maryland as models for other states to learn from. EPA stated that these are the best of 49 plans the agency reviewed during 2008-2010. Watershed-based plans are developed to support implementation
- [Conservation at the Crossroads — What will the future hold?](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-at-the-crossroads-what-will-the-future-hold/) - Conservation leaders from four states gathered in Oklahoma City on Aug. 7-9, 2011, for the South Central Region Meeting of the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD). The NACD South Central Region consists of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Much of the discussion at the meeting focused on the creation of the next federal Farm
- [People's Garden Grant Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/peoples-garden-grant-program/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [NRCS Earth Team Volunteer Accomplishes More Than Donating Time](https://conservation.ok.gov/nrcs-earth-team-volunteer-accomplishes-more-than-donating-time/) - Submitted by Carol Crouch, NRCS District Conservationist Mark Ward is an Earth Team volunteer in the Cleveland County Conservation District and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service field office located in Norman. Mark, husband of district secretary Chris Ward, is also a cancer survivor. For the last year, Mark has been battling four cancerous brain tumors
- [Oklahoma eCycles Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-ecycles-day/) - “Electronic devices can live forever.” Submitted by Carol Crouch, NRCS District Conservationist Cleveland County Conservation District cosponsored an e-waste recycling event recently and three other conservation districts pitched in to help. There was no cost to drop off electronic devices from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the “Oklahoma eCycles Day” held at Marc Heitz Chevrolet
- [Conservation Program helps landowners recover from drought](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-program-helps-landowners-recover-from-drought/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission has announced Program Year 13 of the state’s Locally-Led Conservation Cost-Share Program. The agency approved guidelines for the latest program at its Sept. 1 meeting. The program began in 1997 with the goal of reducing soil erosion and improving water quality by providing financial assistance to landowners for applying soil and
- [Coal County Conservation District holds Open House in New Building](https://conservation.ok.gov/wildllife-expo-2011-underway/) - Approximately 50 people attended Coal County Conservation District’s Open House on Sept. 7 in Coalgate. State Reps. Paul Roan and Donnie Condit attended along with Ben Pollard representing the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and Ron Hilliard and Jamey Wood representing the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Numerous conservation district and NRCS employees from surrounding districts and
- [Outstanding Conservation District Hosts Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/outstanding-conservation-district-hosts-conservation-commission/) - East Woods County Conservation District Hosts Conservation Commission East Woods County Conservation District hosted the September 2007 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission in Alva on Sept. 5. EWCCD was named Outstanding Conservation District for 2007 in the OACD Conservation Awards sponsored by Chesapeake Energy and the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts. At the meeting,
- [Sugar Creek L-44: Dam Danger Averted](https://conservation.ok.gov/sugar-creek-l-44-dam-danger-averted/) - As the remainder of Tropical Depression Erin swept across Oklahoma on the weekend of Aug. 18-19, rainfall amounts fell in parts of Caddo County that greatly exceeded that of a 100-year frequency storm. Preliminary results of the rainfall in the drainage area above Sugar Creek Dam L-44 indicate that over eight inches of rain fell
- [Open Meeting/Open Records 2007 Workshops](https://conservation.ok.gov/open-meeting-open-records-2007-workshops/) - Attorney General Holding Open Meetings/Records Seminars Across State Attorney General Drew Edmondson, the Oklahoma Press Association, Oklahoma Newspaper Foundation and FOI Oklahoma are currently holding seminars on the Oklahoma Open Meetings and Open Records Acts in locations across the state. The seminars are designed to answer questions concerning the state’s open meeting and records laws
- [Watershed Aide for Seminole County and Konawa Conservation Districts](https://conservation.ok.gov/watershed-aide-for-seminole-county-and-konawa-conservation-districts/) - Two Districts and OCC Sign Watershed Aide Agreement, First in Nation Seminole County and Konawa Conservation Districts entered into an agreement with OCC at the August Commission meeting to formalize a new strategy for addressing watershed operation and maintenance. Robert Toole, OCC Conservation Programs director, called the project the first of its kind in the
- [Seventh Annual Wildlife Expo 2011 Held Sept. 23-25, 2011](https://conservation.ok.gov/seventh-annual-wildlife-expo-2011-held-sept-23-25-2011/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Garfield County CD Returns Legal Fees to OCC](https://conservation.ok.gov/garfield-county-cd-returns-legal-fees-to-occ/) - Jason Skaggs, Garfield County Conservation District manager, appeared at the July Commission meeting and stated that two years ago the district had requested financial assistance from OCC in taking legal action regarding a flood control structure. A landowner had modified an auxiliary spillway on Upper Red Rock Creek in violation of the easement. Working with
- [Northwest Oklahoma Land and Range Contest](https://conservation.ok.gov/northwest-oklahoma-land-and-range-contest/) - Submitted by Coleta Bratten, Dewey County Conservation District Six Conservation Districts sponsored the 12th annual Northwest Oklahoma Land and Range Judging Contest on Oct. 26, 2011. The competition was held at the Southern Experimental Research Station in Woodward. One hundred and fourteen students from 10 FFA and 4-H Chapters within the six conservation district area
- [Record Rainfall Proves Flood Control Dams’ Worth](https://conservation.ok.gov/record-rainfall-proves-flood-control-dams-worth/) - As Oklahoma experienced record rainfall during May and June, the state’s 2,105 watershed flood control dams proved their worth many times over. According to a report by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), watershed projects prevented $290 million in damages that would have occurred had the dams not been in place. Another $46 million
- [OACD/OACD Auxiliary College Scholarships](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-oacd-auxiliary-college-scholarships/) - Applications for College Scholarships offered to High School Seniors and College Students by the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts and OACD Auxiliary. For students pursuing higher education in agricultural or natural resource fields. In a joint effort between the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts and the OACD Auxiliary, the children and grandchildren of any Oklahoma
- [“The 2011 Drought and Beyond”](https://conservation.ok.gov/the-2011-drought-and-beyond/) - Local Conservation Representatives Attend Area Meetings of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Links to speaker presentations are included at the bottom of this story. Conservation leaders discussed issues relevant to Oklahoma at the five Area Meetings of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts held across the state during November 2011. “The 2011 Drought and
- [Record Earthquakes Leave Dams Undamaged](https://conservation.ok.gov/record-earthquakes-leave-dams-undamaged/) - After a four-day period, Nov. 5-8, 2011, when a series of earthquakes shook Oklahoma, including the largest in state history, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission reports that the state’s small watershed flood control dams showed no significant visible damage. The earthquakes centered around 35.55N latitude and 96.76W longitude in northwest Lincoln County, or about 8 miles
- [Watershed Fact Sheets](https://conservation.ok.gov/watershed-fact-sheets/) - Oklahoma's 2,107 Small Watershed Upstream Flood Control Dams Information about select sites and projects Special topics Information about the overall program Oklahoma Watershed Dam Benefits Fact Sheet (2016)Oklahoma's NRCS-Assisted Flood Control ProgramFlood Control Dams Prevented $280 Million in Damages During 2015 StormsFlood Control Dams Prevented $320 Million in Damages During 2007 StormsMulti-purpose Sites Provide Benefits in
- [Aging Dams](https://conservation.ok.gov/aging-dams/) - KWTV Channel 9's Kirsten McIntyre interviews homeowner Barbara Kennedy, Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts' Clay Pope and Conservation Commission's Robert Toole about the need to support rehabilitation of flood control dams. Story copyrighted by KWTV Channel 9, Oklahoma City. Used by permission. (TRANSCRIPT) KWTV Anchorwoman Amy McRee: “Well despite today’s flooding, there would be lots
- [Agreement Creates Four New 15-Month Technician Positions](https://conservation.ok.gov/agreement-creates-four-new-15-month-technician-positions/) - An agreement between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service has made possible four new soil conservation technician positions within OCC’s District Services division. The duty stations of the technicians will be at four conservation district offices. They will be jointly supervised by Lisa Knauf Owen, OCC/DS director, and the NRCS district conservationist at each location.
- [Oklahoma's Water Plan](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahomas-water-plan/) - From the Water Research Institute, Stillwater, Okla. June 6, 2007 Oklahoma citizens are taking advantage of the opportunity to speak out about Oklahoma’s water resources. Over 530 people have participated in the first 10 of 42 planned Local Input Meetings being conducted across the state. “We are excited by the number of citizens who have
- [Mardi Gras Muskogee](https://conservation.ok.gov/mardi-gras-muskogee/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [2012 Environmental Education Expo](https://conservation.ok.gov/2012-environmental-education-expo/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OCC Joins Oklahoma Prescribed Fire Council](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-joins-oklahoma-prescribed-fire-council/) - The increasing spread of eastern redcedar and other invasive plant species in Oklahoma has increased the interest of many individuals and organizations in prescribed burning. Before settlement, wildfires, started by lightning, swept the plains periodically. Native Americans set fires intentionally in the spring and fall to improve habitat for wildlife. Prescribed burning is the least
- [Communicating with New Producers Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/communicating-with-new-producers-workshop-2/) - Communicating with New Producers: How to Reach Them, How to Teach Them Hosted by the Oklahoma Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society, with support from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education. The face of agriculture is changing. Agricultural educators, public agencies, consultants and extension agents
- [Conservation Commission unveils new logo](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-unveils-new-logo/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission unveiled the agency"s new official logo at the Commission meeting on May 7. The goal of selecting a logo arouse from a motion in OCC's Awards & Recognition Committee who then conducted a contest in which OCC employees submitted design ideas. The three most popular designs, selected by employee votes, were
- [Four-State Forestry on the Grow Conference 2012](https://conservation.ok.gov/four-state-forestry-on-the-grow-conference-2012/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Dams Save Oklahoma $33 Million in Flood Damages](https://conservation.ok.gov/dams-save-oklahoma-33-million-in-flood-damages/) - “There would have been an additional $33 million in damages from the heavy rainfall the period of May 4-9 if it wasn’t for the flood protection of the state’s 2,105 upstream flood control dams,” said Mike Thralls, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Executive Director. This estimate of damages, provided by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS),
- [Lake Eucha & Spavinaw Creek Demonstration Farm Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/lake-eucha-spavinaw-creek-demonstration-farm-tour/) - The Conservation Commission's Water Quality Division and the City of Tulsa's Metropolitan Utility Authority hosted a tour of Lake Eucha and the Spavinaw Project Demonstration Farm. Over 30 people, including local state legislators, attended the April 27 tour that originated at Tulsa's Mohawk Water Treatment Plant. Speakers included OCC's Mike Thralls, Dan Butler, Cheryl Cheadle
- [Land & Range Judging Contest 2007 First Place Winners](https://conservation.ok.gov/land-range-judging-contest-2007-first-place-winners/) - 2007 Land Judging Contest Winners Honored First Place Results Noted Over 170 teams of teenage FFA and 4-H members competed in the 56th annual National Land and Range Judging Contest, held May 1-3 in Oklahoma City, according to contest cochairman Scotty Herriman. Herriman is president of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, the contest's principal
- [Governor Proclaims Soil & Water Stewardship Week 2007](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-proclaims-soil-water-stewardship-week-2007/) - Governor Brad Henry has proclaimed April 29 – May 5, 2007, as Soil and Water Stewardship Week in Oklahoma. (Click here for text of the Governor's Proclamation) This year, as Oklahoma celebrates its Centennial year of statehood, it also celebrates 70 years of conservation districts. For 70 years, the state’s network of conservation districts has
- [Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-reserve-enhancement-program/) - Oklahoma Governor and U.S. Deputy Sec. of Agriculture Sign Conservation Agreement Oklahoma City, OK, April 23, 2007 - Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Chuck Conner today signed a new $20.6 million cooperative conservation partnership agreement between USDA and Oklahoma that will create up to 9,000 acres (or 370 miles) of riparian buffers
- [Oklahoma State Envirothon 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-state-envirothon-2010/) - The Oklahoma Envirothon was held in Oklahoma City on April 6, 2010. The Oklahoma Envirothon is part of a national program for high school students designed to educate and challenge young people in areas of environmental sciences such as forestry, wildlife management, water quality, and soil erosion. Combining in-class curriculum with hands-on field experiences, Envirothon
- [Garfield County CD & OACD say “thanks!” to event host](https://conservation.ok.gov/garfield-county-cd-oacd-say-thanks-to-event-host/) - Garfield County Conservation District and the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts presented John Groendyke with a Classic Series Fitted Shotgun Case on April 2 in Oklahoma City. The two groups made the presentation at the April meeting of the Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation Commission of which Groendyke is a member. Jason Skaggs, district manager for the
- [GIS Day at the Capitol 2007](https://conservation.ok.gov/gis-day-at-the-capitol-2007/) - Oklahoma Celebrates GIS Day at the Capitol Come See Your World. . . Through Ours The State Geographic Information Council hosted GIS Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 14, 2007. Over 30 local, state, and federal agencies participated in the day-long event that offered an opportunity to put geographic information system (GIS) technology on
- [OACD State Meeting 2007](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-state-meeting-2007/) - 70 Years -- And Still Going!The 2007 Annual State Meeting of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) held its 69th Annual State Meeting at the Biltmore Hotel in Oklahoma City Feb. 25-27. The theme of this year's meeting, "70 Years -- And Still Going!" celebrated the 70th anniversary
- [Conservation Tillage Workshop 2012](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-tillage-workshop-2012/) - The 7th Annual Conservation Tillage Workshop Once again the Garfield County Conservation District, the Garfield County USDA offices and Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service office are hosting a one-day workshop on conservation tillage. The workshop will be held at the Expo Center Pavilion Building in Enid, Okla., on Feb. 8, 2012. Agenda 8:00 a.m. – Registration,
- [Conservation Districts on the Air!](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-districts-on-the-air/) - "Branding Conservation" Conservation Districts using radio as a communication medium to spread the word about programs, services and other useful information about natural resource conservation. There are more than 14,000 radio stations across the nation. Local stations were once the only constant source of communication, information and entertainment in rural and less-populated areas. A direct
- [South Caddo No-Till Drill Dedication](https://conservation.ok.gov/south-caddo-no-till-drill-dedication/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [DamWatch at GIS Day at the Capitol 2012](https://conservation.ok.gov/damwatch-at-gis-day-at-the-capitol-2012/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [18th Annual GIS Day at the Capitol Celebrated on March 14th, 2012](https://conservation.ok.gov/18th-annual-gis-day-at-the-capitol-celebrated-on-march-14th-2012/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Communicating with New Producers Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/communicating-with-new-producers-workshop/) - More than 70 people attended the Communicating with New Producers Workshop on March 20, 2012. Participants represented agencies and organizations that routinely provide technical, financial or other assistance to farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers. The Oklahoma Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society hosted the all-day event at the Oklahoma City Campus of Oklahoma State
- [USDA Celebrates 150th Anniversary](https://conservation.ok.gov/usda-celebrates-150th-anniversary/) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture celebrated its 150th anniversary on May 15, 2012, with a series of events at both national and state levels. In Washington, D.C., President Barack Obama issued a proclamation in honor of the event. The Presidential Proclamation begins: "On May 15, 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation to establish the United
- [Blaine County Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day 2012](https://conservation.ok.gov/blaine-county-progressive-agriculture-farm-safety-day-2012/) - Story and photographs submitted by Katie Scheihing, Central North Canadian River Conservation District. The Blaine County Fairgrounds hosted the sixth annual Blaine County Progressive Agriculture Farm Safety Day on April 25, 2012. Lisa Garrison and Scott Hoar, Blaine County Conservation District, and Jay Rhoads, OSU Extension Service, led planning for the event. Mary Rusch, Cimarron
- [SWCS 2012 Annual State Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/swcs-2012-annual-state-meeting/) - The Oklahoma Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (OK-SWCS) will hold its Annual Meeting in Stillwater, June 6-7, 2012. The meeting will be held at the Wes Watkins Conference Center with lodging at the Stillwater Plaza Hotel and Convention Center. The theme for the meeting, "Natural Resource Conservation and Oklahoma Local and Direct
- [Hominy 4-H Club Plants Trees on Main Street](https://conservation.ok.gov/hominy-4-h-club-plants-trees-on-main-street/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Canton Sixth Graders Perform Dust Bowl Dramatization](https://conservation.ok.gov/canton-sixth-graders-perform-dust-bowl-dramatization/) - (NEW: The Canton students won third place in the Junior Group Performance category out of 84 entries from all over the world in the National History Day Program, held June 10-14, 2012! ) At the monthly meeting of the Conservation Commission on June 5, 2012, three sixth-grade students from Canton Elementary School performed a dramatization representing
- [NACD Auxiliary National and Regional Photo Contests](https://conservation.ok.gov/nacd-auxiliary-national-and-regional-photo-contests/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Hughes County Conservation District 2012 Scholarship](https://conservation.ok.gov/hughes-county-conservation-district-2012-scholarship/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OETA, Oklahoma Conservation Partnership launch Dust Bowl Education Project](https://conservation.ok.gov/oeta-oklahoma-conservation-partnership-launch-dust-bowl-education-project/) - The statewide outreach effort is inspired by the fall debut of a new PBS documentary, THE DUST BOWL, from filmmaker Ken Burns. The Oklahoma Network and the Oklahoma Conservation Partnership consisting of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) have launched a statewide
- [Ribbon Cutting held at Crowder Lake, Cobb Creek Watershed Site One](https://conservation.ok.gov/ribbon-cutting-held-at-crowder-lake-cobb-creek-watershed-site-one/) - Two-year dam rehabilitation complete. Submitted by Kristi Hill, Deer Creek Conservation District Deer Creek Conservation District and Southwestern Oklahoma State University hosted local and state officials at a ribbon-cutting for Cobb Creek Site 1 (Crowder Lake) on July 2, 1012, to officially re-open the facility for all activities. It marks the completion of an approximately
- [Erosion Demo helps Hughes County Boy Scout Troop Earn Environmental Science Badge](https://conservation.ok.gov/erosion-demo-helps-hughes-county-boy-scout-troop-earn-environmental-science-badge/) - Submitted by Andrea Jones, Hughes County Conservation District Andrea Jones, Hughes County Conservation District, was the featured speaker at the monthly meeting of the Holdenville Boy Scout Troop 456 on April 23, 2012, at the Holdenville Methodist Church. Jones presented a soil erosion demonstration and told the Scouts about the different varieties and colors of
- [Mount Saint Mary High School Visits Rogers Reserve](https://conservation.ok.gov/mount-saint-mary-high-school-visits-rogers-reserve/) - Submitted by Robert Gibbs, Rogers County Conservation District The Oklahoma History class at Mount Saint Mary High School has been visiting the Rogers County Conservation District Conservation Education Reserve for the past two years as a part of their curriculum and is scheduled to return on July 17, 2012. Mount Saint Mary High School is
- [Farm Bureau Tours North Canadian River Project](https://conservation.ok.gov/farm-bureau-tours-north-canadian-river-project/) - The Oklahoma Farm Bureau (OFB) board of directors toured OCC's North Canadian River Watershed 319 (water quality) Project on the evening of Wednesday, July 18, 2012. Some of the board's family members accompanied them along with several OFB staff members. The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) and OCC hosted the tour in cooperation with
- [OACD Conservation Leadership Class 2012 Holds Third Session at Illinois River](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-conservation-leadership-class-2012-holds-third-session-at-illinois-river/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Water Quality Division (WQ) hosted the OACD Conservation Leadership Class 2012 for a session at the Illinois River near Tahlequah on July 9-10, 2012. Members of the WQ staff explained the work done by the division and led exercises to demonstrate how the work is done. The OACD Conservation Leadership program
- [Blue-Green Algae Summer 2012](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-green-algae-summer-2012/) - Warm weather and relatively low rainfall in 2012 have again created conditions that favor blue-green algae blooms in ponds, lakes, and even in slow-moving, drying streams and rivers. Blue-green algae blooms can eventually cause fish kills as the algae die and use up oxygen in the water. However, the major concern for agricultural producers is
- [NEH Previews Ken Burns' THE DUST BOWL at White House](https://conservation.ok.gov/neh-previews-ken-burns-the-dust-bowl-at-white-house/) - The new Ken Burns film, The Dust Bowl, headlined an "NEH at the White House" event July 26 as prominent panelists discussed the history of what filmmakers call "the worst man-made ecological disaster in U.S. history." The two-part, four-hour film chronicles the monumental dust storms and lethal drought that devastated the Southern Plains states for
- [Gov. Fallin Appreciates Expedited Cost-Share Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/gov-fallin-appreciates-expedited-cost-share-program/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission has announced Program Year 14 of the state’s Locally-Led Conservation Cost-Share Program. The agency approved guidelines for the latest program at its Aug. 13 meeting. The program began in 1997 with the goal of reducing soil erosion and improving water quality by providing financial assistance to landowners for applying soil and
- [Ken Burns’ THE DUST BOWL “Screening and Community Conversation” Event at Woodward](https://conservation.ok.gov/ken-burns-the-dust-bowl-screening-and-community-conversation-event-at-woodward/) - More than 300 people turned out for a special preview screening of Ken Burn’s new documentary THE DUST BOWL at Woodward. The “Screening and Community Conversation” event, featuring excerpts from both episodes of the film, was held at the Woodward Conference Center on Aug. 16, 2012. The complete documentary will air on Public Broadcasting System
- [U.S. Department of the Interior Announces More Than $170 Million in Conservation Funding for States and Tribes to Reclaim and Repurpose Abandoned Coal Mines, Including $2.8 Million for Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/u-s-department-of-the-interior-announces-more-than-170-million-in-conservation-funding-for-states-and-tribes-to-reclaim-and-repurpose-abandoned-coal-mines-including-2-8-million-for-oklahoma-2/) - Join us for special free preview screenings of Ken Burns' new documentary THE DUST BOWL: Nov. 1 Guymon, Nov. 5 Stillwater, Nov. 8 OKC, Nov. 12 Tulsa. More than 500 people turned out for a special preview screening of the Ken Burn’s new documentary THE DUST BOWL at Altus. The “Screening
- [Illinois River Streambank Stabilization Tour September 2012](https://conservation.ok.gov/illinois-river-streambank-stabilization-tour-september-2012/) - One Conservation Commission member and several Oklahoma Conservation Commission staff participated in a streambank stabilization field day in Cherokee and Adair counties on Sept. 12, 2012. The field day was organized by Oklahoma State University’s Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering to educate people about the benefits of using bioengineering techniques to repair eroding stream
- [Garfield County Conservation District and the Sterling House People's Garden](https://conservation.ok.gov/garfield-county-conservation-district-and-the-sterling-house-peoples-garden/) - Garfield County Conservation District and the Enid office USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service hosted a dedication for a "People's Garden" at the Sterling House of Enid senior assisted living center on Oct. 18, 2012. The People's Garden project created a garden of several raised beds, including handicapped accessible beds, that residents of the Sterling House
- [Ken Burns’ THE DUST BOWL “Screening and Community Conversation” Event to be held at Guymon](https://conservation.ok.gov/ken-burns-the-dust-bowl-screening-and-community-conversation-event-to-be-held-at-guymon/) - OETA, Oklahoma Conservation Partnership to Host Free Screening of THE DUST BOWL in Guymon. On Thursday, Nov. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at Guymon High School OETA-The Oklahoma Network and the Oklahoma Conservation Partnership, consisting of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), will
- [OACD Area I Meeting 2012 Agenda](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-area-i-meeting-2012-agenda/) - Agenda 8:00-9:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. Opening Ceremonies Pledge of Allegiance Dan Herald, Texas County Conservation District director Invocation Stacy Ross, Guymon Freewill Baptist Church pastor Welcome Kim Taylor, Guymon vice mayor 9:15 a.m. General Session Area Meeting Overview & 2012 Highlights Moderator: Dan Herald, OACD Area I director Screening of THE DUST
- [Remembering the Dust Bowl - OACD Area Meetings 2012](https://conservation.ok.gov/remembering-the-dust-bowl-oacd-area-meetings-2012/) - Local Conservation Representatives Attend Area Meetings of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (Links to photos are at the bottom of this page) Conservation leaders discussed issues relevant to each of their areas of the state a five Area Meetings of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts held in November 2012. A local conservation district
- [OCC State Charitable Campaign Collects $3,800 plus “Toys for Tots”](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-state-charitable-campaign-collects-3800-plus-toys-for-tots/) - OCC has participated in the State Charitable Campaign for many years and employees have often contributed to various toy donation drives in the past. This year was the first time OCC held its own toy drive. “Thanks to Santa Claus for attending OCC’s December Full Staff Meeting to help kick off our very successful toy
- [OCC Partners on USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant / EQIP Project for Nutrient Management](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-partners-on-usda-nrcs-conservation-innovation-grant-eqip-project-for-nutrient-management/) - USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Accepting Applications through Feb. 15, 2013, for the Conservation Innovation Grant – Environmental Quality Incentive Program project in Oklahoma. The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), in partnership with the Delta Institute, Oklahoma State University, and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission has received funding for the Bringing Greenhouse Gas Benefits to
- [State Capitol to Celebrate 19th Annual GIS Day March 14th](https://conservation.ok.gov/state-capitol-to-celebrate-19th-annual-gis-day-march-14th/) - “If you have a GPS system in your vehicle, on your cell phone or have created a map on a computer program to get somewhere you have already used a Geographic Information System (GIS) and may not have even known it. But you can touch and see how these incredible advances are impacting your life
- [Conservation Day at the Capitol 2013 Agenda](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-day-at-the-capitol-2013-agenda/) - April 1, 2013, is Conservation Day at the Capitol. An awards ceremony will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Chamber of the House of Representatives. Ample seating is available in the Gallery, accessible on the fifth floor on the west side of the Capitol Rotunda. Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb and Sec. of Agriculture Jim Reese
- [Oklahoma Leads Nation Again in Water Quality](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-leads-nation-again-in-water-quality/) - Oklahoma ranked number one among all states in controlling harmful nutrients in water for the second year in a row according to recently-released EPA numbers; Fourth year in a row for state to be in the top ten. A recent comparison of EPA priority nonpoint source pollutant reduction numbers from across the nation shows that
- [State Organizations Unite to Promote Prescribed Burns](https://conservation.ok.gov/state-organizations-unite-to-promote-prescribed-burns/) - The Noble Foundation entered into a strategic relationship today with the Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Association (OPBA) to advance the use of prescribed fire as a safe economical and effective land management practice in Oklahoma. To recognize the importance of land stewardship and the role of prescribed burn, the OPBA, the Noble Foundation and this strategic relationship
- [Conservation Construction Dollars at Record High](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-construction-dollars-at-record-high/) - OCC Begins New Year With Almost $10 Million in Projects The Oklahoma Conservation Commission will begin the new year with a record amount of dollars under contract for conservation projects. Three Abandoned Mine Land Program projects totaling $852,376, two Tar Creek Superfund Area reclamation projects totaling $2,847,676, and six Conservation Programs watershed projects totaling $4,634,416
- [Dear Conservation Friends](https://conservation.ok.gov/dear-conservation-friends/) - From M. Darrel Dominick, NRCS State Conservationist (Ret.) Dear Conservation Friends: My family and I want to thank you for your support, prayers, and friendship over the past two tough months. Through adversity we have found hope because of you folks and our faith that a brighter day is ahead. One of Gwyn's favorite movies
- [Blue Thumb Data Interpretation Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-data-interpretation-workshop/) - Blue Thumb Volunteers Armed with Data! Volunteers who have been working for years with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission's Blue Thumb Program came together with Blue Thumb staff members in December to actively begin the process of educating the public about water pollution prevention. The endeavor began with the volunteers receiving all of their stream data,
- [OACD Conservation Awards 2007](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-conservation-awards-2007/) - The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts announced in December that Chesapeake Energy and the Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma will again sponsor awards for educators and landowners in 2007. The Chesapeake Energy Outstanding Oklahoma Conservation Educator Contest The Chesapeake Energy Outstanding Oklahoma Conservation Educator Contest is a statewide program that honors the Oklahoma school teachers who
- [Wildlife, Landowner Groups Form "Coalition for Conservation"](https://conservation.ok.gov/wildlife-landowner-groups-form-coalition-for-conservation/) - Group to support Farm Bill Conservation Programs In an effort to help build support for USDA natural resource conservation programs in the next federal Farm Bill, more than 20 wildlife, environmental and landowner organizations announced the formation of the Coalition for Conservation, a cooperative organization to help educate the public and policy makers on the
- [OACD Area Meetings 2006](https://conservation.ok.gov/oacd-area-meetings-2006/) - Meeting Highlights Each year in November the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts sponsors Area Meetings at five locations in the state for local conservation districts in each region. Each Area Meeting was hosted by one or more conservation districts and cosponsored by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. The theme for the meetings this year was "70
- [Garfield County CD, Dept. of Wildlife Conservation & Groendyke Lodge Host Legislative Shootout](https://conservation.ok.gov/garfield-county-cd-dept-of-wildlife-conservation-groendyke-lodge-host-legislative-shootout/) - Garfield County Conservation District in cooperation with John Groendyke and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation held a recreational shooting event and conservation program for area legislators on Dec. 4. The event was held at the Groendyke Lodge north of Enid. Ed Cunnius, manager of ODWC's Shotgun Training Education Program, led a sporting clay shoot,
- [OCC Full Staff Meeting, September 24, 2008, Billings](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-full-staff-meeting-september-24-2008-billings/) - On Wednesday, Sept. 24, OCC Executive Director Mike Thralls and his family hosted a quarterly full staff meeting in Billings for Oklahoma Conservation Commission employees. Billings is in Noble County in north central Oklahoma about 70 miles north of Oklahoma City and 30 miles from the Kansas border. The meeting began at 9:30 a.m. at
- [Stewardship Week 2013: Lt. Gov. Todd Lamb public service announcements](https://conservation.ok.gov/stewardship-week-2013-lt-gov-todd-lamb-public-service-announcements/) - For 76 years, the state’s network of conservation districts has helped Oklahomans learn to conserve natural resources. Conservation practices in the United States have helped achieve a historic standard of living and protect us from the recurrence of disasters like the Dust Bowl. Despite recurrences of drought and other extreme weather events, Oklahomans today enjoy
- [Oklahoma Educational Television Authority recognized for promoting conservation](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-educational-television-authority-recognized-for-promoting-conservation/) - OETA to show encore performance of THE DUST BOWL in late April. Conservation leaders from around Oklahoma gathered at the state Capitol earlier this month to help recognize the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA) for its exceptional work in promoting the Ken Burns’ film THE DUST BOWL in the fall of 2012 and for its
- [Governor Mary Fallin Proclaims Stewardship Week April 28 – May 5, 2013](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-mary-fallin-proclaims-stewardship-week-april-28-may-5-2013/) - For 76 years, the state’s network of conservation districts has helped Oklahomans learn to conserve natural resources. Conservation practices in the United States have helped achieve a historic standard of living and protect us from the recurrence of disasters like the Dust Bowl. Despite recurrences of drought and other extreme weather events, Oklahomans today enjoy
- [Prescribed fire highlights upcoming workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/prescribed-fire-highlights-upcoming-workshop/) - ARDMORE, Okla. — Prescribed burning is one of the most valuable and cost-effective tools available to manage rangelands. To provide landowners and professionals with recent fire science information and developments, The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation and Oklahoma State University Department of Natural Resource Ecology and Management will co-host a Summer Burn Workshop in conjunction with
- [Turner Farms hosted 62nd National Land and Range Judging Contest](https://conservation.ok.gov/turner-farms-62-national-land-range-contest/) - OKLAHOMA CITY — More than 700 FFA and 4-H members from 34 states competed in the 62nd annual National Land and Range Judging Contest, held April 30 – May 2, 2013, according to contest co-chair Kim Farber of Drummond, Okla. Farber is president of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, the contest's principal sponsor. Turner
- [Conservation community pitches in for tornado recovery](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-community-pitches-in-for-tornado-recovery/) - Workers from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and conservation districts didn’t hesitate to pitch in for cleanup and recovery efforts in the aftermath of devastating tornados that ravaged central Oklahoma on May 19-20. Following the EF5 tornado that killed 24 people and left more than 1,000 homes in ruin on Monday, May 20, a crew
- [OCC and Rain Gardens featured in Summer 2013](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-and-rain-gardens-featured-in-summer-2013/) - Kevin Gustavson, OCC/WQ Blue Thumb technical outreach coordinator, is getting the word out about rain gardens this month with a feature in Oklahoma Gardener magazine and in the first two episodes of a three-part series on Oklahoma Gardening television program on OETA. He will also be featured in the third episode of the Oklahoma Gardening program series to be
- [DamWatch Helps Protect Oklahomans During Flooding](https://conservation.ok.gov/damwatch-helps-protect-oklahomans-during-flooding/) - Flood Control Dams save $85 million annually Knowing that flooding always follows drought, especially in Oklahoma, for the past two years the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Oklahoma Conservation Commission and local conservation districts have worked to put in place the nation’s most advanced flood warning system —DamWatch. The agencies joined together to initiate the
- [Murray County Conservation District Hosts Congressman Tom Cole on Watershed Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/murray-county-conservation-district-hosts-congressman-tom-cole-on-watershed-tour/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Oklahoma's "Lessons from the Dust Bowl" Project  Wins Emmy Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahomas-lessons-from-the-dust-bowl-project-wins-emmy-award/) - OETA along with the Oklahoma Conservation Partnership won an Emmy for the project "Lessons from the Dust Bowl." The award in the Community Service Category was announced at the 27th Annual Heartland Regional Emmy Awards Program held at the University of Central Oklahoma's Student Union Ballroom on July 13, 2013. The Heartland Region is made
- [Conservation Partnership Develops Online Prescribed Fire Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-partnership-develops-online-prescribed-fire-training/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission has been working cooperatively with the US Fish and Wildlife Service since 2008 to provide funding to local prescribed burn associations, through conservation districts, to promote prescribed burning as a management tool. Now the basic prescribed fire training is available online at no charge. This online training is the first tier of
- [Conservation Commission and NRCS Participates in the 18th Annual Inter-Tribal Environmental Council Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-and-nrcs-participates-in-the-18th-annual-inter-tribal-environmental-council-conference/) - The Conservation Commission (OCC) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) participated in the Inter-Tribal Environmental Council (ITEC) Annual Conference July 23 and July 24, 2013, in Catoosa, Oklahoma. The agencies partnered with the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC) to sponsor the two-day conference and display an informational booth. The ITEC annual conference provided the opportunity
- [Flooding in Tahlequah Swamps Streambank Stabilization Site](https://conservation.ok.gov/flooding-in-tahlequah-swamps-streambank-stabilization-site/) - On July 29, 2013 the City of Tahlequah received six inches of rain in nine hours. This put unusual stress on local waterways, including a recently stabilized streambank at Kaufmann Park. The site was part of the Illinois River Watershed Erosion Control Project completed in October 2012. A flash flow within the stream channel was
- [North Canadian River Water Quality Project Holds Demonstration Farm Tour in Geary](https://conservation.ok.gov/north-canadian-river-water-quality-project-holds-demonstration-farm-tour-in-geary/) - On August 1, 2013 guests were welcomed to the North Canadian River Water Quality Project's demonstration farm in Geary. The Commission's Water Quality Program has learned over the years that demonstration farms are the best way to increase the number of producers willing to try new farming methods. "Nothing beats word of mouth around here,"
- [Caney Coon Creek Watershed Dam 2M Rehab Project Completed](https://conservation.ok.gov/caney-coon-creek-watershed-dam-2m-rehab-project-completed/) - The rehabilitation of Caney Coon Creek Watershed Dam No. 2M was certified complete at a final inspection of the dam on July 10, 2013. The lake formed by the dam is known locally as the Coalgate Reservoir and it provides over 75 percent of the municipal water supply for the City of Coalgate.The dam has
- [Flood Control Dams Prove Worth in Record-Breaking Rainfall of 2013](https://conservation.ok.gov/flood-control-dams-prove-worth-in-record-breaking-rainfall-of-2013/) - Record-breaking rainfall and low summer temperatures in 2013 is quite a contrast from the drought and hot summer of 2012. But Oklahoma’s 2,107 flood control dams have proven their worth both years providing a total of $197 million in benefits from reduced flooding. Oklahoma City received 45 inches of rain in the first eight months
- [Kids Get Water Wise at Grove Valley Water Festival Hosted by Oklahoma County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/kids-get-water-wise-at-grove-valley-water-festival-hosted-by-oklahoma-county-conservation-district/) - The schoolyard was filled with laughter as members and volunteers of the Oklahoma County Conservation District (OKCCD) and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) hosted the Grove Valley Water Festival at Grove Valley Elementary School on October 4, 2013. The festival was designed to educate children on the importance of water conservation, stream biology, and the
- [EPA Tours Conservation Work in Illinois River Watershed](https://conservation.ok.gov/epa-tours-conservation-work-in-illinois-river-watershed/) - As part of an end-of-year review for Oklahoma’s Clean Water Act (section 319) Nonpoint Source Pollution Program, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 participated in a tour of the Illinois River watershed. The EPA is an essential partner in Oklahoma’s efforts to protect water quality, providing funding and technical support, so it is important for
- [Conservation Commission, Partners Recognized for Stream Restorations](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-partners-recognized-for-stream-restorations/) - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Oklahoma as a regional and national leader in reducing nonpoint source pollution in waterways. The EPA/State Strategic Partnership Team Regional Honor Award went to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), Oklahoma Office of the Secretary of Energy & Environment, and EPA Region 6 Project Officers. The award recognizes the
- [Federal Government Shutdown Impacts Conservation District Operations in Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/federal-government-shutdown-impacts-conservation-district-operations-in-oklahoma/) - The federal government shutdown that began on October 1 has impacted the operations of conservation districts in the state. Most conservation district personnel are co-located in offices with personnel from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. Offices that are managed by USDA have been locked and no USDA or conservation district personnel are present. However, there are a
- [Governor Activates Emergency Drought Commission to Quench Dry Counties](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-activates-emergency-drought-commission-to-quench-dry-counties/) - In an executive order, Governor Mary Fallin has declared Jackson, Tillman, Greer, Harmon, and Texas counties to be in a state of extreme-to-exceptional drought. The declaration activates the Emergency Drought Commission and makes the counties eligible to receive aid from the Emergency Drought Relief Fund established last year by the legislature. “These five counties have faced
- [Commission Proposes Changes to Conservation Cost-Share Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/commission-proposes-changes-to-conservation-cost-share-program/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission has officially opened the rule-making record to make changes to the Locally Led Cost-Share Program rule cited as 155:20-1-5 in the Oklahoma Administrative Code. The Conservation Program Division of the Conservation Commission administers the Conservation Cost-Share Program. Funds are allocated to conservation districts based upon appropriations from the Oklahoma Legislature. The
- [Blue Thumb Celebrates 20 Years: Volunteers Dine With Sharks](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-celebrates-20-years-volunteers-dine-with-sharks/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s (OCC) volunteer stream monitoring and education program, Blue Thumb (BT), celebrated its 20th anniversary on November 9, 2013, at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks. The event was designed both to educate the public on water conservation and health in a unique setting, as well as honor the volunteers who’ve worked so hard
- [Governor Taps Drought Relief Funds to Quench Parched Counties](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-taps-drought-relief-funds-to-quench-parched-counties/) - Governor Mary Fallin has approved $300,000 in drought cost-share funds requested by the Emergency Drought Commission to help Tillman, Harmon, Jackson, Greer, and Texas counties as they suffer through an extreme-to-exceptional drought. “I am pleased to approve funding for the conservation districts in the designated drought counties to provide assistance to our ag producers whose operations have
- [Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Completes 2013 Area Meeting Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-association-of-conservation-districts-completes-2013-area-meeting-tour/) - The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) in partnership with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has completed another tour of Oklahoma’s five conservation areas through its annual Area Meetings. In light of the Federal Government shutdown from October 1 through October 16, 2013, this year’s theme was “Locally
- [Customers Clear Shelves at Cimarron County Conservation District Farmers Market](https://conservation.ok.gov/customers-clear-shelves-at-cimarron-county-conservation-district-farmers-market/) - For some businesses, moving mountains might seem easier than moving products. That’s not the case for the Cimarron County Conservation District (CCCD) farmers market. The conservation district has been so successful at organizing the annual event and attracting customers, vendors often sell out of produce and homemade goods well before closing time. Keeping It Local
- [Commission Staff Give Back for the Holiday](https://conservation.ok.gov/commission-staff-give-back-for-the-holiday/) - Here at the Conservation Commission (OCC), we’re very good at saving. Conserving Oklahoma’s soils and waters for use by future generations is our daily mission and lifelong ambition. But we’re also concerned for current generations. That’s why we like to save up food, baby supplies, and all sorts of other goodies each year for those
- [Prescribed Burn Associations Receive New Radios](https://conservation.ok.gov/prescribed-burn-associations-receive-new-radios/) - Prescribed burning (burning of the land that has been planned, and is orchestrated by a team of trained prescribed burners) is an incredibly powerful tool to quickly clear large swathes of land of invasive plant species and reduce fuel available for uncontrolled wildfires that can threaten homes and infrastructure. It’s literally fighting fire with fire.
- [Little River Conservation District in Pecan Paradise](https://conservation.ok.gov/little-river-conservation-district-in-pecan-paradise/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Commission Partners with NRCS to Restore Wetlands](https://conservation.ok.gov/commission-partners-with-nrcs/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) partners with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and landowners to voluntarily return some of Oklahoma’s farmland back to its natural state as a wetland. The NRCS reports that through its Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP), it has enrolled over 2.3 million acres nationally, and by 2010 had enrolled over 59,930
- [Soil Health 101 Reveals Secrets Underfoot](https://conservation.ok.gov/soil-health-101-reveals-secrets-underfoot/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Farmers, Landowners Study-Up at Prescribed Burn Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/farmers-landowners-study-up-at-prescribed-burn-workshop/) - The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation in partnership with the Oklahoma Prescribed Burn Association (OPBA), Oklahoma State University Extension, and Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) hosted a prescribed burn workshop on January 15 and 16, 2014 at the Noble Foundation’s Oswalt Road Ranch in Marietta, Oklahoma to educate local farmers, ranchers, and landowners on how to
- [Researchers Seek Opinions on Conservation “Certainty”](https://conservation.ok.gov/researchers-seek-opinions-on-conservation-certainty/) - Researchers at Oklahoma State University, in cooperation with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Natural Resource Conservation Service, and Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry, are conducting a survey to determine if agricultural producers in Oklahoma are interested in participating in a potential agricultural “certainty program”. In a certainty program, agricultural producers would voluntarily enroll into
- [Kay and Noble County 2014 Women in Ag Day "Biggest Ever"](https://conservation.ok.gov/world-soil-day-thursday-dec-5-2/) - The Kay and Noble County Conservation Districts held their sixth Women in Agriculture Conference on February 12, 2014 at the Renfro Center on the Northern Oklahoma College campus with over 200 in attendance, drawing attendees from all over the state and bordering counties in Kansas. The conference provides resources and educational opportunities in fields ranging
- [Containerized Gardens Get Spotlight at Deer Creek Conservation District Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/containerized-gardens-get-spotlight-at-deer-creek-conservation-district-workshop/) - Drawing a crowd of over 30, the Deer Creek Conservation District containerized garden workshop on February 22, 2014 provided participants with the resources and know-how to do some big-time gardening in small spaces. Why Containers There are a number of reasons to garden in containers, chief among them is space. Planting in terracotta pots, buckets, or even
- [March Events at the Capitol](https://conservation.ok.gov/march-events-at-the-capitol/) - Week of March 24-27 jam-packed with exciting, open to the public, events at the State Capitol Conservation DayMonday, March 24, 20149:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Conservation districts, Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and conservation partners and sponsors will have exhibits around the fourth floor rotunda
- [Oklahoma a National Leader in Pollution Reduction to Streams](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-a-national-leader-in-pollution-reduction-to-streams/) - A recent comparison of EPA priority nonpoint source pollutant reduction numbers from across the nation shows that Oklahoma ranks as the number two state in the nation when it comes to reducing harmful nutrients from our streams and rivers. This is the fifth year in a row that Oklahoma has ranked in the top ten
- [Conservationists Honored at Conservation Day at the Capitol](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservationists-honored-at-conservation-day-at-the-capitol/) - The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) sponsored “Conservation Day at the Capitol” on March 24, 2014. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) cosponsored the event. Several of the state's local conservation districts displayed exhibits at the events along with partner agencies and other organizations. The exhibits were displayed in the Capitol Rotunda on the fourth
- [Conservation Districts Aiding Drought Weary Farmes & Ranchers](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-districts-aiding-drought-weary-farmes-ranchers/) - Hurting for water, farmers and ranchers of five Oklahoma counties have tapped emergency funds meant to bring water to crops and grazing land and conserve what water is already there. Conservation districts in Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Texas, and Tillman counties have partnered with USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to
- [Conservation Districts & Commission Celebrate Earth Day 2014](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-districts-commission-celebrate-earth-day-2014/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [OKC Students Write, Illustrate Book on Protecting Water](https://conservation.ok.gov/okc-students-write-illustrate-book-on-protecting-water/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Conservation Districts Shower Producers with Praise](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-districts-shower-producers-with-praise/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Mapping Team and Flood Control Dams Aiding in Firefights](https://conservation.ok.gov/mapping-team-and-flood-control-dams-aiding-in-firefights/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [Aging Oklahoma Dam Infrastructure Slated for Upgrades](https://conservation.ok.gov/aging-oklahoma-dam-infrastructure-slated-for-upgrades/) - PERRY, Oklahoma, July 18, 2014 – Communities across Oklahoma will benefit from a $26 million investment to upgrade dams that provide critical infrastructure and protect public health and safety. National, state, and local officials gathered at Perry Lake to announce mostly 2014 Farm Bill funding for dam upgrades in a state that first partnered with
- [Commission Unveils New Tagline](https://conservation.ok.gov/commission-unveils-new-tagline/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission is proud to announce the adoption of a new tagline! “Our Land • Our Heritage • Our Future.” The tagline was chosen by soliciting submissions from agency and conservation district staff. Fifty entries were vetted by OCC administration with seven chosen to be voted on by agency and district staff. The
- [Oklahoma Soil & Water Experts Invited to Washington, D.C.](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-soil-water-experts-invited-to-washington-d-c/) - Oklahoma is a national leader in combining local, state, and federal resources to improve water quality. At the invitation of Congressman Frank Lucas and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief, Jason Weller, Oklahoma soil health and water quality experts traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to share the recipe for Oklahoma’s success. Shanon Phillips, Oklahoma
- [Natural Resource Days: Oklahoma County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/natural-resource-days-oklahoma-county-conservation-district/) - Between 400 and 500 elementary school students will enjoy interactive outdoor natural resource education this year through Oklahoma County Conservation District’s natural resource days at Arcadia Lake and schools. While the district is the primary sponsor for these events, partnership is the key to their success. For the September 30, 2014 event at Arcadia Lake,
- [Officials Attend Soil Health Talk, Demonstration](https://conservation.ok.gov/officials-attend-soil-health-talk-demonstration/) - Michael Teague, Oklahoma Secretary of Energy & Environment, and State Senators Ron Justice and Clark Jolley attended a rainfall simulator demonstration on November 13, 2013 at the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry (ODAFF). The officials were offered a primer on soil health and water quality in advance of the legislative session, which begins
- [Dewey County Demonstrates Value of Cover Crops to Local Producers](https://conservation.ok.gov/dewey-county-demonstrates-value-of-cover-crops-to-local-producers/) - Dewey County Conservation District (DCCD) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) gathered with over 20 local producers for a cover crop information field day on October 30, 2013 at DCCD board member Jimmy Emmons’ farm to learn about the benefits and challenges of using cover crops. A cover crop is planted in the time
- [Sixth-generation rancher Clay Forst to serve as Area IV Commissioner of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/sixth-generation-rancher-clay-forst-to-serve-as-area-iv-commissioner-of-the-oklahoma-conservation-commission/) - Fact is more than 150 years of tradition run through the Caddo, Okla., operation of the Stuart Ranch. Plus, the Chisholm Trail runs through the painting-perfect pastures of the family’s Waurika ranch land. Clay Forst wears that history every day, just as he does his boots and jeans. However when asked to speak during a
- [Rogers County Conservation District Honored](https://conservation.ok.gov/rogers-county-conservation-district-honored/) - Keep Oklahoma Beautiful's Award of Excellence Keep Oklahoma Beautiful has announced that the Rogers County Conservation District and the city of Claremore are recipients of the Award of Excellence in the group's statewide environmental excellence competition. The awards will be presented Dec. 7 in Oklahoma City. The judges recognized the district for its 120-acre Conservation
- [Calendar Year 2020](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2020/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [Mark Harrison Retires from Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/mark-harrison-retires-from-conservation-commission/) - The Conservation Commission’s Public Information Officer, Mark Harrison, retired on June 30th after over 20 years with the agency. Commission staff hosted a retirement reception for Mark on June 27th to recognize his contributions to the agency and to Oklahoma’s Conservation Partnership. Mark’s public information career spanned two decades that saw remarkable changes in the way information is
- [Carolyn Tucker retires after 35 years of Service to North Caddo Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/carolyn-tucker-retires-after-35-years-of-service-to-north-caddo-conservation-district/) - Approximately 70 people attended a retirement luncheon for Carolyn Tucker on Sept. 21 in Weatherford. Tucker retired after 35 years of service to the North Caddo Conservation District. The district board of directors hosted the luncheon for Tucker's family and friends from across the state. The group included past board members, employees of North Caddo
- [Governor Henry and Oklahoma Conservation Commission Commend the Poteau River Watershed CSP Team](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-henry-and-oklahoma-conservation-commission-commend-the-poteau-river-watershed-csp-team/) - Governor Henry and the Conservation Commission recognized the Poteau River Watershed Conservation Security Program (CSP) Team at the November Commission meeting. The team members received a Governor's Commendation presented on behalf of Gov. Brad Henry by Jeannette Nance, the Governor's liaison to the Commission, and a Conservation Commission Commendation presented by OCC Chairman George Stunkard.
- [Governor Brad Henry and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Commend Darrel Dominick](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-brad-henry-and-the-oklahoma-conservation-commission-commend-darrel-dominick/) - The State of Oklahoma recently recognized Darrel Dominick for his contribution to the conservation of the state?s natural resources. Dominick received several honors at the November meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Dominick recently retired from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service as State Conservationist for Oklahoma. Dominick received a Governor's Commendation presented on behalf
- [Darrel Temple Recognized for Research Work](https://conservation.ok.gov/darrel-temple-recognized-for-research-work/) - Darrel Temple, Research Leader for the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Hydraulic Engineering Research Unit in Stillwater, recently received several awards recognizing his many years of conservation research work. Temple, who retired in August of this year, was presented the Governor?s Conservation Award, Certificate of Appreciation from the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and a Certificate of
- [Kevin Norton named NRCS State Conservationist for Louisiana](https://conservation.ok.gov/kevin-norton-named-nrcs-state-conservationist-for-louisiana/) - OCC Commends Asst. State Conservationist Kevin Norton, NRCS assistant state conservationist for programs in Oklahoma, has been named state conservationist for Louisiana. At the August Commission meeting, Norton was commended for his “commitment and 25 years of dedicated service to the conservation of Oklahoma’s natural resources as an employee of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation
- [Robert Toole Elected National Watershed Coalition Vice Chairman](https://conservation.ok.gov/robert-toole-elected-national-watershed-coalition-vice-chairman/) - National Watershed Coalition Fall O&M Conference Coming Up At the National Watershed Conference in May, Robert Toole, OCC Conservation Programs director, was elected vice chairman of the National Watershed Coalition (NWC) for a two-year term. NWC, in cooperation with Wise County, Texas, the Wise County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1, the Texas Association
- [Mike Kastl Honored at U.S. Capitol](https://conservation.ok.gov/mike-kastl-honored-at-u-s-capitol/) - Celebrating 30 Years of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Control Act Mike Kastl, director of OCC’s Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program (AML) was among five people honored recently for significant contributions to the regulation of coal mines and the reclamation of mined lands. Kastl was hailed as an acknowledged pioneer, advocate and leader at the
- [Rick Jeans Honored on Completing Term as Area II Conservation Commissioner](https://conservation.ok.gov/rick-jeans-honored-on-completing-term-as-area-ii-conservation-commissioner/) - Rick Jeans attended his final board meeting as Conservation Commissioner for Area II of Oklahoma on June 5. At the meeting and at a luncheon in his honor immediately following, Jeans was honored by state Sec. of Agriculture Terry Peach, Sen. David Myers, Rep. Dale DeWitt and his fellow Commissioners. Scotty Herriman, president of the
- [Mike Rooker of Dale begins term as Conservation Commissioner](https://conservation.ok.gov/mike-rooker-of-dale-begins-term-as-conservation-commissioner/) - Mike Rooker began serving a five-year term representing central Oklahoma on the Oklahoma Conservation Commission on July 2. Gov. Brad Henry appointed Rooker to the post in May and the state Senate confirmed the appointment the same month. His term officially began with him taking his oath of office at the beginning of the first
- [Greg Kloxin Named Water Quality Assistant Director](https://conservation.ok.gov/greg-kloxin-named-water-quality-assistant-director/) - At the June 2009 Meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Water Quality Director Shanon Phillips announced that Greg Kloxin had been named assistant director for the division. Greg is a two time graduate from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Ecology and a Masters of Science in Zoology. Preceding his employment
- [Murray County CD Honors Jack Penner](https://conservation.ok.gov/murray-county-cd-honors-jack-penner/) - Murray County CD held its 55th Annual Meeting and Dinner March 9 at the Murray County Expo Center in Sulphur. The district awarded its Friend of Conservation Award to Jack Penner in recognition of 42 years of service on the district board. Penner served as OCC Area II Conservation Commissioner from May 24, 1993, to
- [Service Award: Marti Mefford, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-marti-mefford-10-years/) - At the April 2010 Commission Meeting, Marti Mefford, OCC/WQ Honey Creek Project coordinator, was recognized for 10 years of service to OCC and the State of Oklahoma. Shanon Phillips, OCC Water Quality division director, said that previous to taking on the Honey Creek Project, Mefford had worked on the Beaty Creek project, one of the
- [Service Award: Mike Thralls, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-mike-thralls-15-years/) - At the April 2010 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Mike Thralls, OCC executive director, was recognized for 15 years of service to the state of Oklahoma. Ben Pollard, OCC assistant director, stated that Thralls had joined OCC in September 1997 and previous to that had been assistant commissioner for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture,
- [Virginia Kidd Retires as Area V Commissioner](https://conservation.ok.gov/virginia-kidd-retires-as-area-v-commissioner/) - Virginia Kidd, LeFlore County Conservation District director, is retiring from her post as Area V Conservation Commissioner as of June 30, 2010, completing three terms. Kidd has served on the board of directors of the LeFlore County Conservation District since 1986. In 1996 Gov. Frank Keating appointed her to serve as Area V Commissioner on
- [Jim Grego Appointed as Area V Conservation Commissioner](https://conservation.ok.gov/jim-grego-appointed-as-area-v-conservation-commissioner/) - James “Jim” Grego of Wilburton has been appointed by Gov. Brad Henry to serve a five-year term as Area V Conservation Commission beginning July 1, 2010. He will fill the position vacated by Virginia Kidd who is retiring from that post as of June 30, after serving three five-year terms. Mr. Grego has served on
- [Reva Maddox Retires from East Woods County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/reva-maddox-retires-from-east-woods-county-conservation-district/) - Reva Maddox, East Woods County Conservation District programs coordinator, retired June 30 after 25 years of service to the district. A reception was held for her on June 30 in Alva. Lisa Knauf OCC District Services director, presented Reva with a Conservation Commendation that read “In appreciation of your more than 25 years of dedicated
- [Doris Anderson Retires from Payne County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/doris-anderson-retires-from-payne-county-conservation-district/) - Doris Anderson retired from the Payne County Conservation District on June 30 with 30 years of service as secretary to the district. The district hosted a reception for Doris on June 24 at the office in Stillwater. Ben Pollard, OCC assistant director, presented her with a Conservation Commendation that read “In appreciation of your 30
- [2015 Quality Team Day Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/2015-quality-team-day-award/) - Our Interactive Stream Health Map received a Red Tape Reduction Award as part of the 2015 Quality Oklahoma Team Day Awards. Titled “Interactive Map: Providing Accessible Stream Information to Oklahomans,” the award entry read: The Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s (OCC) Water Quality Division, in partnership with the Office of Geographic Information and Technical Services Division and the OCC
- [Conservation District Directors named as "Master Agronomists"](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-district-directors-named-as-master-agronomists/) - The "Master Agronomist" award was initiated at Oklahoma State University in 1947 as a means of recognizing individual farmers and ranchers in Oklahoma. In 1961 the award was revised with the inception of the Master Professional Agronomist.The names are often submitted by OSU Extension county educators or area specialists to Extension area agronomists who make
- [Matt Gard Honored on Completing Term as Area I Conservation Commissioner](https://conservation.ok.gov/matt-gard-honored-on-completing-term-as-area-i-conservation-commissioner/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Mike Sharp Named as First State Geographic Information Coordinator](https://conservation.ok.gov/mike-sharp-named-as-first-state-geographic-information-coordinator/) - Dr. Mike Sharp of Edmond has been named as the first State Geographic Information Coordinator. Sharp has worked for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for more than 20 years and has been a state employee for more than 30 years. The state Legislature created the Office of Geographic Information within the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) in
- [Texas County Conservation District's 2011 Outstanding Cooperators](https://conservation.ok.gov/texas-county-conservation-districts-2011-outstanding-cooperators/) - Submitted by Clancy Green, Texas County Conservation District Texas County Conservation District selected Harold and Karen Issac as Outstanding Cooperators for 2011. The couple own and operate Isaac Farm and Ranch near Adams, Okla. The district presents the award annually to recognize local farmers and ranchers who have worked with the conservation district and the USDA
- [Conservation Commission Reorganizes for Fiscal Year 2013](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-reorganizes-for-fiscal-year-2013/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Grant County Conservation District Honors Sec. of Ag Jim Reese](https://conservation.ok.gov/grant-county-conservation-district-honors-sec-of-ag-jim-reese/) - Retiring district secretary Judy Ediger was also honored Oklahoma Sec. of Agriculture Jim Reese received a Governor's Conservation Award at Grant County Conservation District's Annual Awards Banquet on April 3, 2012. Mike Thralls, Oklahoma Conservation Commission executive director, presented the award on behalf of Gov. Mary Fallin. The Governor's Conservation Award is presented on behalf
- [South Caddo Conservation District Honors Charlie Opitz](https://conservation.ok.gov/south-caddo-conservation-district-honors-charlie-opitz/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Mike Rooker of Dale Reappointed to Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/mike-rooker-of-dale-reappointed-to-conservation-commission/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission received notice that on March 2, 2012, Gov. Mary Fallin reappointed Mike Rooker to serve a second five-year term representing central Oklahoma on the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Gov. Brad Henry first appointed Rooker to the post in May 2007and the state Senate confirmed the appointment the same month, with his term
- [OCC Commends Dr. Mike Talkington](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-commends-dr-mike-talkington/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission commended Dr. Mike Talkington upon his retirement as director of the Agriculture Laboratory (Ag Lab) of the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Mike Thralls, OCC executive director, and Ben Pollard, assistant director, presented the Conservation Commendation to Talkington at a reception held in his honor on July 31, 2012.
- [E.F. “Doc” Coker, 1914-2012](https://conservation.ok.gov/e-f-doc-coker-1914-2012/) - E.F. “Doc” Coker, Pittsburg County Conservation District director from 1960 to 1997, passed away on Sept. 6, 2012. He celebrated his 98th birthday on Aug. 10. Gov. George Nigh appointed Coker to the Conservation Commission where he served as Area V member of the Commission from May 1986 to May 1996. He was inducted into
- [Calendar Year 2009](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2009/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates Please note: Reports and exhibits are included with the Agenda. While the Agenda posted before the meeting is final, the reports and exhibits are tentative until the meeting. Changes to any of these documents will be provided at the meeting. January 5, 2009 Regular Meeting Monday, January 5, 20099:30 a.m.2800 N. Lincoln,
- [Calendar Year 2008](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2008/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates Please note: Reports and exhibits are included with the Agenda. While the Agenda posted before the meeting is final, the reports and exhibits are tentative until the meeting. Changes to any of these documents will be provided at the meeting. January 7, 2008 Regular Meeting Monday, January 7, 20089:30 a.m.2800 N. Lincoln,
- [World Soil Day, Thursday, Dec. 5](https://conservation.ok.gov/world-soil-day-thursday-dec-5/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission wanted to bring to your attention that Thursday, Dec. 5 is World Soil Day. World Soil Day (WSD) is held annually on December 5 as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. An international day to celebrate Soil
- [Watershed Year for Conservation in Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/watershed-year-for-conservation-in-oklahoma/) - In the history of Conservation work in Oklahoma there have been several Watershed moments – a turning point – that changed the future of our state for the better. These include the Dust Bowl, resulting in the formation of Conservation Districts along with Federal and State agencies. Another was the devastating flooding during the first
- [U.S. Congressman Markwayne Mullin learns more about Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program in eastern Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/u-s-congressman-markwayne-mullin-learns-more-about-abandoned-mine-land-aml-reclamation-program-in-eastern-oklahoma/) - PORUM, Okla. – As impressive and historic as it is, there are a lot of things a person can’t see from Capitol Hill in the nation’s capital. Among those are the projects of the Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program in eastern Oklahoma. So, in boots and jeans on a slightly muggy August morning, U.S Congressman
- [U.S. Department of the Interior Announces More Than $170 Million in Conservation Funding for States and Tribes to Reclaim and Repurpose Abandoned Coal Mines, Including $2.8 Million for Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/u-s-department-of-the-interior-announces-more-than-170-million-in-conservation-funding-for-states-and-tribes-to-reclaim-and-repurpose-abandoned-coal-mines-including-2-8-million-for-oklahoma/) - AML funds protect lives, repair scarred land and improve the environment WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt today announced the availability of Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation grants through the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE). A total of $170.9 million in grants will be provided this
- [Two Oklahomans named to the first Next Generation Leadership Institute class](https://conservation.ok.gov/two-oklahomans-named-to-the-first-next-generation-leadership-institute-class/) - There may be something to the fact that “conversation” and “conservation” look and sound a lot alike. Why? Because it’s those who are willing to learn and have conversations, who are advancing conservation efforts Oklahomans Phil Campbell of Luther and Joe Caughlin of Tonkawa are perfect examples. That is one reason those involved in conservation
- [Trey Lam receives the South Central Region Conservation District Employees Association 2019 Distinguished Service Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/trey-lam-receives-the-south-central-region-conservation-district-employees-association-2019-distinguished-service-award/) - The South Central Region Conservation District Employees Association on July 22 presented their 2019 Distinguished Service Award to Trey Lam, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. The award was presented during the 2019 South Central Region of the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Meeting in Thackerville, Okla. Following is the nomination letter for
- [The next step for pilot projects to control feral swine](https://conservation.ok.gov/the-next-step-for-pilot-projects-to-control-feral-swine/) - Selecting a target is critical. Oklahoma’s conservation partnership identified two locations to pilot control of feral swine; Western Red River (Harmon, Jackson, Cotton and Tillman Counties) and Kay County. These areas were selected with great thought and input: Kay County where the goal is to keep the feral swine population in check and reduce the chances
- [Soil health educator excited about rodeo’s “Cowboy Christmas”](https://conservation.ok.gov/soil-health-educator-excited-about-rodeos-cowboy-christmas/) - Dirt, or rather soil, falls into two interesting measurements of time in Blane Stacy’s life – eight hours and eight seconds. Rodeo and dirt – or as Stacy calls it, “Soil” – have each come to garner a special place in the 31-year-old’s life. The full-time soil health educator with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC)
- [Sale of bonds this week, great in a physical and financial sense for rehabilitation of some flood control structures in Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/sale-of-bonds-this-week-great-in-a-physical-and-financial-sense-for-rehabilitation-of-some-flood-control-structures-in-oklahoma/) - Responsibility comes in many forms and sometimes those are combined. This week the Oklahoma Capitol Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) sold $5.116 million in bonds on behalf of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) for the rehabilitation of some flood control structures in the state. Governor Kevin Stitt and Secretary John Budd signed the bond purchase agreement
- [Reminder to Oklahoma Producers of Sign-Up for Conservation Stewardship Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/reminder-to-oklahoma-producers-of-sign-up-for-conservation-stewardship-program/) - STILLWATER – Whether it’s setting conservation and management goals or striving to meet those you already have for your Oklahoma operation, there’s a great chance that the staff of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) can help. One way to do so is through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).
- [Oklahoma's state and federal leaders show support of flood control dams](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahomas-state-and-federal-leaders-show-support-of-flood-control-dams/) - Thinking ahead is important, but acting ahead is often critical. From the U.S. Capitol to the state Capitol, Oklahoma leaders acted in support of Oklahoma flood control dams well before the recent historic rains. Last week, Governor Kevin Stitt signed into law the general appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2020 (FY'20). The FY2020 Budget includes $1.5 million
- [Oklahoma watershed dams historically significant and critical to the future](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahomas-state-leaders-show-support-of-upstream-flood-control-dams-in-multiple-ways-2/) - There's a chance that almost 1,400 of Oklahoma's watershed dams will have beaten Larry Caldwell to retirement by next year. Overall, the State has 2,107 such flood control dams protecting homes, businesses, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, as well as crops, farmland, and ranch land. The "however" to this is that by 2020, 1,380 dams
- [Oklahoma's state leaders show support of upstream flood control dams in multiple ways](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahomas-state-leaders-show-support-of-upstream-flood-control-dams-in-multiple-ways/) - There's a chance that almost 1,400 of Oklahoma's watershed dams will have beaten Larry Caldwell to retirement by next year. Overall, the State has 2,107 such flood control dams protecting homes, businesses, roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, as well as crops, farmland, and ranch land. The "however" to this is that by 2020, 1,380 dams
- [Calendar Year 2015](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2015/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [Calendar Year 2016](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2016/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [Calendar Year 2017](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2017/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [Calendar Year 2018](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2018/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [Calendar Year 2019](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2019/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [Ron Hilliard “hangs up his hat” as NRCS State Conservationist](https://conservation.ok.gov/ron-hilliard-hangs-up-his-hat-as-nrcs-state-conservationist/) - After leaving his own personal mark on Texas, South Carolina, Maryland, Wisconsin, Pacific Basin, West Virginia and most recently Oklahoma, Ron Hilliard has decided to hang up his black cowboy hat & NRCS shirt. After a 36-year career, Jan. 3, 2013, was his final day as a federal employee. After graduating from Texas Tech University
- [Gary O'Neill named as new NRCS State Conservationist](https://conservation.ok.gov/gary-oneill-named-as-new-nrcs-state-conservationist/) - Gary O'Neill has been named at the new state conservationist for Oklahoma for the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, effective April 21, 2013. Jason Weller, acting NRCS chief, made the announcement on April 11. O'Neill replaces Ron Hilliard who retired in January. “Gary O’Neill is a long time NRCS employee with a distinguished career," Weller
- [County flood control dam benefits tallied](https://conservation.ok.gov/county-flood-control-dam-benefits-tallied/) - OKLAHOMA CITY (June 11, 2015)—Flood control dams prevented $91 million in flood damages to land and property in May 2015 according to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The federal agency has released a list of flood control projects and the damage each prevented in May. The top five watersheds with the most damage prevented
- [Jack Hudman and Fredia Rice retire](https://conservation.ok.gov/jack-hudman-and-fredia-rice-retire/) - Cotton County Conservation District hosted a reception on May 3, 2013, to honor Jack Hudman and Fredia Rice, retiring with a combined service of 75 years to natural resource conservation in Oklahoma. Jack Hudman served on the Cotton County CD board of directors for 52 years. Her served two terms as president of the Oklahoma
- [George Stunkard, Area III Commission member, honored](https://conservation.ok.gov/george-stunkard-area-iii-commission-member-honored/) - George Stunkard, attended his final meeting as a member of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission on June 3, 2013. As Area III Commission member, he represented 16 conservation districts in northeast Oklahoma. First appointed by Gov. Brad Henry in 2003 and reappointed by Gov. Henry in 2008, he served two consecutive five-year terms, ending June 30,
- [Scotty Herriman appointed to Oklahoma Conservation Commission, begins 5-year term](https://conservation.ok.gov/scotty-herriman-appointed-to-oklahoma-conservation-commission-begins-5-year-term/) - Scotty Herriman, a member of the Nowata County Conservation District board of directors, will represent the northeast portion of the state as Area III member of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Mr. Herriman began his five year term as Area III Commissioner on July 1, 2013 at the July Commission meeting. Gov. Mary Fallin appointed Herriman
- [Governor Fallin Appoints Shanon Phillips to Arkansas-Oklahoma Committee on Water Quality](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-fallin-appoints-shanon-phillips-to-arkansas-oklahoma-committee-on-water-quality/) - Governor Fallin has appointed Conservation Commission Water Quality Division Director Shanon Phillips as one of three members representing the State of Oklahoma on a joint committee with Arkansas to review the phosphorus water quality standard for the Illinois River. The six-member committee, whose members are divided equally between Oklahoma and Arkansas, is tasked with designing
- [NASCA Elects OCC Executive Director as President](https://conservation.ok.gov/nasca-elects-occ-executive-director-as-president/) - The National Association of State Conservation Agencies (NASCA) has elected Mike Thralls, Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) Executive Director, as its next president. His two year term will begin on January 1, 2014. Outgoing president, Carolyn Hefner, West Virginia Conservation Agency Operations Division Director said “Mike is a very talented individual with a plethora of experience
- [Filing Period Nears for Conservation District Directors](https://conservation.ok.gov/filing-period-nears-for-conservation-district-directors/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission is providing notice that Oklahoma's conservation districts will be holding an election for the position of board member on the 87 local conservation district boards of directors across the state. The local conservation district board is made up of five individuals who set the priorities for the conservation districts. Three of
- [Executive Director Mike Thralls Retires](https://conservation.ok.gov/executive-director-mike-thralls-retires/) - OKLAHOMA CITY, (September 2, 2014) – Mike Thralls officially retired yesterday after 20 years of service to Oklahoma—17 as executive director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. He leaves behind an agency positioned to meet the conservation challenges of tomorrow thanks to his leadership and emphasis on partnerships between local, state and national entities. Such partnerships
- [Service Award: Steve Coffman, 30 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-steve-coffman-30-years/) - Steve Coffman was recognized for 30 years of service to the state of Oklahoma at the November 3, 2014 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Steve serves as director of the Financial Management Division and agency comptroller. Steve has a big job that includes planning, directing, and coordinating the fiscal operations and financial accounting functions
- [Employee of the Quarter: Janet Stewart](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-janet-stewart/) - Janet Stewart, OCC general counsel, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter during the April 6, 2015 meeting of the Conservation Commission. As general counsel, Janet assists the agency and conservation districts with real property, state and federal laws, legal research, litigation, and contracts and agreements. Of course, she’s frequently known to provide assistance well
- [Service Award: Gina Levesque, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-gina-levesque-10-years/) - Gina Levesque was recognized for 10 years of service to the state of Oklahoma at the November 3, 2014 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Gina is the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program coordinator, which works with landowners to implement conservation practices in the Eucha-Spavinaw watershed. Gina's program has enrolled nearly 3,000 acres of streambank into
- [2014 Employee of the Year: Lisa Knauf Owen](https://conservation.ok.gov/2014-employee-of-the-year-lisa-knauf-owen/) - Lisa Knauf Owen, OCC assistant director, was named 2014 employee of the year at the quarter at the June 1, 2015 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC). She was named employee of the quarter at the January 7, 2015 meeting of the OCC. An excerpt from her nomination reads: “When the call for help comes, this
- [Employee of the Quarter: Lisa Knauf Owen](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-lisa-knauf-owen-2/) - Lisa Knauf Owen, OCC assistant director, was named employee of the quarter at the January 7, 2015 meeting of the Conservation Commission. An excerpt from her nomination reads: “When the call for help comes, this person puts on a super hero cape, drops into the district office and uses super powers to fix the problem.”
- [Mike Thralls Receives Water Pioneer Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/mike-thralls-receives-water-pioneer-award/) - Download photos and news release. Mike Thralls, recently retired Oklahoma Conservation Commission executive director, received the Oklahoma Water Pioneer Award at the Governor’s Water Conference hosted by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board at the Cox Convention Center on October 22, 2014. Since 1985, the award has been presented annually to honor Oklahomans who have made significant contributions
- [Employee of the Quarter: Stacey Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-stacey-day/) - Stacey Day, OCC Water Quality Division environmental scientist manager, was named employee of the quarter at the June 1, 2015 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Her nomination reads: “Possessing the tenacity and cunning of a velociraptor, the strength and devotion of a mother grizzly, and the locks of a long haired alpaca, Stacey Day
- [Employee of the Quarter: Judith Wilkins](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-judith-wilkins/) - Managing projects across the state and forging crucial partnerships with local officials, Judith Wilkins, Water Quality Division environmental projects and administrative coordinator, keeps the work of water quality and conservation moving forward. She is more than deserving of the distinction, Employee of the Quarter. Judith was recognized before the five conservation Commissioners on October 6,
- [2016 Employee of the Quarter: Dan Dvorett](https://conservation.ok.gov/2016-employee-of-the-quarter-dan-dvorett/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. His nomination for Employee of the Quarter read: Dan has proven himself invaluable over the last nearly 6 years by developing wetland proposals and project strategies, tracking outputs, and completing reports
- [Conservation Commission Awarded for Dam Safety](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-awarded-for-dam-safety/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) received the West Regional Award of Merit during the 2014 Association of State Dam Safety Officials (ASDSO) for its operation and maintenance regime and dam upgrade record. Larry Caldwell, OCC watershed specialist, was present in San Diego, CA on September 23, 2014 to accept the award on behalf of the
- [Service Award: Tammy Sawatzky, 30 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-tammy-sawatzky-30-years/) - Tammy Sawatzky, Conservation Programs Division director, was recognized for 30 years of service at the June 1, 2015 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. As division director, she oversees and operates two major programs for the agency, the watershed program and the locally led cost share program. After 15 years of staff reductions, responsibility for the entire
- [Service Award: Shanon Phillips, 20 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-shanon-phillips-20-years/) - Shanon Phillips, Water Quality Division director, was recognized for 20 years of service at the July 9, 2015 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Her recognition read: “[Shanon] began her career as a Carl Albert Executive Fellow intern with the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. She came to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission in June of 1997 as a
- [Service Award: Shellie Willoughby, 20 Year](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-shellie-willoughby-20-year/) - Shellie Willoughby, GIS Specialist in the Office of Geographic Information and Technical Services, was recognized for 20 years of service to the state of Oklahoma at the February 2017 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC). Shellie traces her roots back four generations in Mayes County. She graduated from Pryor High School and attended college
- [Service Award: Mike Sharp, 35 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-mike-sharp-35-years/) - Mike Sharp, Office of Geographic Information and Technical Services director and Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program assistant director, was recognized for 35 years of service at the July 9, 2015 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. His recognition reads: “Mike began his career with the state of Oklahoma in January 1971 as a graduate assistant at OSU with
- [Service Award: Jeanette Lamb, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-jeanette-lamb-10-years/) - Jeanette Lamb, Water Quality Division monitoring and assessment specialist, was recognized for 10 years of service at the July 9, 2015 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Her recognition read: "[Jeanette] is a monitoring crew leader and conducts water quality sampling, conducts and oversees fish and macroinvertebrate collections, trains interns, has maintained autosamplers...She handles most of the inventory
- [Service Award: Brooks Tramell, 20 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-brooks-tramell-20-years/) - Brooks Tramell, Water Quality Division Monitoring, Assessment and Wetlands Programs director, was recognized for 20 years of service to the state of Oklahoma at the August 3, 2015 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. The recognition presented before the Commissioners reads: "With a Bachelor’s degree in fisheries biology from Northeastern State University, Brooks began his
- [Service Award: Jason Ramming, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-jason-ramming-15-years/) - Jason Ramming, Water Quality Division monitoring coordinator, was recognized for 15 years of service to the state of Oklahoma at the September 1, 2015 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. An excerpt from his recognition reads: "Jason started with OCC as a water quality specialist in 2000 after completing his bachelor’s degree at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
- [Nation to Nation Meeting Very Successful](https://conservation.ok.gov/nation-to-nation-meeting-very-successful/) - Even with the meeting held virtually, an appreciation of heritage, a responsibility for today and a drive for tomorrow was the feeling that filled the 2020 “Nation to Nation” Tribal Consultation ZOOM Meeting, hosted on Aug. 18, 2020 by the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC), and the Oklahoma leadership for the agencies of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
- [2017 Employee of the Year: Mike Sharp](https://conservation.ok.gov/2017-employee-of-the-year-mike-sharp/) - Mike Sharp, Office of Geographic Information and Technical Services Director and AML Assistant Director, was named the 2017 Employee of the Year at the May 2018 full staff meeting. Mike's Employee of the Quarter nomination, which made him an Employee of the Year candidate, reads: As our agency contracts in size but expands in focus,
- [Oklahoma Producers Interested in Providing Habitat for Monarch Butterflies Should Look to USDA NRCS for Assistance](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-producers-interested-in-providing-habitat-for-monarch-butterflies-should-look-to-usda-nrcs-for-assistance/) - With deadlines quickly approaching, the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) administered by the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is partnering with Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever (PFQF) here in Oklahoma. PFQF is assisting Oklahoma’s farmers and ranchers to apply for a federal program that provides free technical and possible financial assistance to landowners wanting
- [Oklahoma NRCS announces applications being accepted for Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Wetland Reserve Easement component](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-nrcs-announces-applications-being-accepted-for-agricultural-conservation-easement-program-wetland-reserve-easement-component/) - Oklahoma’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist, Gary O’Neill, has announced the agency is accepting applications for its Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) - Wetland Reserve Easement (WRE) component, and those submitted by March 27, 2020, will be considered for FY2020 funding. NRCS will prioritize applications that protect, restore and enhance habitat for wildlife on their
- [Oklahoma flood control dams working hard and "doing their job" through extreme weather](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-flood-control-dams-working-hard-and-doing-their-job-through-extreme-weather/) - When you work around someone, or in this case some thing, daily, you know how it will fare even in extreme circumstances. That’s why there was a tone of pride in the voice of Anita Kaufman, Director of the Payne County Conservation District, as she visited 20 flood control dams both on Stillwater Creek and on
- [Oklahoma Conservation deeply rooted and getting stronger according to U.S. Census of Agriculture](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-conservation-deeply-rooted-and-getting-stronger-according-to-u-s-census-of-agriculture/) - The recently released 2017 U.S. Census of Agriculture detailed in part that less and less of Oklahoma’s soil is whisked away by its powerful winds. A good anchor will do that. “The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) and local Districts felt sure the actual findings of the Census would show that the roots of conservation in
- [Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Announce the Launch of the Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society's Oral History Collection](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-association-of-conservation-districts-and-the-oklahoma-conservation-commission-announce-the-launch-of-the-oklahoma-conservation-historical-societys-oral-history-collection/) - Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society is excited to announce the launch of the Oklahoma Conservation Heritage Oral History Collection. The Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society has partnered with the Oklahoma State University Library to record and archive interviews with individuals who have made contributions to conservation in Oklahoma. Audio, video, and transcripts
- [Oklahoma Adds Success to Success With 2019 Nonpoint Source Success Stories](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-adds-success-to-success-with-2019-nonpoint-source-success-stories/) - There’s aiming for success and there’s adding to it. Oklahoma is in the category of the latter when it comes to cleaning up streams. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s (OCC) Water Quality Division this week in delivering its 2019 Oklahoma Nonpoint Source (NPS) Success Stories to the Conservation Commission announced 12 new stories and three updates. “That’s success added to
- [National Land and Range Judging Contest Winners Announced](https://conservation.ok.gov/national-land-and-range-judging-contest-winners-announced-3/) - Nearly 700 4-H and FFA students and over 200 coaches from over 34 states gathered in Oklahoma for the 68th National Land and Range Judging Contest, May 2, 2019. After two days of practice at sites in the Oklahoma City area, the contest was held near El Reno, Oklahoma at the Cheyenne Arapaho Tribal Headquarters.
- [Mike Thralls Memorial Scholarship Applications Sought](https://conservation.ok.gov/mike-thralls-memorial-scholarship-applications-sought/) - Share and nurture. Mike Thralls didn’t just cast seeds of knowledge out and then turn and walk away. He made sure the information he shared about conservation/agriculture set deep roots that would be sustainable. He nurtured what he sowed. February will mark five years since his passing. This April will mark five years of recognition
- [Finalists Selected for Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/finalists-selected-for-oklahoma-leopold-conservation-award/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – Two finalists have been selected for the prestigious 2019 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award®. Given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold, the award recognizes farmers, ranchers and foresters who inspire others with their dedication to land, water and wildlife habitat management on private, working land. In Oklahoma the $10,000 award is presented
- [Service Award: Robert W. Toole, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-robert-w-toole-15-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Kim Tweed, 35 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-kim-tweed-35-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Quarter: Gina Levesque](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-gina-levesque-2/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Quarter: Ed Crall](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-ed-crall/) - Ed Crall, newly appointed water quality director of finance and implementation, was named Employee of the Quarter at the June 3, 2014 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Prior to his current position, which Ed assumed following the retirement of a Conservation Legend, Jim Leach, Ed managed the Commission’s water quality and cost-share projects in the
- [Conservation Legend: Mike Kastl](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-legend-mike-kastl/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: George Moore, 20 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-george-moore-20-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the quarter: Candice Miller](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-candice-miller/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service award: Greg Kloxin, 15 years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-greg-kloxin-15-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service award: Judith Wilkins, 15 years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-judith-wilkins-15-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Sheryl Gibson, 20 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-sheryl-gibson-20-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Conservation Legend: Ben Pollard](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-legend-ben-pollard/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Jean Lemmon, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-jean-lemmon-15-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Eldon Merklin, 16 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-karen-potts-15-years-2/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Quarter: Jean Lemmon](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-jean-lemmon-2/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Quarter: Mike Sharp](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-mike-sharp/) - Mike Sharp was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the February 10, 2014 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC). Mike is the director of the Office of Geographic Information and Technical Services; Assistant Director of the Abandoned Mine Lands Division; and the State Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Coordinator. Mike also serves as the State
- [Employee of the Quarter: Jeri Fleming](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-jeri-fleming/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Quarter: Karla Spinner](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-karla-spinner/) - Karla Spinner, Records Management Specialist for the Water Quality Division, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the full staff meeting on December 18, 2013, and at the January 6, 2014 Commission meeting. Karla is responsible for all data management, including data receipt, tracking, and entry into the water quality database. She has worked at
- [Conservation Commission Honors Outgoing Area IV Commissioner Dan Lowrance](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-honors-outgoing-area-iv-commissioner-dan-lowrance/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Lisa Knauf Owen, 25 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-lisa-knauf-owen-25-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Quarter: Greg Kloxin](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-greg-kloxin/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Conservation Commission is Keeping Oklahoma Beautiful!](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-is-keeping-oklahoma-beautiful/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Karen Potts, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-karen-potts-15-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Janet Stewart, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-janet-stewart-15-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Trampas Tripp, 5 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-trampas-tripp-5-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Stacy Hansen Recognized by Soil and Water Conservation Society with Honor Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/stacy-hansen-recognized-by-soil-and-water-conservation-society-with-honor-award/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Quarter: Gina Levesque](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-gina-levesque/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [2015 Employee of the Year: Jeri Fleming](https://conservation.ok.gov/2015-employee-of-the-year-jeri-fleming/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Leonard Moore, Jr., 30 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-leonard-moore-jr-30-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Dennis Boney, 30 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-dennis-boney-30-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Commission and District Employees Receive Commendations for Moore Tornado Recovery Work](https://conservation.ok.gov/commission-and-district-employees-receive-commendations-for-moore-tornado-recovery-work/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Chuck Nuttle Retiring from AML Reclamation Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/chuck-nuttle-retiring-from-aml-reclamation-program/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Stacy Hansen, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-stacy-hansen-10-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Marti Mefford Retires From OCC Water Quality Division](https://conservation.ok.gov/marti-mefford-retires-from-occ-water-quality-division/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Ben Pollard Receives 2013 Public Service Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/ben-pollard-receives-2013-public-service-award-2/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Quarter: Kim Shaw](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-kim-shaw/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Kevin Varner, Five Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-kevin-varner-five-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Year: Johnny Pelley](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-year-johnny-pelley/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Nathan Carter, 5 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-nathan-carter-5-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Quarter and Service Award: Debi Carnott, 25 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-and-service-award-debi-carnott-25-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Ben Pollard Receives 2013 Public Service Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/ben-pollard-receives-2013-public-service-award/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Karla Beatty, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-karla-beatty-15-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Ben Pollard, 35 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-ben-pollard-35-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Kim Shaw, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-kim-shaw-10-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Land Legacy honors Mike Thralls](https://conservation.ok.gov/land-legacy-honors-mike-thralls/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Quarter: Johnny Pelley](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-johnny-pelley/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Mark Harrison, 20 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-mark-harrison-20-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Dianne Ireton, OCC/AML administrative officer, honored by National Association of Abandoned Mine Land Programs](https://conservation.ok.gov/dianne-ireton-occ-aml-administrative-officer-honored-by-national-association-of-abandoned-mine-land-programs/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Wes Shockley, 20 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-wes-shockley-20-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Johnny Pelley, 25 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-johnny-pelley-25-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Ashley Rhea, Five Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-ashley-rhea-five-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [2012 Employee of the Quarter: Ben Pollard](https://conservation.ok.gov/2012-employee-of-the-quarter-ben-pollard/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Oklahoma Carbon Program receives Henry Bellmon Environmental Stewardship Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-carbon-program-receives-henry-bellmon-environmental-stewardship-award/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [ASABE Honors Larry Caldwell](https://conservation.ok.gov/asabe-honors-larry-caldwell/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Oklahoma Conservation Partnership Honors Bill Wilson](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-conservation-partnership-honors-bill-wilson/) - Members of Oklahoma’s Conservation Partnership honored Bill Wilson Aug. 13, 2012, for his service and leadership to the cause of conservation at local, state and national levels. In June Wilson retired from the Haskell County Conservation District board of directors after 32 years of service. Some of the highlights of Wilson’s conservation commitment and leadership
- [Employee of the Year: Dennis Boney](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-year-dennis-boney/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Janet Stewart named to Oklahoma Ag Leadership Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/janet-stewart-named-to-oklahoma-ag-leadership-program/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [2012 Employee of the Quarter: Stacey Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/2012-employee-of-the-quarter-stacey-day/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Jill Ashbrener, Five Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-jill-ashbrener-five-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Ed Crall, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-ed-crall-10-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Monty Ramming, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-monty-ramming-10-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Employee of the Quarter: Dennis Boney](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-dennis-boney/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Gene Spurlock, 30 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-gene-spurlock-30-years/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.
- [Service Award: Cheryl Cheadle, 20 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-cheryl-cheadle-20-years/) - Cheryl Cheadle, OCC/Water Quality Blue Thumb Program state coordinator, was recognized at the March 2012 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for 20 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Cheryl started her conservation career as district manager for the Tulsa County Conservation District. She spent five years in that position, which
- [Charlotte Stieber Retires After 30 Years of Service](https://conservation.ok.gov/charlotte-stieber-retires-after-30-years-of-service/) - Charlotte Stieber was honored at the February 2012 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for almost 30 Years of service to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the State of Oklahoma. She retired at the end of January. Charlotte, administrative programs officer for OCC's Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program (AML), has worked in the same OCC
- [Service Award: Dianne Ireton, 30 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-dianne-ireton-30-years/) - Dianne Ireton, Administrative Officer for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) Reclamation Program, was recognized for 30 years of service to the state of Oklahoma at the December, 2016 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC). 30 years ago Dianne was hired as a temporary employee to perform word processing and data base development. Her skills
- [Farmer uses aerial approach to planting cover crops](https://conservation.ok.gov/farmer-uses-aerial-approach-to-planting-cover-crops/) - SOUTH COFFEYVILLE, Okla. – Torrential rains fell in May and radish, turnip and cereal rye seeds fell in October over Scotty Herriman’s farm. Recently Herriman stood in his soybean field about a half mile from the Verdigris River in northeastern Oklahoma as an airplane buzzed over top, about 40 feet up, dropping a cover crop
- [Farmer and rancher offers windshield perspective a year after the 2018 wildfires](https://conservation.ok.gov/farmer-and-rancher-offers-windshield-perspective-a-year-after-the-2018-wildfires/) - What was happening on the afternoon of April 12, 2018 in Oklahoma City was a dream for Jimmy and Ginger Emmons. However, what was taking place back home near Leedey in western Oklahoma’s Dewey County was a fiery nightmare. The Emmons had traveled to the capital city to receive the state’s first Leopold Conservation Award,
- [Conservation District Employees gather information and ideas at statewide training](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-district-employees-gather-information-and-ideas-at-statewide-training/) - OKLAHOMA CITY -- The same question generated two distinctly different answers. The two individuals were asked to, "Describe the land where you are from in Oklahoma." Bradley Hamilton leads the Pittsburg County Conservation District in southeastern Oklahoma and Anne York is from the Upper Washita Conservation District in Roger Mills County in far western Oklahoma.
- [Chief of the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service honored to attend 68th National Land and Range Judging Contest](https://conservation.ok.gov/chief-of-the-united-states-department-of-agricultures-natural-resources-conservation-service-honored-to-attend-68th-national-land-and-range-judging-contest/) - The soil types and the ranges of Oklahoma have been a challenge and a blessing to many generations of agricultural producers. Matt Lohr, Chief of the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service, (NRCS) in speaking to the contestants of the 68th National Land and Range Judging Contest on Thursday night (May
- [Blue Thumb Program checks in on longtime friends/creeks and streams through Fish Collection and Physical Habitat Survey](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-program-checks-in-on-longtime-friends-creeks-and-streams-through-fish-collection-and-physical-habitat-survey/) - It wasn’t just a wade in the park. There was a purpose to the work the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Blue Thumb staff and volunteers were conducting in Fourmile Creek as it weaves through Adams Park in El Reno. On a sizzling summer’s weekday, the park was alive with activity – not near the soccer goals
- [Flood Control Dams Minimize Flood Damage](https://conservation.ok.gov/flood-control-dams-minimize-flood-damage-3/) - Brian Sheffield, 31, rests his left arm on the silver toolbox of the double-cab pickup. Scotty Herriman, less than two weeks from his 70th birthday, sits on a concrete slab of an unfinished barn. In the background, over Herriman’s right shoulder are steps that lead to nowhere. They used to lead to Sheffield’s front door
- [Trey Lam Named Executive Director](https://conservation.ok.gov/trey-lam-named-executive-director/) - Trey Lam, Garvin Conservation District board member and former President of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, has been named executive director of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission by the five Commissioners following a special meeting today. He will officially enter service on November 17, 2014. “Mr. Lam’s extensive professional and personal experience in conservation along with
- [Three Innovative Conservation Projects Driving Creative Partnerships](https://conservation.ok.gov/three-innovative-conservation-projects-driving-creative-partnerships/) - An unprecedented team of local, state, interstate, university, private industry and federal partners has been assembled to tackle some of the region’s most challenging conservation issues. Today, Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) announced three far-reaching projects as part of the NRCS Regional Conservation
- [Governor Appoints Deanna LeGrand to Oklahoma Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-appoints-deanna-legrand-to-oklahoma-conservation-commission/) - Governor Mary Fallin announced on January 23, 2015 the appointment of Deanna LeGrand to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC). LeGrand succeeds Dean Graumann, who resigned. She will serve the remainder of his five-year term, which expires in June 2019. Her appointment requires state Senate confirmation. LeGrand is a board member of the Upper Washita Conservation
- [Banks Flooding on Washita River, Flood Control Dams Fully Functional](https://conservation.ok.gov/banks-flooding-on-washita-river-flood-control-dams-fully-functional/) - Photos captured April 17, 2015. Upper Washita Conservation District in Roger Mills County reports flooding along the Washita River. The district reports flood control structures are functioning as designed—trapping large volumes of water and slowing it as it makes its way downstream. Over six inches of rain since April 12 is challenging the region’s drought
- [Filing period for 86 conservation district director positions opens May 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/filing-period-for-86-conservation-district-director-positions-opens-may-1/) - Citizens interested in running for the position of conservation district board member may file from May 1-14, 2015. Eligible candidates must complete a Notification and Declaration of Candidacy form. Forms are also available at local conservation district offices. An eligible candidate is a registered voter within the boundaries of the conservation district and has entered or will
- [Muddy good time: FFA, 4-H teams compete in 64th annual National Land and Range Contest](https://conservation.ok.gov/muddy-good-time-ffa-4-h-teams-compete-in-64th-annual-national-land-and-range-contest/) - CONCHO, OKLA. (May 11, 2015)—More than 500 FFA and 4-H members from 34 states braved muddy trenches last week to compete in the 64th National Land and Range Judging Contest held May 5-7, 2015. “After all this time, I continue to be impressed by the skill and passion of these kids,” said Phillip “Pete” McDaniel, the
- [Flood Control Dams Weather 2015 Storms](https://conservation.ok.gov/flood-control-dams-weather-2015-storms/) - The torrential rains of spring 2015 pushed many of Oklahoma's 2,107 flood control dams to the limits of their water stopping potential. Thoughtful planning and investment in regular maintenance made all the difference. Dams prevented an estimated $91 million in flood damage during May alone. Learn more about flood control in 2015 County flood control
- [Millions in damages prevented by dams, conservation practices during historic May rainfall](https://conservation.ok.gov/millions-in-damages-prevented-by-dams-conservation-practices-during-historic-may-rainfall/) - OKLAHOMA CITY (May 12, 2015)—Oklahoma’s network of 2,107 flood control dams and voluntary conservation practices prevented an estimated $22.57 million in flood damages from the May 1-9 storms according to the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Water Resource Office. “The flood control network was designed to protect farmland, roads, bridges, homes and lives, and
- [From drought to flood: the Hammon story](https://conservation.ok.gov/from-drought-to-flood-the-hammon-story/) - HAMMON, Okla. (May 26, 2015)—One town, two droughts, two floods, two very different results. Straddling the boundaries of Roger Mills and Custer Counties in a river bend where the Washita River joins Big Kiowa Creek, sits the small town of Hammon. During the Dust Bowl, Hammon baked beneath crushing drought. Crops withered and herds dwindled.
- [Damage assessment of flood control infrastructure begins](https://conservation.ok.gov/damage-assessment-of-flood-control-infrastructure-begins/) - OKLAHOMA CITY (June 2, 2015)—All of Oklahoma’s flood control infrastructure suffered wear and tear during a month of historic rainfall. As floodwaters recede, crews are inspecting the 2,107 dams operated by conservation districts for damage. “It’s impossible to say the extent of damage caused to the dams until the water goes down—that is taking some
- [New state initiative aims to improve conservation efforts](https://conservation.ok.gov/new-state-initiative-aims-to-improve-conservation-efforts/) - OKLAHOMA CITY — A new statewide collaboration was officially launched today during a special signing before the annual Lt. Governor Turkey Hunt kickoff luncheon at the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City. The Oklahoma Conservation Task Force will focus on advancing conservation efforts across the state. “As urban areas continue to grow, land and water
- [Calendar Year 2014](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2014/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates The regular monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is held on the first Monday of the month, beginning at 9:30 a.m., in the Board Room of the state Agriculture Building. Exceptions to time, day or location are noted with an asterisk on the meeting schedule. Please note: Reports and exhibits are
- [Governor Mary Fallin Appoints Phil Campbell to Conservation Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/governor-mary-fallin-appoints-phil-campbell-to-conservation-commission/) - OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced she has appointed Phil Campbell to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. He will fill the Area II position, which serves central Oklahoma.Campbell, a member of the Oklahoma County Conservation District board of directors, will begin serving at the Conservation Commission’s July 10 meeting. He was appointed and confirmed
- [After 10 years of service, Mike Rooker steps down from Conservation Commission board](https://conservation.ok.gov/after-10-years-of-service-mike-rooker-steps-down-from-conservation-commission-board/) - Oklahoma City – On June 5, Mike Rooker of Dale, Okla. participated in his last meeting as one of five members of the Conservation Commission. Rooker began his service as Area II commissioner in 2007, after being appointed to the position by then Governor Brad Henry and was reappointed in 2012, by Governor Mary Fallin.
- [Southern Soil Health Conference highlights the Farm to Food Bank Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/southern-soil-health-conference-highlights-the-farm-to-food-bank-program/) - Wichita Falls, TX – On November 28 and 29, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Executive Director Trey Lam, Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts President Jimmy Emmons, OACD Director Sarah Blaney and OCC Soil Health Educator Blane Stacy attended the Southern Soil Health Conference in Wichita Falls, Texas. The goal of the conference was to educate attendees on
- [Calendar Year 2013](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2013/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates Please note: Reports and exhibits are included with the Agenda. While the Agenda posted before the meeting is final, the reports and exhibits are tentative until the meeting. Changes to any of these documents will be provided at the meeting. January 7, 2013 Regular Meeting Monday, January 7, 20139:30 a.m.Agriculture Building, 2800
- [Calendar Year 2012](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2012/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates Please note: Reports and exhibits are included with the Agenda. While the Agenda posted before the meeting is final, the reports and exhibits are tentative until the meeting. Changes to any of these documents will be provided at the meeting. January 9, 2012 Regular Meeting Monday, January 9, 2012*9:30 a.m.Agriculture Building, 2800
- [Wagoner County Conservation District Hosts Tea Party](https://conservation.ok.gov/wagoner-county-conservation-district-hosts-tea-party/) - Wagoner County Conservation District, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency hosted a “Women in Ag — Spring Tea” on April 16, 2009, at the Magnolia Gardens Wedding Chapel in Wagoner. Approximately 50 people attended. Programs were provided as follows: Farm Service Programs – Brian Hisey, Farm Services AgencyAnnie Program – Alan Parnell, OSU
- [Noble County Conservation District Sponsors Outdoor Classroom at CCC Lake](https://conservation.ok.gov/noble-county-conservation-district-sponsors-outdoor-classroom-at-ccc-lake/) - Featured articles need a custom excerpt.
- [Wildfire Relief Help Needed](https://conservation.ok.gov/wildfire-relief-help-needed/) - As you are well aware wildfires have devastated Western Oklahoma. Oklahoma Conservation Commission Executive Director Trey Lam and USDA-NRCS State Conservationist Gary O'Neill toured Dewey County yesterday with Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts President Jimmy Emmons, a farmer and rancher from Leedey, to get a firsthand look at the devastation. When disaster strikes, the best way
- [Leopold Conservation Award Program Seeks Oklahoma Nominees](https://conservation.ok.gov/leopold-conservation-award-seeks-oklahoma-nominees/) - Know an Oklahoma rancher, farmer or forester who goes above and beyond in the care and management of natural resources? Nominate them for the 2018 Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award®. Sand County Foundation, the nation’s leading voice for private land conservation, presents the Leopold Conservation Award to private landowners in 13 states for extraordinary achievement in
- [National Land and Range Judging Contest Winners Announced](https://conservation.ok.gov/national-land-and-range-judging-contest-winners-announced-2/) - OKLAHOMA CITY—More than 700 4-H and FFA students from over 30 states competed in the 67th National Land and Range Judging Contest hosted by the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) yesterday. After two days of practice at sites in Oklahoma City, the contest was held outside of El Reno, Oklahoma at the El Reno Correctional
- [Flood Control Dams Minimize Flood Damage](https://conservation.ok.gov/flood-control-dams-minimize-flood-damage-2/) - Historic flooding occurred throughout South Central Oklahoma on Friday, September 21st, 2018. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) would like to extend our sincere sorrow to those affected by the floods. “These floods were devastating,” said OCC Executive Director Trey Lam. “The full extent of the damage to the land
- [Grant County Conservation District's New Building](https://conservation.ok.gov/grant-county-conservation-districts-new-building/) - Grant County Conservation District moved into a brand new office building on April 1, 2009. The district had to postpone its Open House celebration due to weather slowing down final landscaping and other outside finishing work, but it will be held soon. The board of directors committed their own time, labor and equipment to help
- [Jimmy Emmons Wins Oklahoma's First Leopold Conservation Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/jimmy-emmons-wins-oklahomas-first-leopold-conservation-award/) - In Oklahoma, conservation plays a key role in just about every farming and ranching operation. Soil health and water conservation practices help Oklahomans maximize their land while also regenerating the land’s natural resources. Several people in Oklahoma have been at the forefront of conservation in the state. However, only one has been recognized as a
- [Calendar Year 2011](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2011/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates Please note: Reports and exhibits are included with the Agenda. While the Agenda posted before the meeting is final, the reports and exhibits are tentative until the meeting. Changes to any of these documents will be provided at the meeting. January 4, 2011 Regular Meeting Tuesday, January 4, 2011*9:30 a.m.2800 N. Lincoln,
- [Mountain View and Kiowa County Conservation District Consolidate](https://conservation.ok.gov/mountain-view-and-kiowa-county-conservation-district-consolidate/) - Conservation Partnership breaks ground on first dam repair using state bond and federal stimulus funds.
- [Calendar Year 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2010/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates Please note: Reports and exhibits are included with the Agenda. While the Agenda posted before the meeting is final, the reports and exhibits are tentative until the meeting. Changes to any of these documents will be provided at the meeting. January 4, 2010 Regular Meeting Monday, January 4, 20109:30 a.m.2800 N. Lincoln,
- [Calendar Year 2007](https://conservation.ok.gov/calendar-year-2007/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates Please note: Reports and exhibits are included with the Agenda. While the Agenda posted before the meeting is final, the reports and exhibits are tentative until the meeting. Changes to any of these documents will be provided at the meeting. January 8, 2007 Regular Meeting Monday, January 8, 2007*9:30 a.m.2800 N. Lincoln,
- [Calendar Year 2006](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-meeting-dates-calendar-year-2006/) - Conservation Commission Meeting Dates Please note: Beginning with the August 2006 Meeting Notice, reports and exhibits are included with the Agenda. While the Agenda posted before the meeting is final, the reports and exhibits are tentative until the meeting. Changes to any of these documents will be provided at the meeting. January 9, 2006 Regular Meeting
- [Service Award: Kelly Mockabee, 35 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-kelly-mockabee-35-years/) - Kelly Mockabee, administrative programs officers for the Financial Management and Human Resources (FMHR) Division, was recognized for 35 years of service to the state of Oklahoma at the February 2017 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Kelly's daily responsibilities with the FMHR division include conservation district preclaim management, fleet management, procurement, and records management. In
- [Muskogee County Conservation District Receives No-Till Drill](https://conservation.ok.gov/muskogee-county-conservation-district-receives-no-till-drill/) - (Another Success Story: Earlier in the year the district received land and financial donations for conservation reserve. Click here for more.) In the fall of 2008 Muskogee County Conservation District (MCCD) purchased and put to work a new Great Plains No-Till drill. Grants from the Cherokee and Creek Nations and other assistance made the purchase
- [Grant County CD Holds Open House](https://conservation.ok.gov/grant-county-cd-holds-open-house/) - Featured articles need a custom excerpt.
- [Garfield County Farm Bureau sponsors land scraper](https://conservation.ok.gov/garfield-county-farm-bureau-sponsors-land-scraper/) - On Feb. 27 Garfield County Farm Bureau (GCFB) and Garfield County Conservation District (GCCD) held an Appreciation/Legislative Breakfast event to announce to the public the availability a new piece of land moving equipment, an eight and a half yard scraper. Jason Skaggs, GCCD district manager, said it all started when Joe Peeper, a GCFB board
- [Pittsburg County Conservation District Bankers Awards](https://conservation.ok.gov/pittsburg-county-conservation-district-bankers-awards/) - For 28 years the Pittsburg County Conservation District has built a successful partnership with area banks and other sponsors to hold the Pittsburg County Bankers Conservation Awards Banquet. Four banks and Farm Credit of East Central Oklahoma currently sponsor the annual event, most recently on Oct. 21, 2008. The banks are The Bank N.A., The
- [Upper Washita Conservation District receives grass drills through SWODA grant](https://conservation.ok.gov/upper-washita-conservation-district-receives-grass-drills-through-swoda-grant/) - Upper Washita Conservation District recently received a group of grass drills through a grant from the South Western Oklahoma Development Authority (SWODA). The grant funding came from the state’s Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP). The district applied for the $75,000 grant in October 2008 and received approval in December of that year. The grant enabled
- [Pottawatomie County Sales Tax Benefits Two Conservation Districts](https://conservation.ok.gov/pottawatomie-county-sales-tax-benefits-two-conservation-districts/) - The portion of sales tax in Pottawatomie County going to two conservation districts is now permanent. Shawnee Conservation District and Konawa Conservation District share the benefits and expand their capacity to help land users. For over 10 years the Shawnee and Konawa Conservation Districts have been receiving benefits from Pottawatomie County sales tax collections. The
- [Stephens County Conservation District Dedicates New Building](https://conservation.ok.gov/stephens-county-conservation-district-dedicates-new-building/) - Office building on donated land dedicated to late director Jack Ketchum On May 11, 2009, the Stephens County Conservation District held a ceremony to dedicate the Jack Ketchum Ag Center in memory of the late Jack Ketchum who served as chairman of the district board for 17 years. The memorial honors Ketchum's instrumental role in
- [Honey Creek — Upstream Neighbors Impressed with Conservation Practices](https://conservation.ok.gov/honey-creek-upstream-neighbors-impressed-with-conservation-practices/) - Board members from a regional citizens group, the Grand Lake Watershed Alliance Foundation (GLWAF), toured the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Honey Creek Demonstration Farm, a cattle operation in Delaware County, on April 14. The group is comprised of members from Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma because the land draining toward Grand Lake is from these states
- [Cross Timber Prescribed Burn Association](https://conservation.ok.gov/cross-timber-prescribed-burn-association/) - The Cross Timbers Prescribed Burn Association organized in February 2004 with a primary goal of curbing the invasion of eastern red cedar trees in Lincoln County. The group formed after John Weir from the Natural Resource Ecology and Management Department at Oklahoma State University spoke before a local group of interested land owners and managers.
- [Ottawa County Conservation District Fishing Clinic](https://conservation.ok.gov/ottawa-county-conservation-district-fishing-clinic/) - Ottawa County Conservation District, in partnership with the Northeast Technology Center and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, sponsored a Fishing Clinic at Afton on June 5. There were 115 elementary students and 57 adults participating. Kip Whiteley, Earth Team volunteer, handed out bait and baited hooks for students who were reluctant to touch worms!
- [Kay County Conservation District's "Friend of Education"](https://conservation.ok.gov/kay-county-conservation-districts-friend-of-education/) - Kay County Conservation District helps local schools fill the school year with conservation activities and one school honored the district manager as it closed for the summer. In February district staff picked up 25 trees at the Keyes Correctional Facility in Fort Supply. These containerized trees are grown by the prisoners in a program funded
- [Pittsburg County Conservation District — Summer Youth Board Trip 2009](https://conservation.ok.gov/pittsburg-county-conservation-district-summer-youth-board-trip-2009/) - Pittsburg County Conservation District Youth Board took its summer trip the week of July 20, 2009. The goal of the annual excursion is to enlighten and educate the members about natural resources, agriculture, conservation, industry and the environment. And if they have some fun along the way, that’s acceptable too! This year the district staff
- [USFW Provides Grass Drill to Craig County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/usfw-provides-grass-drill-to-craig-county-conservation-district/) - The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service’s Partners for Wildlife Program has provided a 10-foot grass drill to the Craig County Conservation District to help landowners plant native grasses for wildlife habitat restoration. The district will charge a nominal maintenance fee to landowners to use the drill not only in Craig County, but including (but not
- [Craig County Conservation District Burns Mortgage](https://conservation.ok.gov/craig-county-conservation-district-burns-mortgage/) - In the 1990s most of the board members and staff wanted to move the Craig County Conservation District into a new building of its own. Then-board member and current associate director Jay Franklin and Ben Pollard, OCC assistant director, cautioned the other board members and staff about the financial risks of such a move. Depending
- [Rogers County's Dog Creek Watershed Festival](https://conservation.ok.gov/rogers-countys-dog-creek-watershed-festival/) - Several hundred residents of the Dog Creek watershed braved the rain to attend Rogers County’s first Watershed Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2009. The event was hosted by the Dog Creek Watershed Advisory Council and its member agencies. The Watershed Festival was a chance for residents to learn about how events in the watershed of
- [Garfield County Conservation District Offers Portable Corrals](https://conservation.ok.gov/garfield-county-conservation-district-offers-portable-corrals/) - A partnership between the Garfield County Conservation District and the Garfield County Farm Bureau will make a set of portable corrals available to local producers. As part of their ongoing effort to support local farmers, ranchers and other landowners, the Garfield County Farm Bureau and the Garfield County Conservation District today announced on Sept. 6,
- [Oklahoma County Conservation District Sponsors Sunset Elementary Natural Resource Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-county-conservation-district-sponsors-sunset-elementary-natural-resource-day/) - Oklahoma County Conservation District sponsored a Natural Resource Day at Lake Arcadia for 92 Sunset Elementary students Sept. 29, 2009. Fifth grade students and teachers enjoyed near-perfect weather for their annual Natural Resource Day held September 29 at the lake’s education area. Students rotated through four activities, one each for fishing, forestry, soils, and water.
- [Three Conservation Districts in Caddo County Work Together for Common Goals](https://conservation.ok.gov/three-conservation-districts-in-caddo-county-work-together-for-common-goals/) - The three conservation districts in Caddo County combined forces to host a couple of events recently to accomplish common goals. County Commissioners’ Luncheon The North, South, and West Caddo Conservation Districts hosted a luncheon April 13, 2009, at the South Caddo Conservation District and NRCS Field Office in Anadarko for the Caddo County Commissioners and
- [Water Festival Held at Grove Valley Elementary](https://conservation.ok.gov/water-festival-held-at-grove-valley-elementary/) - Featured articles need a custom excerpt.
- [USFWS and OCC successful Prescribed Burn Program expanding](https://conservation.ok.gov/usfws-and-occ-successful-prescribed-burn-program-expanding/) - Conservation Partnership breaks ground on first dam repair using state bond and federal stimulus funds.
- [Sugar Creek L-43 Rehabilitation Groundbreaking](https://conservation.ok.gov/sugar-creek-l-43-rehabilitation-groundbreaking/) - Conservation Partnership breaks ground on first dam repair using state bond and federal stimulus funds.
- [Conservation Commission and Department of Transportation Collaborate on Project to Support U.S. Hwy 270](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-and-department-of-transportation-collaborate-on-project-to-support-u-s-hwy-270/) - Featured articles need a custom excerpt.
- [Flood Control Dams Minimize Flood Damage](https://conservation.ok.gov/flood-control-dams-minimize-flood-damage/) - Historic flooding occurred throughout South Central Oklahoma on Friday, September 21st, 2018. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) and USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) would like to extend our sincere sorrow to those affected by the floods.
- [Service Award: Kelly Mockabee, 30 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-kelly-mockabee-30-years/) - At the February 2012 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Kelly Mockabee, OCC/FMHR administrative officer, was recognized for 30 years service to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the State of Oklahoma. Steve Coffman, OCC/FMHR director, said Kelly has completed a circle in her 30 years at OCC, which constitutes 61 percent of her life, he
- [Service Award: Shellie Willoughby, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-shellie-willoughby-15-years/) - Shellie Willoughby, OCC/IT GIS (geographic information systems) coordinator, was recognized for 15 years of service to OCC and the State of Oklahoma at the February meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Shellie joined OCC in 2003. Previously she had worked as a graduate assistant at Oklahoma State University, which counts toward her years of service
- [Employee of the Quarter: Lynn Weldon](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-lynn-weldon/) - Lynn Weldon, OCC/FMHR Human Resources coordinator, was recognized at the January 2012 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission after being named as Employee of the Quarter at the OCC Full Staff meeting Dec. 12, 2011. Lynn is responsible for all Human Resource issues for the agency and the 87 local conservation districts. She coordinates insurance
- [Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Recognizes Volunteer and University for Blue Thumb Activities](https://conservation.ok.gov/keep-oklahoma-beautiful-recognizes-volunteer-and-university-for-blue-thumb-activities/) - The Keep Oklahoma Beautiful program presented longtime Blue Thumb volunteer Beth Landon and the Biology Department of Oklahoma City University (OCU) with an “Environmental Excellence” award recently. The award was presented for the Collegiate Effort, Institution Driven, category at the program’s 21st Annual Environmental Excellence Celebration on Nov. 10 in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Conservation Commission staff members
- [Service Award: Dianne Ireton, 25 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-dianne-ireton-25-years/) - Dianne Ireton, OCC Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program's systems coordinator, was recognized for 25 years of service at the December 2011 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Dianne started with OCC 1986 with the title word processor operator. Over the years her responsibilities have evolved and her title has changed as well, to administrative assistant
- [Service Award: Gina Levesque, Five Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-gina-levesque-five-years/) - Gina Levesque, coordinator of the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) for OCC's Water Quality Division, was recognized for five years of service at the December 2011 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Gina started with OCC in October 2006 as coordinator of the Eucha/Spavinaw Water Quality Project. In April 2007 Oklahoma Governor Brad Henry and
- [Watershed Assessment Team Commended](https://conservation.ok.gov/watershed-assessment-team-commended/) - An agreement between the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) was signed in September 2009 for the purpose of completing assessments of 141 high hazard watershed dams across the state. The dams, located in 59 watershed projects in 40 conservation districts and 39 counties, are classified as high hazard because of
- [Employee of the Quarter: Lisa Knauf Owen](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-lisa-knauf-owen/) - Lisa Knauf Owen, OCC District Services director, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the October 2011 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Her selection was announced at the OCC full staff meeting on Sept. 28, 2011. Lisa started her career in conservation working for the Rogers County Conservation District as the first Conservation
- [Service Award: Stacy Hansen, Five Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-stacy-hansen-five-years/) - Stacy Hansen, OCC Water Quality Division's Carbon Program director, was recognized at the October 2011 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for five years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Stacy originally started with OCC in 1997 as one of a team of Blue Thumb Program interns working on a project in
- [Service Award: Dennis Boney, 25 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-dennis-boney-25-years/) - Dennis Boney, OCC/CP watershed technician, was recognized for 25 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma at the July 2011 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Working out of his office in Pauls Valley, Dennis is responsible for supervision of the operation and maintenance (O&M) of approximately 700 Small Watershed Upstream Flood
- [Service Award: Lisa Knauf Owen, 20 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-lisa-knauf-owen-20-years/) - Lisa Knauf Owen, OCC District Services director, was recognized at the June 2011 Conservation Commission meeting for 20 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Lisa started with Rogers County Conservation District as education coordinator for the Rogers County Conservation Education Reserve in October 1989. She worked in that role for three
- [Cotton County Conservation District Burns Mortgage](https://conservation.ok.gov/cotton-county-conservation-district-burns-mortgage/) - Featured articles need a custom excerpt.
- [Shellie Willoughby, Certified GIS Professional](https://conservation.ok.gov/shellie-willoughby-certified-gis-professional/) - Shellie Willoughby, OCC/IT GIS specialist, was recognized at the June 2011 Commission meeting for receiving certification as a Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP). The certificate is bestowed by the GIS Certification Institute (GISCI), a tax-exempt not-for-profit organization that provides the geographic information systems (GIS) community with a complete certification program. GISCI offers participants from the
- [OCC and ODAFF Recognized for Quality Oklahoma Team Day Blue Ribbon](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-and-odaff-recognized-for-quality-oklahoma-team-day-blue-ribbon/) - Staff from OCC's Water Quality division and the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry's Laboratory Services division were recognized at the June 2011 Commission meeting for receiving a Blue Ribbon at the Quality Oklahoma Team Day. The joint agency project, “Field and Lab Connection: Cross-Training for Better Understanding,” received the Blue Ribbon as well
- [Employee of the Year: Nick Huber](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-year-nick-huber/) - Nick Huber, OCC/Information Technology specialist, was named Employee of the Year at the May 2011 OCC Full Staff Meeting. He had been named as Employee of the Quarter at the February 2011 staff meeting. Nick joined OCC in May 2008. Previously he had worked at Computer Nerdz repairing and installing computers and software after graduating
- [Grady County Conservation District Honors Ralph Morgan](https://conservation.ok.gov/grady-county-conservation-district-honors-ralph-morgan/) - After 30 years of service on the Grady County Conservation District board, Ralph Morgan decided not to seek reappointment for his term expiring June 30. The district held a surprise reception for him on May 31, 2011. State Sens. Ron Justice and Don Barrington and Reps. Joe Dorman and Leslie Osborn presented Morgan with Legislative
- [Record Funding for State Conservation Cost-Share Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/record-funding-for-state-conservation-cost-share-program/) - Featured articles need a custom excerpt.
- [Cotton County Conservation District Honors Jack Hudman](https://conservation.ok.gov/cotton-county-conservation-district-honors-jack-hudman/) - Cotton County Conservation District honored board member Jack Hudman for 50 years of service on April 12, 2011. The district held a reception in Hudman's honor in the meeting room named in his honor at the district office. Jack was presented with a 50-year service pin from the National Association of Conservation Districts. Ben Pollard,
- [Mike Kastl Receives FFA VIP Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/mike-kastl-receives-ffa-vip-award/) - Mike Kastl, OCC/AML Program director, received the VIP Award from the Oklahoma FFA Association. The presentation took place on May 3, 2011, during the 85th Annual State FFA Convention in Oklahoma City. The award is considered the "Academy Award" for the FFA and is presented to only one or two individuals annually who have supported
- [Employee of the Quarter: Jim Leach](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-jim-leach/) - Jim Leach, OCC/WQ cost-share and finance director, was recognized at the January 2011 Commission meeting for being named Employee of the Quarter at the December 2010 OCC Full Staff Meeting. Leach was also recognized in September 2010 for 30 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. He started with OCC in 1980
- [Service Award: Ann Craven, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-ann-craven-15-years/) - Ann Craven, OCC/Water Quality Program executive secretary, was recognized at the January 2011 meeting of the Conservation Commission for 15 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Ann came to OCC in 2006 after years of service at various agencies including the Office of Handicapped Concerns, Office of Personnel Management and the
- [Employee of the Quarter: Kevin Gustavson](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-kevin-gustavson/) - Kevin Gustavson, OCC/WQ Blue Thumb low impact development educator, was recognized at the December 2010 Commission meeting for being named Employee of the Quarter at the October OCC Full Staff Meeting. Kevin has been with OCC for five years. His duties include watershed planning, environmental education and outreach. His specialties include low impact development design
- [Service Award: Jean Lemmon, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-jean-lemmon-10-years/) - Jean Lemmon,OCC/WQ Blue Thumb quality assurance officer, was recognized at the December 2010 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for 10 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Jean began as the Blue Thumb Program’s quality assurance officer as a volunteer in 1997 then as an employee of the Tulsa County Conservation
- [Adair County Conservation District Watershed Rehabilitation Among Top 100 Recovery Projects](https://conservation.ok.gov/adair-county-conservation-district-watershed-rehabilitation-among-top-100-recovery-projects/) - Featured articles need a custom excerpt.
- [Blue Thumb Receives Golden Paddle Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-receives-golden-paddle-award/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission's Blue Thumb Program received the Golden Paddle Award from the Illinois River Watershed Partnership. IWRP presented the award to the Blue Thumb water education program on Nov. 9 at its annual Stakeholders Meeting in Springdale, Ark. Delia Haak, executive director of the IRWP, explained that six awards are given annually to individuals
- [Service Award: Jim Leach, 30 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-kevin-gustavson-five-years/) - Jim Leach, OCC Water Quality financial director, was recognized at the September meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for 30 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Jim is the most experienced Water Quality division employee, starting with OCC in 1980. Prior to joining OCC he worked for the state Agriculture Department
- [Service Award: Judith Wilkins, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-judith-wilkins-10-years/) - Judith Wilkins, OCC Water Quality Division environmental projects coordinator, was recognized at the October 2010 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for 10 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. She began working for OCC in September 2004 as the executive secretary of the Water Quality division. In her current position as
- [Service Award: Jason Ramming, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-jason-ramming-10-years-2/) - Jason Ramming, OCC/WQ water quality specialist, was recognized at the September 2010 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for 10 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Jason started with OCC as a water quality specialist in 2000 after completing his bachelor’s degree at Southwestern Oklahoma State University. For the first few
- [Rogers County Conservation District Helps Make "Bellringer" DVDs](https://conservation.ok.gov/rogers-county-conservation-district-helps-make-bellringer-dvds/) - Featured articles need a custom excerpt.
- [Service Award: Kevin Gustavson, Five Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-kevin-gustavson-five-years-2/) - Kevin Gustavson, OCC/WQ project coordinator, was recognized at the September 2010 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for five years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Kevin joined OCC's Water Quality division in 2005 as coordinator of the Grand Lake Nonpoint Source Project. Through that project he oversaw the coordination of at
- [Service Award: Brooks Tramell, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-jason-ramming-10-years/) - Brooks Tramell, OCC Water Quality monitoring coordinator, was recognized at the September 2010 meeting of the Conservation Commission for 15 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Brooks began working for OCC in 1995 after finishing his degree at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. He’s been the monitoring coordinator for the Water
- [Service Award: Candice Miller, 5 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-candice-miller-5-years/) - Candice Miller was recognized at the April 2018 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for five years of service to OCC and the State of Oklahoma. Candice serves as a Blue Thumb Field Educator and the Project WET Coordinator for the state. Candice began working in the Bristow office and has been responsible for the
- [Service Award: Mike Kastl, 35 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-mike-kastl-35-years/) - Mike Kastl, OCC/AML director, was recognized at the August 2010 Commission meeting for 35 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Kastl’s 35 years of service to the Commission is the most of any known employee. Mike Kastl has worked for the Conservation Commission since July 1975 when he was hired as
- [Service Award: Greg Kloxin, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-greg-kloxin-10-years/) - Greg Kloxin, OCC/WQ assistant director, was recognized at the August 2010 Commission meeting for 10 years of service to OCC. Greg Kloxin grew up in Perry, OK and is a graduate of Perry High School where he participated actively in the local FFA serving as Chapter President his senior year and earning the State Farmer
- [Service Award: Stacey Day, Five Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-stacey-day-five-years/) - Stacey Day, OCC/WQ senior technical writer, was recognized at the August 2010 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for five years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. She also serves as Quality Assurance Officer for the division. She supervises a team responsible for producing all project reports, quality assurance documents, and various
- [Service Award: Mike Sharp, 30 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-mike-sharp-30-years/) - Mike Sharp, OCC/IT director, was honored at the July 2010 Conservation Commission meeting for 30 years of service to OCC and the State of Oklahoma. Mike came to work for OCC in 1991 as assistant director of OCC's Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program. He also currently serves as Acting State Geographic Information Coordinator and represents
- [Service Award: Shanon Phillips, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-shanon-phillips-15-years/) - Shanon Phillips, OCC/WQ director, was honored at the July 2010 Conservation Commission meeting for 15 years of service to OCC and the State of Oklahoma. She came to work at OCC as a technical writer in 1997. Before that she worked for two years at the Oklahoma Water Resources Board studying state lakes including Lake
- [Water Quality Staff Recognized for Quality Oklahoma Team Awards](https://conservation.ok.gov/water-quality-staff-recognized-for-quality-oklahoma-team-awards/) - Members of OCC's Water Quality staff were recognized at the June 2010 Commission meeting for receiving Quality Oklahoma Team Awards at the state Capitol in May. The Water Quality division received two Governor’s Commendations during Quality Oklahoma Team Day 2010 at the state Capitol on May 6, 2010. One project also received the Celebrating Success
- [Service Award: Tammy Sawatzky, 25 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-tammy-sawatzky-25-years/) - Tammy Sawatzky, OCC Conservation Programs deputy director, was recognized at the June 2010 Commission meeting for 25 years of service. Tammy started with OCC as an administrative assistant in the Water Quality division then moved to the accounting department and then to the District Operations division that is now known as Conservation Programs in which
- [Service Award: Jeanette Lamb, Five Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-jeanette-lamb-five-years/) - Jeanette Lamb, OCC Water Quality specialist, was recognized at the June 2010 Commission meeting for five years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Prior to joining OCC, Jeanette worked for the University of Florida or private consulting firms for eight years doing surface water sampling on large rivers, springs, estuaries, inshore coastal
- [Employee of the Year: Brooks Tramell](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-year-brooks-tramell/) - Brooks Tramell, OCC Water Quality monitoring coordinator, was recognized at the May 2010 OCC full staff meeting for being named Employee of the Year. Previously he was named Employee of the Quarter at the May 2009 OCC full staff meeting. OCC marked Public Service Employees Recognition Week, May 3-7, 2010, with a number of activities. The
- [Employee Recognition Week 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-recognition-week-2010/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission marked Public Service Employees Recognition Week with a number of activities. (More) The week began with OCC's monthly Commission meeting held at the Oklahoma City Zoo rather than its usual meeting place in the state Agriculture Building. A luncheon for Commissioners and agency staff followed along with an OCC Full Staff Meeting.
- [Conservation Commission Commended at Quality Oklahoma Team Day 2010](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-commended-at-quality-oklahoma-team-day-2010/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) received two Governor’s Commendations during Quality Oklahoma Team Day 2010 at the state Capitol on May 6, 2010. One project also received the Celebrating Success Award for the best media campaign promoting Oklahoma’s good work out of 75 projects reviewed. State agencies were asked to submit team projects showing how
- [Employee of the Quarter: Tashina Kirk](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-tashina-kirk/) - Tashina Kirk, OCC/WQ Illinois River Project coordinator, was named as Employee of the Quarter at the quarterly OCC full staff meeting, held at the Oklahoma City Zoo on May 3, 2010.. Her nomination form read "As a 319 project coordinator, she is responsible for working directly with the public to sign up landowners to implement
- [Employee of the Quarter: Wes Shockley](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-wes-shockley/) - Wes Shockley, OCC Water Quality Division water quality specialist, was recognized at the March 2010 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for being named Employee of the Quarter. Shockley works out of the OCC Water Quality field office in Bristow. The nomination form for Wes stated “Through his 17 years with the Commission, Wes’ data
- [Service Award: Lynn Weldon, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-lynn-weldon-15-years/) - Lynn Weldon, OCC/Financial Management and Human Resources division's Human Resources Management specialist, was recognized at the February 2010 Commission meeting for 15 years of service to the state of Oklahoma. Lynn has been with OCC for the past six years. Previously she worked for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry and the Department
- [Employee of the Quarter: Karla Beatty](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-karla-beatty/) - Karla Beatty, OCC Conservation Programs education coordinator, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the monthly meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission on Jan. 4, 2010. Karla has worked for OCC for 10 years. During that time she has represented OCC in giving presentations and in involvement with organizations at local, state and national
- [OCC Commends NRCS Employee Steve Clark](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-commends-nrcs-employee-steve-clark/) - Steve Clark, resource specialist at the NRCS Claremore Technical Service Office, received a Conservation Commendation from OCC for assisting OCC water quality staff in obtaining Level II Conservation Plan Writing certification. The certification program is offered and certified by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Bullit Farris, Jerry Starkey and Tashina Kirk completed certification including
- [Conservation Commission Commends U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-commission-commends-u-s-fish-and-wildlife-service/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission and Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts jointly presented Conservation Commendations to two representatives of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently. The commendations were presented at two of the five OACD Area Meetings in October and November 2009. At the Area I Meeting in Taloga on Oct. 29, USFWS employee Luke Bill accepted
- [Blue Thumb Wins "Keep Oklahoma Beautiful" Award](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-wins-keep-oklahoma-beautiful-award/) - The Oklahoma Blue Thumb Water Pollution Education Program won the coveted Keep Oklahoma Beautiful “Environmental Excellence” award in the State/Tribal Government category on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Keep Oklahoma Beautiful is a statewide nonprofit organization that supports grassroots efforts to improve the aesthetic, environmental and sustainable quality of life in Oklahoma. The organization has been recognizing
- [Employee of the Quarter: Jean Lemmon](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-jean-lemmon/) - Jean Lemmon, quality assurance officer for OCC's Water Quality Blue Thumb Program, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the October Commission Meeting. Her selection was announced at the OCC full staff meeting in September. In her position as quality assurance officer Jean is responsible for overseeing the quality of volunteer-collected water monitoring data
- [Commendation: Caney Valley Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/commendation-caney-valley-conservation-district/) - Gov. Brad Henry and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission each commended the Caney Valley Conservation District at the October Commission meeting for having the first entire watershed project in the nation to complete rehabilitation. Jeanette Nance, Gov. Henry's agency liaison, presented a Governor's Commendation to the district board and staff on behalf of the Governor. The
- [CREP Conservation Plan Writers Achieving Level 2 Certification](https://conservation.ok.gov/crep-conservation-plan-writers-achieving-level-2-certification/) - Several of OCC’s Water Quality staff have achieved or are in process for certification as Level 2 Conservation Plan Writers. The certification program is offered and certified by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Bullit Farris, Jerry Starkey, Tashina Kirk, Trampas Tripp, Marti Mefford and Jill Ashbrenner have completed certification including the pesticide and nutrient
- [Service Award: Bob Heidlage, Five Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-bob-heidlage-five-years/) - Bob Heidlage, OCC Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program project inspector, was recognized at the August 2009 Commission meeting for five years of service to the Conservation Commission and the state of Oklahoma. Bob's career in conservation began in 1962 at the Chickasha Watershed Planning office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), then known
- [Service Award: George Moore, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-george-moore-15-years/) - George Moore, OCC Conservation Programs watershed technician, was recognized for 15 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma at the July 2009 Commission meeting. Robert Toole, OCC/CP director, cited Moore and the other two OCC watershed technicians Johnny Pelley and Dennis Boney as being unique in the nation as no other state
- [Service Award: Sheryl Gibson, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-sheryl-gibson-15-years/) - Sheryl Gibson, OCC Financial Management Human Resources grants accountant, was recognized at the July 2009 Commission meeting for 15 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. She worked for the Health Department prior to joining OCC six years ago. She handles accounting for the federal funds for the Water Quality and Abandoned
- [Robert Toole Service Award 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/robert-toole-service-award-10-years/) - Robert W. Toole, OCC Conservation Programs division director, was recognized at the July 2009 Commission meeting for 10 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Toole began working as an employee of the Greer County Conservation District employee while still in high school. Later he was employed by the U.S. Soil Conservation
- [Chickasaw Nation Presents U.S. Department of Interior Partners in Conservation Awards](https://conservation.ok.gov/chickasaw-nation-presents-u-s-department-of-interior-partners-in-conservation-awards/) - Dr. Kelly Hurt, Chief Environmental, Health and Safety Officer for the Chickasaw Nation, presented Partners in Conservation Awards from the U.S. Department of Interior to the Conservation Commission and to Darrel Dominick, OCC tribal liaison, at the June 2009 Commission meeting. An award prepared for Robert Toole, OCC Conservation Programs director, who was not present,
- [Employee of the Year: Stacy Hansen](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-year-stacy-hansen/) - Stacy Hansen, Carbon Program director for OCC's Water Quality division, was recognized at the June 2009 Commission meeting for being named as Employee of the Year at the May OCC Full Staff Meeting. She was in consideration for the award as a result of being named Employee of the Quarter at the OCC Full Staff
- [OCC Commends Jan Kunze & OGE Energy Corp.](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-commends-jan-kunze-oge-energy-corp/) - Jan Kunze and OGE Energy Corp. recognized for ScienceFest Oklahoma Jan Kunze, manager of Land Management Services for OGE Energy Corp. received a commendation from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission on Monday at the Commission’s May board meeting. Ms. Kunze and OGE Energy Corporation were recognized for their sponsorship of the annual ScienceFest Oklahoma event. ScienceFest
- [Service Award: Jeri Fleming, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-jeri-fleming-10-years/) - Jeri Fleming, environmental programs manager, was recognized for 10 years of service to the state of Oklahoma at the May 2017 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC). Jeri began working with OCC in 2013 after previous work with Oklahoma State University where she coordinated public outreach for the OWRB Water Planning effort and later
- [Service Award: Monty Ramming, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-monty-ramming-15-years/) - Monty Ramming, Water Quality Division project coordinator, was recognized for 15 years of service to the State of Oklahoma at the May 2017 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Monty began in April 2002 as the project coordinator for the Fort Cobb 319 Project. After completing that project, he moved over to become project coordinator
- [Service Award: Ed Crall, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-ed-crall-15-years/) - Ed Crall, Water Quality Division cost share and finance director, was recognized for 15 years of service to the State of Oklahoma at the May 2017 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Ed began working at the OCC as the Project Education Coordinator for the Fort Cobb Project in April 2002. He worked with the
- [2017 Employee of the Quarter: Janet Stewart](https://conservation.ok.gov/2017-employee-of-the-quarter-janet-stewart/) - Janet Stewart, general counsel, was recognized as Employee of the Quarter at the May 2017 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Her nomination for Employee of the Quarter read: Good employees leverage their talents and skills to fulfill job duties thoroughly and efficiently. Great employees do so with a consistently productive and "team first" attitude.
- [2017 Employee of the Quarter: Sheryl Gibson](https://conservation.ok.gov/2017-employee-of-the-quarter-sheryl-gibson/) - Sheryl is in one of the backbone positions in the agency. The kind of position that does the support work so the rest of us can repair hazardous abandoned mines, monitor streams, teach high school students about conservation, and work with landowners across the state. Although she rarely gets to go into the field, we
- [2016 Employee of the Year: Dan Dvorett](https://conservation.ok.gov/2016-employee-of-the-year-dan-dvorett/) - Dan Dvorett, Water Quality Division Wetlands Specialist, was recognized as the 2016 Employee of the Year at the September, 2017 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. His nomination for Employee of the Quarter, which put him in the running for the annual award reads: Dan has proven himself invaluable over the last nearly 6 years
- [Service Award: Wes Shockley, 25 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-wes-shockley-25-years/) - Wes Shockley, Water Quality Monitoring Specialist, was recognized for 25 years of service to the State of Oklahoma at the December 2017 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Wes hails from rural Creek County where he grew up helping with a small cow-calf operation. He enjoys fishing, hunting and organized sports. Wes completed a B.S.
- [Employee of the Quarter: Tammy Sawatzky](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-tammy-sawatzky/) - Tammy Sawatzky oversees the operation, maintenance, and rehabilitation of the state's upstream flood control structures. Implementation of these initiatives requires coordination between districts, OMES construction and properties, contractors, NRCS, and a small, but able and knowledgeable staff of watershed technicians. The coordination and support for these efforts is enabled by Tammy who oversees the enormous
- [Service Award: Kim Shaw, 15 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-kim-shaw-15-years/) - Kim Shaw, OCC/WQ Blue Thumb Program Quality Assurance Officer, was recognized at the February 2018 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for 15 years of service to OCC and the state of Oklahoma. Kim came to work for OCC in January 2003 and spent her first two years as a water quality specialist in OCC's
- [Employee of the Quarter: Brooks Trammell](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-of-the-quarter-brooks-trammell/) - In order to understand why Brooks Trammell deserves to be recognized, please bear with the lengthy metaphor, which will at least be related to conservation. Most of us are probably familiar with the ecological concept of keystone species; these are species on which other organisms largely depend, and if removed would cause drastic changes to
- [Service Award: Leonard Moore, 35 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-leonard-moore-35-years/) - Leonard Moore, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Monitoring Specialist, was honored for 35 years of service to the State of Oklahoma at the October 2018 meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Leonard Moore, Jr. began working for the Tulsa County Conservation District in 1983. When the Blue Thumb Program began in Tulsa in the early 1990’s, Leonard
- [Service Award: Trampas Tripp, 10 Years](https://conservation.ok.gov/service-award-trampas-tripp-10-years/) - Trampas Tripp, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Environmental Technician and Inspector, was honored for 10 years of service to the State of Oklahoma at the December 2018 Meeting of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Trampas Tripp began working for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) in 2008 as a conservation plan writer for the Water Quality Division in the Conservation Reserve
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- [National Land and Range Judging Contest Winners Announced](https://conservation.ok.gov/national-land-and-range-judging-contest-winners-announced/) - OKLAHOMA CITY—More than 700 4-H and FFA students from over 30 states competed in the 67th National Land and Range Judging Contest hosted by the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) yesterday. After two days of practice at sites in Oklahoma City, the contest was held outside of El Reno, Oklahoma at the El Reno Correctional

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- [Conservation Directory](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-district-directory/) - Conservation District Offices Directory Conservation DistrictsDirectory of Conservation District Offices Area I Alfalfa County Conservation District401 W. Cherokee Ave., Suite CCherokee, OK 73728-3908Phone: 580-596-2883E-mail: alfalfaccd@conservation.ok.gov Beaver County Conservation DistrictP.O. Box 146(106 W. 1st St.)Beaver, OK 73932-0146Phone: 580-625-3302 Ext. 101Fax: 855-417-8405E-mail: beaverccd@conservation.ok.govFacebook: Beaver CCD 49 Blaine County Conservation District221 E. Main St.Watonga, OK 73772-3832Phone: 580-623-8501 ext.
- [Forms for Conservation Districts](https://conservation.ok.gov/forms-for-conservation-districts/) - Forms for Conservation Districts FIND THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES TO CONDUCT CONSERVATION DISTRICT BUSINESS BELOW Checklists and General Information 2 Digit Item Codes (07/2026) Annual Report Example (07/2020) Audit Checklists (04/2021) Calendar Event Submission Form (09/2021) District Minutes Submission Checklist (06/2026) District Yearly Calendar of Work (word, 01/2026) Important District Items List (02/2021) Reimbursement Claim Checklist
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- [Commissioners](https://conservation.ok.gov/commissioners/) - Our Commissioners CONTACT YOUR COMMISSIONER Area I - Jessica WilcoxArea1Commissioner@conservation.ok.gov580-227-7474Area II - Robert PriessArea2Commissioner@conservation.ok.gov405-830-5880Area III - Grant VictorArea3Commissioner@conservation.ok.gov918-257-1213Area IV - Joshua HavenArea4Commissioner@conservation.ok.gov580-449-0546Area V - Gary CrawleyArea5Commissioner@conservation.ok.gov918-470-5842
- [Commissioner Area V](https://conservation.ok.gov/commissioner-area-v/) - Conservation Commissioner for Area V gary crawleyappointed july 1, 2020Gary Crawley of Savanna, Okla., was appointed to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission by Governor Kevin Stitt on July 1, 2020.Gary is the second generation to operate his family’s cattle operation in Pittsburg County. He graduated from Savanna High School in 1970, earned an Associate Degree in
- [Commissioner Area IV](https://conservation.ok.gov/commissioner-area-iv/) - Conservation Commissioner for Area IV Joshua Havenappointed july 1, 2024Joshua Haven serves on the Upper Washita Conservation District board in an appointed position and has since April 2021.Additional biography coming soon. conservation districts in area IVComancheCottonCusterDeer CreekGradyGreerHarmonJacksonJeffersonKiowaNorth CaddoNorth Fork of Red RiverSouth CaddoStephensTillmanUpper WashitaWashitaWest Caddo
- [Commissioner Area III](https://conservation.ok.gov/commissioner-area-iii/) - Conservation Commissioner for Area III Grant Victorappointed july 10, 2023Grant Victor, a member of the Ottawa County Conservation District board of directors, represents the northeast portion of the state as Area III member of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Victor to a five-year term beginning July 10, 2023. Grant Victor is a
- [Commissioner Area II](https://conservation.ok.gov/commissioner-area-ii/) - Conservation Commissioner for Area II Robert M. Priessappointed may 2022Robert M. Priess, who lives near Coyle, was nominated by Governor J. Kevin Stitt to the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to serve a 5-year term ending June 30, 2027. Priess, a longtime Director for the Payne County Conservation District, began serving as the Area II Commissioner at the July
- [Commissioner Area I](https://conservation.ok.gov/commissioner-area-i/) - Conservation Commissioner for Area I Jessica Wilcoxappointed july 1, 2026Jessica Wilcox serves as a director for the Major County Conservation District in Fairview, Oklahoma, and has served on the board since 2018. In addition to running a full-service Crop Insurance Agency, Jessica and her husband, Clint, rotate crops, including wheat, canola, milo, soybeans, and run
- [Commission Resources](https://conservation.ok.gov/staff-information/) - Commission Employee Resources Webmail Financial Management and Human Resources OCC Employee Handbook Employee Self Service Manual OCC Logo SmugMug (Photo Library Employee Input / Feedback What You Think Matters and We Are Here To Listen NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.This field is hidden when
- [Employee Resources](https://conservation.ok.gov/employee-resources/) - District Employee Resources General Links Webmail (O365) Forms for Conservation Districts Certificate of Insurance Financial Management and Human Resources Conservation District Handbook Acknowledgement Form Handbook (rev. FY27.01) Guidance & Training Resources 10-Minute Guides 10-Minute Guide Series Emergency Drought 3/5 Training Cost Share Cost Share PY26 (03/2024) SHIP Training (01/2024) Directors The Conservation District Board (05/2025)
- [WQ-Soil Health Program-Soil Health Resources](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-soil-health-program-soil-health-resources/) - Soil Health Resources One of the most important, and often overlooked natural resources on Earth is the soil. Most food is grown or raised in the soil. Raw materials for our clothing and shelter come from the soil. With fewer people farming the land these days, many children don't know their food, fiber for clothing,
- [WQ-Soil Health-Main Page](https://conservation.ok.gov/soil-health-program/) - Soil Health Program Did you know that we provide education and training on soil health? Healthy soil is the key to an abundant, affordable food supply, healthy water, and clean air. There's a lot to learn about soil! Our Soil Health Education Program is a statewide initiative to provide education on the importance of soil
- [Press Releases](https://conservation.ok.gov/press-releases/) - Press Releases Click here to subscribe to future press release from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission 2026 Sara Ivey Receives National Recognition for Environmental Education Efforts | June 15, 2026 North Fork of Red River Conservation District Awards Scholarships | May 14, 2026 75th Annual National Land & Range Judging Contest Announced | April 24, 2026
- [OCC Publications](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-publications/) - OCC Articles 2026 High-Density Grazing | May 18, 2026 May Newsletter | May 1, 2026 Seeding After Brush Removal | April 27, 2026 April Newsletter | April 1, 2026 2025 OCC Impact Report Book | March 30, 2026 Soil Health and Biomass Management for Winter and Spring Planting into Bermuda Grass | March 4, 2026
- [Invasive Woody Species](https://conservation.ok.gov/land-management-invasive-woody-species/) - Invasive Woody Species Controlling the spread of invasive species across the North Canadian Watershed HB 2239 created the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act that establishes a pilot program to manage and eradicate woody species in the North Canadian River Watershed to be administered by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. The primary purpose
- [Contact](https://conservation.ok.gov/contact/) - Get In Touch With The Oklahoma Conservation Commission We’re passionate about conserving Oklahoma’s natural resources, and we always appreciate hearing from residents who feel the same way. Whether you’re interested in participating in one of our programs or you simply have a question about the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, we’d love to hear from you. FIND
- [District Services Division](https://conservation.ok.gov/district-services-division/) - District Services Division EMPOWERING CONSERVATION DISTRICTS ACROSS THE STATE Serving as a liaison between the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the state’s conservation districts, the District Services Division helps streamline communication and coordination to enhance each district’s conservation efforts by: Providing a centralized point of contact for conservation districts to request assistance Providing staff in district
- [Emergency Drought Assistance Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/emergency-drought-assistance-program/) - Emergency Drought Assistance Program The Emergency Drought Assistance Program will run from March 9, 2026 – June 30, 2026Press ReleaseProgram GuidelinesApplicationIn-Kind ContributionSelf-CertificationW-9 FormDrought Monitor Map
- [Locally Led Cost-Share Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/locally-led-cost-share-program/) - Locally Led Cost-Share Program The Conservation Cost-Share Program supports conservation efforts around the state by providing financial assistance to landowners for the implementation of conservation practices to improve water quality and control soil erosion. The Oklahoma Legislature established the Conservation Cost-Share Program in 1998 and designated the Oklahoma Conservation Commission as the entity responsible for
- [Area 3](https://conservation.ok.gov/area-3/) - Area 3 CONSERVATION DISTRICTS Directory of Offices ADAIR County Conservation District Rt. 1, Box 333 (468670 HWY 100) Stilwell, OK 74960-9710 Phone: 918-696-3563 Fax: 855-421-4641 E-mail: adairccd@conservation.ok.gov caney VALLEY Conservation District 1067 NE Washington Blvd. Bartlesville, OK 74006-1222 Phone: 918-331-9800 E-mail: caneyvalcd@conservation.ok.gov cherokee County Conservation District 918 W. Choctaw, Suite 2 Tahlequah,
- [Publications](https://conservation.ok.gov/publications/) - Publications OCC Articles Articles written by and published for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Watershed Fact Sheets A library of information about the Small Watershed Upstream Flood Control Program in Oklahoma and about selected sites across the state. Includes "Flood Control Dams Prevented $320 Million in Damages During 2007 Storms" and "Multi-Purpose Sites Provide Benefits in
- [OCC Articles](https://conservation.ok.gov/occ-articles/) - OCC Articles Soil Health and Biomass Management for Winter and Spring Planting into Bermuda Grass | March 4, 2026 Classifying Oklahoma Streams by Their Natural Characteristics and Fish Communities | January 14, 2026 Growing Together: The Importance of Community and Conservation | September 29, 2025 Blue Thumb Spotlight (OKC Beautiful) | October 15, 2025 Blooming
- [Area 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/area-2/) - Area 2 CONSERVATION DISTRICTS Directory of Offices ARBUCKLEConservation District2428 Autumn Run Road, Ste AArdmore, OK 73401Phone: 580-223-5865Fax: 855-417-8402E-mail: arbucklecd@conservation.ok.gov CLEVELANDCounty Conservation District2600 Van Buren, Suite 2604Norman, OK 73072-5609Phone: 405-364-7319Fax: 855-421-2591E-mail: clevelandccd@conservation.ok.govFacebook: Cleveland Co. Conservation District GARVINConservation District301 S. Indian Meridian Rd.Pauls Valley, OK 73075Phone: 405-238-6767Fax: 855-421-3624E-mail: garvincd@conservation.ok.gov KAYCounty Conservation District5501 North Pleasant View RoadNewkirk, OK 74647-3024Phone: 580-362-2438Fax: 855-421-2590E-mail: kayccd@conservation.ok.gov KONAWAConservation District102 E. 1st(1
- [Land Management Division](https://conservation.ok.gov/land-management-division/) - Land Management Division ABOUT The Land Management Division of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission is dedicated to assisting landowners across Oklahoma with resource concerns that have an impact on our state’s soil, water, and safety. The division consists of four areas: Invasive Woody Species Mitigation (Cost-Share Program Now Available!) Land Restoration Unpaved Roads Conservation/Nutrient
- [Office for Geographic Information and Technical Services](https://conservation.ok.gov/office-for-geographic-information-and-technical-services/) - Office of Geographic Information and Technical Services Division PROVIDING ESSENTIAL GEOGRAPHIC DATA The Office of Geographic Information and Technical Services houses the State Office of Geographic Information (OGI) and is responsible for maintaining the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s geographic information systems (GI) operations and database. GI integrates many different types of geographic data to create maps
- [Water Quality Division Main Page](https://conservation.ok.gov/water-quality-division/) - Water Quality Division ABOUT The Oklahoma Conservation Commission's Water Quality Division is responsible for protecting the state's waters from nonpoint source pollution, which is pollution that comes from land management practices. Common nonpoint source pollutants include pesticides, fertilizers, sediment, and human and animal waste. The Division supports water quality and soil health to accomplish this
- [Conservation Programs Division](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-program-division/) - Conservation Programs Division CONSERVATION PROGRAMS The Conservation Programs Division is dedicated to providing Oklahoma’s 84 conservation districts with the resources and assistance they need to protect our state’s soil and water. These efforts can be divided into two main program areas: flood control and locally led cost-share. FIND YOUR DISTRICT flood control programDedicated to protecting
- [Unpaved Roads Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/unpaved-roads-program/) - Unpaved Roads Program The Unpaved Roads Program works to create a better unpaved county road system with a reduced negative environmental impact on priority water resources in Oklahoma. The Program focuses on best management practices (BMPs) that reduce the impact of sediment and road runoff to streams, rivers, and drinking water supplies while
- [Urban & Small Farm Hub](https://conservation.ok.gov/urban-small-farm-hub/) - Southern Oklahoma Urban & Small Farm Hub Urban & Small Farm Hub The Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Murray State College, Chickasaw Nation, the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, and the Arbuckle Conservation District are proud to announce the Southern Oklahoma Urban and Small Farm Hub in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Located at Murray State College’s Ardmore
- [Soil Health Implementation Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/soil-health-implementation-program/) - Soil Health Implementation Program About the Soil Health Implementation Program **APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 1, 2026** The Soil Health Implementation Program (SHIP) is a new initiative designed to advance soil health and regenerative agricultural practices across the State of Oklahoma. At its core, SHIP aims to empower crop, livestock, and urban agricultural producers who are committed
- [WQ-Wetlands Program-Main Page](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-wetlands-program-main-page/) - Wetlands Program The state of Oklahoma supports many distinct types of wetlands such as playa lakes, riparian wetlands, and cypress swamps. In the late 1980s to early 1990s, both the state and federal governments pushed for a strategy that would construct a framework to assist in the sound management of Oklahoma’s wetland resources. An interagency
- [Resources - Home](https://conservation.ok.gov/resources-home/) - Resources Stay up to date with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s latest news, reports, success stories and more. Our mission is to conserve, protect and restore Oklahoma’s natural resources, working in collaboration with the conservation districts and other partners, on behalf of the citizens of Oklahoma and these resources showcase how we are doing that. Oklahoma
- [OKLAHOMA SEPTIC TANK REMEDIATION PROGRAM](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-septic-tank-remediation-program/) - Oklahoma Septic Tank Remediation Program Update: September 15, 2025Applications are now closed. We appreciate the interest in this program and are thrilled to have been able to help so many Oklahomans. Please contact Jeri Fleming for any additional questions: jeri.fleming@grda.com, (918) 944-6180What is the Septic Tank Remediation Program?The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), with funding through
- [Administration](https://conservation.ok.gov/administration/) - Administration division information Our Administration Division makes policy decisions for the agency and provides oversight and support for all Conservation Commission operations and initiatives, including: Conservation Programs Water Quality Programs Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Programs District Services Office of Geographic Information and Technical Services The Administration Division also coordinates the Commission’s public relations efforts, managing
- [Water Quality Publications](https://conservation.ok.gov/water-quality-publications/) - Water Quality Publications 2023 Annual BT Report Report on Non-federally Funded Statewide BMPs from Locally Led Cost-Share Program and OERB Restoration Activities for 2023 (March report) Blue Thumb Groundwater Screening Events of 2024 Program Activities in the Arkansas/Oklahoma Compact Commission Area for the period of October 2023 through September 2024 Addendum to 2023 Oklahoma
- [Financial Management and Human Resources](https://conservation.ok.gov/financial-management-and-human-resources-division/) - Financial Management and Human Resources providing support for Oklahoma’s conservationists The Financial Management and Human Resources Division supports the Oklahoma Conservation Commission by providing assistance with financial management, procurement, risk management and workers’ compensation. This division also supports employees by offering HR services and coordinating benefits for conservation district and Commission staff.
- [WQ-Blue Thumb Education Report](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-blue-thumb-education-report/) - Blue Thumb Education Report Blue Thumb Water Quality Education Program Blue Thumb Final Report 2023 Blue Thumb Final Report 2022 Blue Thumb Final Report 2021 Blue Thumb Final Report 2020 Blue Thumb Final Report 2019 Blue Thumb Final Report 2017 Blue Thumb Final Report 2016 Blue Thumb Final Report 2014 Blue Thumb Final Report FY2000
- [WQ-Watershed and Partner-led Project Reports](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-watershed-and-partner-led-project-reports/) - Watershed and Partner-led Project Reports Demonstration Projects Eucha/Spavinaw Watershed Projects Fort Cobb Watershed Projects Grand Lake Watershed Projects Groundwater Projects Illinois River Lakes Studies Lake Thunderbird Monitoring Reports Nonpoint Source Management Plan Reports North Canadian River Watershed Poteau River Watershed Poteau River Comprehensive Watershed Management Program (1994) Riparian Projects Stillwater Creek Watershed Watershed Plans Water
- [WQ-Statewide Rotating Basin Monitoring Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-statewide-rotating-basin-monitoring-program/) - Statewide Rotating Basin Monitoring Program Oklahoma is committed to systematically identifying waters impaired by nonpoint source pollution. The Water Quality Division has developed a strategy to monitor small feeder streams on a rotational basis to determine the impacts of non-point source pollution on the water resources of the state. Through the Rotating Basin Monitoring Program,
- [WQ SOPs and Methods Reports](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-sops-and-methods-reports/) - SOPs and Methods Reports Development of Guidelines for TMDLs with Nonpoint Source Components Using SWAT. Final Report (Revised 1999)| Report | Development of Rapid Bioassessment Protocols for Oklahoma Utilizing Characteristics of the Diatom Community| Report | GIS Water Quality Targeting (Revised 1994)| Report | Standard Operating Procedures and Quality Assurance Project Plans for Water Quality Monitoring (Revised 2020)| SOP Report | | QAPP Report | Quality
- [WQ-Water Quality Planning Reports](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-water-quality-planning-reports/) - Water Quality Division Planning Reports Nonpoint Source Management Program Plans Watershed Based Plans Standards Implementation Plans Unified Watershed Assessment
- [WQ-Annual Reports](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-annual-reports/) - Water Quality Annual Reports Oklahoma’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Management Program Oklahoma’s Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution Management Program is a combination of federal, state, and local agency programs. The NPS Program is authorized federally by Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act, which requires states to develop an assessment report that identifies NPS
- [Tribal Dams in Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/tribal-dams-in-oklahoma/) - The Streamlining of Section 106 Review for Projects Involving Watershed Flood Control Structures Oklahoma has 2,107 flood control dams in 61 counties to reduce flooding, control erosion and sediment, improve fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality and in some cases provide recreational areas and municipal water supplies. Of these 1,862 dams are located within
- [Flood Control Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/flood-control-program/) - Oklahoma’s Upstream Flood Control Program PROTECTING PEOPLE AND PROPERTY AROUND THE STATE Upstream flood control dams provide essential protection from harmful flooding by allowing watersheds to temporarily confine and store water runoff after heavy storms. Oklahoma leads the nation in the construction of these essential dams, with 2,107 upstream flood control dams constructed
- [Information for Energy & Development Companies](https://conservation.ok.gov/information-for-energy-development-companies/) - Important Information on Oklahoma’s Small Flood Control Dam Infrastructure For Energy & Development Companies Planning a Project in Oklahoma Energy infrastructure projects, oil and gas exploration and development, land development, seismic testing, and other infrastructure and construction projects are in full swing in Oklahoma. These companies need to be aware of the locations of Oklahoma’s
- [Proposed Rules](https://conservation.ok.gov/proposed-rules/) - Proposed Rules All Rules Ch. 42. Soil Health Details Notice of Rule Making Intent Rule Impact Statement Rules Status: Comment period closed January 16, 2025 Rules not yet effective Agency Contact Janet Stewart, General Counsel, Oklahoma Conservation Commissionjanet.stewart@conservation.ok.gov2800 North Lincoln Boulevard, Suite 200, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73105-4210
- [Flood Control Projects by County](https://conservation.ok.gov/flood-control-projects-by-county/) - Flood Control Projects by County Oklahoma has 2,107 flood control structures, more than any other state. The list below shows which counties have structures, and how many. Click on the name of a county to view a factsheet that tells more about the structures in that county.
- [2024 Area Meetings](https://conservation.ok.gov/2024-area-meetings/) - 2024 Area Meetings Area I November 14th Alfalfa County Fairgrounds600-698 W 5th St., Cherokee, OK 73728 Registration Announcement Letter Area II November 1st Grand Casino Hotel & Resort777 Grand Casino Boulevard, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74804 Registration Announcement Letter Area III November 4th Mayes County Fairgrounds2200 NE 1st St., Pryor, OK 74361 Registration Announcement
- [2023 Area Meetings](https://conservation.ok.gov/2023-area-meetings-2/) - 2023 Area Meetings Area I November 7th Woodward Conference Center3401 Centennial Ln, Woodward OK 73801 Registration Announcement Letter Area II November 9th Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives2325 E I-44 Service RdOklahoma City, OK 73111 Registration Announcement Letter Area III November 14th Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology1801 E 4th StOkmulgee, OK 74447 Registration Announcement Letter
- [Area 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/area-1/) - Area 1 CONSERVATION DISTRICTS Directory of Offices ALFALFACounty Conservation District401 W. Cherokee Ave., Suite CCherokee, OK 73728-3908Phone: 580-596-2883E-mail: alfalfaccd@conservation.ok.gov BEAVERCounty Conservation DistrictP.O. Box 146(106 W. 1st St.)Beaver, OK 73932-0146Phone: 580-625-3302 Ext. 101Fax: 855-417-8405E-mail: beaverccd@conservation.ok.govFacebook: Beaver County OK Conservation District BLAINECounty Conservation District221 E. Main St.Watonga, OK 73772-3832Phone: 580-623-8501 ext. 3Fax: 855-422-3706E-mail: blaineccd@conservation.ok.gov CENTRAL NORTH CANADIAN RIVERConservation District129 E. MainGeary, OK 73040-2421Phone: 405-884-2383Fax: 405-884-2868E-mail: cncrivercd@conservation.ok.gov CIMARRONCounty
- [Area 4](https://conservation.ok.gov/area-4/) - Area 4 CONSERVATION DISTRICTS Directory of Offices comancheCounty Conservation District1606 NW Lawton Ave.Lawton, OK 73507-3867Phone: 580-353-0532Fax: 855-420-4649E-mail: comancheccd@conservation.ok.gov cottonCounty Conservation DistrictP.O. Box 126(705 W. Missouri)Walters, OK 73572-0126Phone: 580-875-3395E-mail: cottonccd@conservation.ok.gov custerCounty Conservation District1725 S. Highway 183, Ste 104Clinton, OK 73601-9517Phone: 580-323-4875Fax: 855-420-3967E-mail: custerccd@conservation.ok.gov deer creekConservation District300 South BroadwayWeatherford, OK 73096-4951Phone: 580-772-7670E-mail: deercreekcd@conservation.ok.govWeb: Deer Creek ConservationFacebook: Deer Creek Conservation District gradyCounty Conservation District828 W. Choctaw
- [Soil Health Economic Studies](https://conservation.ok.gov/soil-health-economic-studies/) - Read the full study here
- [District Directors 10-Minute Guides](https://conservation.ok.gov/district-directors-10-minute-guides/) - District Directors 10-Minute Guides *Effective July 2023, the 10-Minute Guide Series is undergoing revision to align with the updated Conservation District Handbook. Please note, Guides 1 through 4, and 11 thorugh 13 have been updated, but the other links below may not be accurate to new policy. In time for January 2007, the Conservation Commission's
- [Conservation and Nutrient Management Planning](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-nmp-planning/) - Conservation and Nutrient Management Planning ADDRESSING THE RESOURCE CONCERNS OF OKLAHOMA'S LANDOWNERS Assistance is provided to the 84 conservation districts in the development of Conservation Plans and Nutrient Management Plans to assist private landowners in addressing environmental resource concerns. Conservation Planning Conservation Planners work closely with the districts located in their area to develop state
- [WQ-Soil Health-Main Page](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-soil-health-main-page/) - Soil Health Program Did you know that we provide education and training on soil health? Healthy soil is the key to an abundant, affordable food supply, healthy water, and clean air. There's a lot to learn about soil! Our Soil Health Education Program is a statewide initiative to provide education on the importance of soil
- [2023 Area Meetings](https://conservation.ok.gov/2023-area-meetings/) - 2023 Area Meetings Area I November 7th Woodward Conference Center3401 Centennial Ln, Woodward OK 73801 Registration Announcement Letter Area II November 9th Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives2325 E I-44 Service RdOklahoma City, OK 73111 Registration Announcement Letter Area III November 14th Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology1801 E 4th StOkmulgee, OK 74447 Registration Announcement Letter
- [WQ-About Water Quality](https://conservation.ok.gov/water-quality/) - About Water Quality The Oklahoma Conservation Commission's Water Quality Division is responsible for identifying waters impaired by nonpoint source (NPS) pollution, which is pollution that comes from multiple sources, such as pesticides, fertilizers, sediment, and animal waste. Once problems are identified we work to prioritize and implement projects to reduce pollutants and improve water quality. When we can document stream
- [WQ-nonpoint source pollution](https://conservation.ok.gov/nonpoint-source-pollution/) - Nonpoint Source Management Program Led by the OCC Water Quality Division, the Oklahoma 319 Nonpoint Source (NPS) Program is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and managing waters in Oklahoma impacted by nonpoint source pollution, such as sediment, nutrients, and animal waste. The Program is an interagency collaborative effort guided by the Nonpoint Source Working Group. Chaired by the OCC,
- [WQ-Monitoring Program-Main Page](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-monitoring-program-main-page/) - Water Quality Monitoring The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) is responsible for monitoring and assessing waters of Oklahoma to determine the impacts of Nonpoint Source (NPS) pollution. To accomplish this goal, we conduct the Nonpoint Source Assessment Program to: 1) determine the overall aquatic health of streams across the State, 2) evaluate beneficial use support of
- [Conservation District Employees Benefits Information](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-district-benefits-information/) - Conservation District Employees Benefits Information Welcome to the information page for Oklahoma conservation district employee benefits. Here you will find what you need to know to make your benefit selections and meet deadlines. If you have questions, contact the Commission at (405) 521-2384. Conservation District Employee Benefits include 4 core benefits: Health insuranceDental InsuranceBasic Life
- [Land Management: Land Restoration](https://conservation.ok.gov/land-management-land-restoration/) - Land Restoration PROTECTING LIVES, REPAIRING SCARRED LAND, AND IMPROVING THE ENVIRONMENT The purpose of the program is to reclaim abandoned mined land in Oklahoma. The Land Management Program through the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, contracts with private contractors to perform the reclamation work. All previously mined lands are prioritized on potential threat to
- [Land Management: Hazards](https://conservation.ok.gov/aml-hazards/) - Safety Hazards HAZARDS The following are descriptions of some of the hazards associated with abandoned mine land. Dangerous Highwall The vertical face remaining from the final cut of a surface mining operation. The associated pit may be either water-filled or dry. Hazardous Water Body Any strip pit with impounded water, regardless of depth or surface
- [Land Management: Project Selection](https://conservation.ok.gov/aml-project-selection/) - Selecting Projects for Conservation Reclamation KEEPING OKLAHOMA SAFE The purpose of land management is to preserve public health and safety and projects are selected on the basis of the potential danger they pose. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission routinely conducts an evaluation of the existing mine land sites in the state and the risks they present,
- [Land Management: History](https://conservation.ok.gov/aml-history/) - History of Conservation Reclamation and Land Erosion Program MINING IN OKLAHOMA Coal mining started in Oklahoma in 1872, taking place primarily in a 16-county area on the eastern side of the state. Early production came almost entirely from underground mines, but with the development of larger power equipment, surface mining became the preferred approach and
- [Land Management: Achievements and Highlights](https://conservation.ok.gov/aml-achievements-and-highlights/) - Achievements and Highlights CELEBRATING SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS Achievements as of January 2022 Project Highlights Lindsay AML Project The Lindsay project is located near Claremore, Oklahoma, close to the Oologah Reservoir in Rogers County. A 50-foot final-cut highwall and pit paralleled the road to the reservoir. With considerable residential development in the area, there was a
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Projects](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-projects/) - Carbon Program Projects Although the Carbon Program does not have current ongoing projects; the program is open to new ideas and partners. Please see information for some of the program’s past projects: On-Farm Soil Health Management Systems Demonstration Program for the Southern Plains This OSU-led project promotes the adoption of cover crop use in the southern
- [Neighbors Helping Neighbors](https://conservation.ok.gov/neighbors-helping-neighbors/) - Neighbors Helping Neighbors Program About The Neighbors Helping Neighbors program works with poultry growers and their neighbors to address concerns related to the expansion and evolution of the poultry industry in eastern Oklahoma. Through a unique partnership with multiple organizations, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission has received a Regional Conservation Partnership Program grant to provide education
- [WQ-Soil Health-Soil Health Partnerships](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-soil-health-soil-health-partnerships/) - Soil Health Partnerships Did you know that the importance of soil health is being recognized in Oklahoma and across the nation? Many conservation partners in Oklahoma are working together to offer workshops, demonstrations, field days, soil research and other resources for a variety of audiences. Read on to see what we're doing and how we can
- [Conservation District Directors Benefits Information](https://conservation.ok.gov/conservation-district-directors-benefits-information/) - Conservation District Directors Benefits Information Welcome to the information page for Oklahoma conservation district director benefits. Here you will find what you need to know to make your benefit selections and meet deadlines. If you have questions, contact the Commission at (405) 521-2384. Conservation District Directors are eligible to participate in the health and dental
- [Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Information](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahoma-state-employees-benefits-information/) - Oklahoma State Employees Benefits Information Welcome to the information page for Oklahoma Conservation Commission employee benefits. Here you will find what you need to know to make your benefit selections and meet deadlines. If you have questions, contact the Commission at (405) 521-2384. Option Period Information Option Periods are open each year from October 1 — October
- [Flood Control Rehabilitation](https://conservation.ok.gov/flood-control-rehabilitation/) - Flood Control RehabilitationApril 20th, 2022: Final Inspections were completed for the rehabilitation of Watershed Dam Upper Elk 23D near Elk City, Oklahoma. Like most things in life, flood control dams don’t last forever – in fact, most of Oklahoma’s flood control dams constructed from 1948 -2000 were designed with a 50-year planned lifespan. By the
- [Watershed Fact Sheets](https://conservation.ok.gov/publications/watershed-fact-sheets/) - Oklahoma's 2,107 Small Watershed Upstream Flood Control Dams Information about select sites and projects Special topics Landowners With Watershed Dams on Their Land Fact Sheet (2018) Oklahoma Watershed Dam Benefits Fact Sheet (2016) Oklahoma's NRCS-Assisted Flood Control Program Flood Control Dams Prevented $280 Million in Damages During 2015 Storms Flood Control Dams Prevented $320 Million
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- [PDF Template Page](https://conservation.ok.gov/pdf-test-page/) - Title of Form Here
- [4A- Notice of Regular Meetings](https://conservation.ok.gov/4a-notice-of-regular-meetings/) - Form 4A - Notice of Regular Meetings
- [3B - Recommendation for Appointment](https://conservation.ok.gov/3b-recommendation-for-appointment/) - Form 3B - Recommendation for Appointment
- [WQ-Water Education Today](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-water-education-today/) - Water Education Today Water Education Today is an interdisciplinary water education program intended to supplement a school's existing curriculum. Using water as a theme, Water Education Today provides hands-on activities to enhance the teaching of science, math, social studies, language arts, and many other required subjects. Project WET is primarily designed for classroom teachers of grades K-12,
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Fees](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-fees/) - Carbon Program Fees Carbon Program Fees The Carbon Sequestration Certification Program is a fee-funded program authorized by Oklahoma statute. Fees may be paid by check, certified check, or United States Postal Money Order and must include the fee payment form. Participant Fees Aggregator & verifier application fee $300 to apply to become state approved. Approved participants must
- [Accessibility](https://conservation.ok.gov/accessibility/) - Accessibility On April 20, 2004, Governor Brad Henry signed HB 2197, now known as the Oklahoma Electronic Information Technology Accessibility (EITA) Act. The law resulted in the creation of standards designed to make information technology, including Web site content and tools, accessible for persons with disabilities. Standards (Link opens in a new window), developed by
- [Scenic Rivers Joint Study Committee](https://conservation.ok.gov/scenic-rivers-joint-study-committee/) - Scenic Rivers Joint Study Committee The Scenic Rivers Joint Study Committee was made up of six members divided equally between Oklahoma and Arkansas. Governor Mary Fallin appointed the Oklahoma members in 2013. The goal of the Committee was to implement a joint study to determine the phosphorus level at which a significant shift in algae
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Applications](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-applications/) - Carbon Program Applications To participate in the carbon program, aggregators and verifiers of agricultural or forestry carbon offsets must apply to and be approved by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Once approved, aggregators may apply directly to the Conservation Commission for verification services. Offset providers seeking to have their Oklahoma agriculture or forestry carbon offsets verified
- [WQ-Carbon Program - Fees Carbon Sequestration Certification Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-fees-carbon-sequestration-certification-program/) - Carbon Sequestration Certification Program Fees The Carbon Sequestration Certification Program is a fee-funded program authorized by Oklahoma statute. Fees may be paid by check, certified check, or United States Postal Money Order and must include the fee payment form. Participant Fees Aggregator & verifier application fee $300 to apply to become state approved. Approved participants must
- [WQ-Monitoring Program-Priority Watershed Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-monitoring-program-priority-watershed-program/) - Priority Watershed Program Oklahoma's priority watersheds are those determined by monitoring, and through a cooperative, statewide ranking process, to be in need of immediate attention to reduce pollution and restore beneficial uses such as swimming, fishing, or use as a drinking water supply. The Priority Watersheds Program works through Conservation Districts, directly with landowners. The program offers financial
- [Additional Publications](https://conservation.ok.gov/publications/additional-publications/) - The following publications were posted prior to 2014: 10-Minute Management Guides for Conservation District DirectorsEastern Redcedar Invading the LandscapeFinancial Management Basics for Conservation DistrictsOklahoma Conservation Commission Strategic Plan for 2011-2016 (revised and updated October 1, 2010)Oklahoma's Locally-Led Conservation Cost Share Program HandbookOklahoma Conservation District ActOklahoma's Conservation PartnershipProtecting Land and Water While Searching for Energy Resources - Searching
- [WQ-WET Program-Oklahoma Environmental Education Coordinating Committee (OKEECC)](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-wet-program-oklahoma-environmental-education-coordinating-committee-okeecc/) - Oklahoma Environmental Education Coordinating Committee HISTORY OF OKEECC Member Agencies Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environment - https://ee.ok.gov/Oklahoma Conservation Commission - www.conservation.ok.govOklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry - www.ag.ok.govOklahoma Department of Environmental Quality - www.deq.ok.govOklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation - http://travelok.com/Oklahoma Department of Transportation - http://www.oklahoma.gov/odot.htmlOklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation - www.wildlifedepartment.comOklahoma Energy Resources Board - www.oerb.comOklahoma Museum
- [WQ-Soil Health Program-What is soil health](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-soil-health-program-what-is-soil-health/) - What is Soil Health? Did you know that soil is a living, breathing organism that needs to be taken care of? It is the key to an abundant, affordable food supply, healthy water, and clean air. Healthy soil is full of bacteria, fungi, and insects that, together with living plant roots, access available water and form
- [WQ-Reports](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-reports/) - Water Quality Reports The Water Quality Division receives operational funding from Clean Water Act grants through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. As such, the division is accountable for documenting project budgets, plans, staffing, quality assurance protocols, and for submitting semiannual and final project reports. Below are links to reports written to fulfill EPA requirements under
- [WQ-Monitoring Program-Priority Watershed Projects](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-monitoring-program-priority-watershed-projects/) - Priority Watershed Projects Many of our projects involve educating landowners about the effectiveness of best management practices (BMPs) and assisting them through cost-share programs to voluntarily install appropriate BMPs on their property. Priority Watershed Projects are often collaborative efforts among our agency, conservation districts, federal and state partners, and landowners. Projects are located in priority watersheds selected by the NPS Working Group.
- [WQ-Monitoring Project-Automated Water Sampling](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-monitoring-project-automated-water-sampling/) - Automated Water Sampling We began using automated water samplers in 1986. Samplers are installed and used to collect high flow water samples and continuous, flow-weighted, composite samples from strategic locations in a watershed. This type of monitoring allows for a continuous assessment of both a true average concentration of constituents in the stream water and
- [WQ-Monitoring Program-Assessment of Stream Water Quality](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-monitoring-program-assessment-of-stream-water-quality/) - Assessment of Stream Water Quality One of the most important variables to the overall aquatic health of a waterbody is its water quality. We monitor to assess the physical and chemical properties of water to determine whether the water is of sufficient quality to support its beneficial uses, such as fishing and swimming. Anything dissolved
- [WQ-Monitoring Program-Assessment of Stream Habitat](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-monitoring-program-aquatic-habitat-assessment-of-stream-habitat/) - Assessment of Stream Habitat As important to the overall aquatic health of a system is the habitat available for aquatic organisms. Some streams have adequate water quality, but poor habitat limits the type of organisms that live in the stream. Therefore, habitat measurements are collected at least twice a year to characterize the type of habitat
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Verification](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-verification/) - Carbon Sequestration Certification Program Verification The Conservation Commission offers fee-based verification of Oklahoma agriculture and forestry offsets tostate approved aggregators participating in the carbon program. Verification is the process of determining if a practice or project is sequestering the amount of carbon dioxide that is claimed or expected to occur as a result of a particular activity.
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Oklahoma Carbon Offset Registry](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-oklahoma-carbon-offset-registry/) - Oklahoma Carbon Offset Registry Project InformationNorth Canadian River Watershed Carbon Pilot Program The Carbon Pilot Program was started to develop the structure and functions of the burgeoning Oklahoma Carbon Program. The pilot was paired with the EPA-funded North Canadian River Water Quality Project, whose goal is to improve the water quality of the river between
- [WQ-Carbon-Program-Agricultural Offsets](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-agricultural-offsets/) - Carbon Agricultural Offsets Scientists estimate that up to 60% of the carbon has been lost from soils since the agricultural expansion of the 1800s. This loss is mostly a result of traditional tillage practices, which turn the soil over and expose it to air. Changing to farming practices such as conservation tillage and prescribed grazing of
- [WQ - Carbon - Legislation and Rules](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-legislation-and-rules/) - Carbon Legislation & Rules Oklahoma is the first state in the U.S. to give a state agency statutory authority to verify and certify carbon offsets. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission is authorized under Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 155 to implement 27A O.S. § 3-4-101 thru 3-4-105, which authorizes the Commission to establish and administer a carbon
- [WQ-WET Program-Water Education for Teachers](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-wet-program-water-education-for-teachers/) - WET Water Education for Teachers Water Education Today is an interdisciplinary water education program intended to supplement a school's existing curriculum. Using water as a theme, Water Education Today provides hands-on activities to enhance the teaching of science, math, social studies, language arts, and many other required subjects. The goal of Water Education Today is
- [Terms of Use](https://conservation.ok.gov/terms-of-use/) - Terms of Use These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement made between you, whether personally or on behalf of an entity (you), and Oklahoma Conservation Commission,(we, us), concerning your access to and use of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission website as well as any related Oklahoma Conservation Commission applications). The Site provides the following
- [QA-Monitoring Program-Assessment of Stream Aquatic Communities](https://conservation.ok.gov/qa-monitoring-program-assessment-of-stream-aquatic-communities/) - Assessment of Stream Aquatic Communities An important measure of stream health is its biological community. What type of organisms live there? How diverse is the community? How healthy are the individual organisms? These are important indicators of the overall health of the stream. We collect information on all stages of the food chain in streams, including
- [Interactive Stream Health Map](https://conservation.ok.gov/oklahomas-interactive-stream-health-map/) - Oklahoma's Interactive Stream Health Map The Oklahoma Conservation Commission monitors a selection of small streams statewide to qualify and quantify stream health statewide. This assessment helps identify potential impacts from nonpoint source pollution but also helps identify healthy streams. The map below highlights most of the streams currently monitored by our Blue Thumb volunteers and
- [History](https://conservation.ok.gov/history/) - History of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and Conservation Districts In the 1930s Oklahoma was included in a roughly-defined geographic area and cataclysmic environmental event known jointly as the Dust Bowl. Climatic events, farming techniques and governmental policies combined to create the disaster of the Dust Bowl. Long droughts allowed high winds to blow unprotected soil
- [Executive Director](https://conservation.ok.gov/executive-director/) - Executive Directors trey lamTrey Lam entered service as executive director on November 17, 2014. Lam is a lifelong conservationist who has served on the Garvin Conservation District board and as President of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts."Mr. Lam's extensive professional and personal experience in conservation along with 30 years' experience in operating his own
- [Carbon Program Page](https://conservation.ok.gov/carbon-program-page/) - Carbon Sequestration Certification Program The Oklahoma Carbon Program encourages Oklahomans to voluntarily protect water quality, prevent soil erosion, and improve air quality by adopting conservation practices that sequester or avoid emissions of greenhouse gases. By developing a program that combines research, natural resource protection, and state-backed verification of carbon offsets, Oklahoma has a model, voluntary
- [Blue Thumb Stream Protection Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/blue-thumb-stream-protection-program/) - Blue Thumb Stream Protection Program The Blue Thumb Water Quality Education Program is the educational arm of the OCC Water Quality Division and its mission is "stream protection through education." We carry out this mission by providing water quality education statewide, and by supporting a network of citizen scientists who monitor Oklahoma streams. Blue Thumb volunteers
- [WQ-Monitoring Program-Thunderbird Watershed Project](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-monitoring-program-thunderbird-watershed-project/) - Thunderbird Lake Watershed Project The Conservation Commission Water Quality Division’s commitment to address non-point source run-off is providing an opportunity to demonstrate some innovative techniques in the Lake Thunderbird Watershed in central Oklahoma. While all of the agency’s U. S. Environmental Protection Agency-funded projects utilize monitoring, education and implementation of best management practices, most of
- [Dev.Elements](https://conservation.ok.gov/dev-elements/) - The Display Title for This Page. Conservation DistrictsDirectory of Conservation District Offices Links Solution - Accordion Shelves Portland ugh fashion axe Helvetica, YOLO Echo Park Austin gastropub roof party. Meggings cred before they sold out messenger bag, ugh fashion axe Pitchfork tousled freegan asymmetrical literally twee Thundercats. Whatever Blue Bottle Neutra irony 8-bit. Label for
- [Carbon Sequestration Enhancement Act](https://conservation.ok.gov/carbon-sequestration-enhancement-act/) - Carbon Sequestration Enhancement Act Carbon Sequestration Enhancement Act A. This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Oklahoma Carbon Sequestration Enhancement Act". B. The Oklahoma Legislature finds that: 1. Increasing levels of carbon dioxide and other gases in the atmosphere have led to growing interest in national and international forums for implementing
- [WQ-Monitoring Program-Paired Watersheds Method](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-monitoring-program-paired-watersheds-method/) - Paired Watersheds Method The Paired Watersheds Method is used to document best management practice (BMP) effects on water quality. The method allows us to observe and document the impact pollutants have on two similar watersheds. After BMPs are installed in one of the two watersheds, data from both watersheds are compared to predict what the
- [WQ-Monitoring Program-Assessment of Stream Water Quality Parameters](https://conservation.ok.gov/wqmonitoring-program-assessment-of-stream-water-quality-parameters/) - Assessment of Stream Water Quality Parameters One of the most important variables to the overall aquatic health of a waterbody is its water quality. We monitor the physical and chemical properties of water to determine whether the water is of sufficient quality to support its beneficial uses, such as fishing and swimming. Anything dissolved in
- [WQ-Monitoring Program-Assessment of Stream Algae](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-monitoring-program-assessment-of-stream-algae/) - Assessment of Stream Algae An important measure of aquatic ecosystem health is the status of its algal community. We mainly concentrate on the density of the Periphyton (attached algae) community. Sometimes we also consider what types or species of algae are dominant in the stream to help us determine what might be negatively affecting the
- [WQ-Monitor Program-Water Quality FAQs](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-monitor-program-water-quality-faqs/) - Water Quality FAQs What is Nonpoint Source (NPS) Pollution? Nonpoint source (NPS) pollution, unlike pollution from industrial and sewage treatment plants, comes from many diffuse sources. NPS pollution is caused by rainfall or snowmelt moving over and through the ground. As the runoff moves, it picks up and carries away natural and human-made pollutants, finally
- [WQ-Carbon-Soil Carbon Research](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-soil-carbon-research/) - Soil Carbon Research Jason Warren, Principal Investigator / 405-744-1721Dept. of Plant and Soil Sciences, Oklahoma State University
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Verifier Training Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-verifier-training-program/) - Carbon Verifier Training Program The Oklahoma Carbon Program has developed a 4‐level training program for Oklahoma conservation districts who want the opportunity to provide verification services for the Carbon Program. The training is similar to the NRCS process for conservation plan writers and requires classroom and field instruction, as well as successful demonstration of field skills prior to certification, and
- [WQ-Carbon Program-State Approved Verifiers](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-state-approved-verifiers-2/) - Carbon Sequestration Certification Program State Approved Verifiers The Conservation Commission offers a 4-level verifier training program for qualified Oklahoma Conservation District employees. We also accept applications from persons seeking to verify agriculture and forestry carbon offsets (Apply). Conservation Districts active in the training program are listed below. Conservation Districts with Employees in the Training Program Dewey CCDBlaine CCDNorth Caddo CDCentral
- [WQ-Carbon Program-North Canadian River Watershed Carbon Pilot Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-north-canadian-river-watershed-carbon-pilot-program/) - North Canadian River Watershed Carbon Pilot Program Project Purpose: The Carbon Pilot Program was initiated in 2009 to support development of the new Oklahoma Carbon Sequestration Certification Program. It was conducted in conjunction with the EPA-funded North Canadian River Water Quality Project, whose goal was to improve the water quality of the river between Canton Dam and Lake
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Forestry Offsets](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-forestry-offsets/) - Carbon Forestry Offsets Oklahoma's forests are some of the most diverse in the country. They include loblolly and shortleaf pine in the southeast, Ozark hardwoods in the northeast, the ancient Cross Timbers of the central portion of the state, riparian forests along our streams and rivers, and the urban forests of our cities and towns. According to
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Development of carbon offset verification protocols](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-development-of-carbon-offset-verification-protocols/) - Development of Carbon Offset Verification Protocols Project Purpose: Develop, test, and implement carbon sequestration verification protocols for agricultural and silvicultural practices that are recognized to have carbon market value to ensure environmental benefits of ecosystem market transactions. Demonstrate how verified carbon offsets and related water quality improvements can be bundled for ecosystem market transactions. Partners: USDA-NRCS, Western Farmers
- [WQ-Carbon Program - Verifier Training Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-verifier-training-program-2/) - Verifier Training Program The Oklahoma Carbon Program has developed a 4‐level training program for Oklahoma conservation districts who want the opportunity to provide verification services for the Carbon Program. The training is similar to the NRCS process for conservation plan writers and requires classroom and field instruction, as well as successful demonstration of field skills prior to certification, and continuing
- [Watershed flood control dams by Conservation Commission area](https://conservation.ok.gov/watershed-flood-control-dams-by-conservation-commission-area/) - Flood Control Dams by Area Oklahoma has 2,107 flood control dams spread across 61 counties in Oklahoma's five Conservation Commission areas, shown in the map below. The flood control dam fact sheet for each area includes important information, including the operation and maintenance costs and average annual benefits to the entire watershed where the dams are
- [Select watershed flood control dam projects](https://conservation.ok.gov/select-watershed-flood-control-dam-projects/) - Watershed Fact Sheets OKLAHOMA'S 2,107 SMALL WATERSHED UPSTREAM FLOOD CONTROL DAMS Special topics Information about the overall program Oklahoma Watershed Dam Benefits Fact Sheet (2016)Oklahoma's NRCS-Assisted Flood Control ProgramFlood Control Dams Prevented $280 Million in Damages During 2015 StormsFlood Control Dams Prevented $320 Million in Damages During 2007 StormsMulti-purpose Sites Provide Benefits in Addition to Flood
- [Privacy Policy](https://conservation.ok.gov/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy To view our privacy policy, please visit the Oklahoma State Government Policy Disclaimers.
- [Flood Control Projects by Congressional & State Legislative District](https://conservation.ok.gov/flood-control-projects-by-congressional-state-legislative-district/) - Flood Control Projects by Congressional & State Legislative District Oklahoma has 2,107 small watershed upstream flood control dams—more than any other state. To learn more about the dams in a particular Oklahoma Legislative District, click on the district below for a fact sheet. If you don't know the legislative districts, you may find it helpful to search
- [Benefits Information](https://conservation.ok.gov/benefits-information/) - Benefits Information Welcome to the benefits information portal for Oklahoma conservation district employees, Conservation Commission employees, and conservation district directors. This page provides links to the information you need to know to make your benefit selections and meet option period deadlines. If you have questions, contact District Services at (405) 521-2384. Conservation District Employees Oklahoma
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Oklahoma Carbon Offset Registry](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-oklahoma-carbon-offset-registry-2/) - Oklahoma Carbon Offset Registry The Oklahoma Conservation Commission publishes the Oklahoma Carbon Offset Registry to provide transparency to Oklahoma carbon offset projects. Click on the links to learn more about each project.
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Projects](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-projects-2/) - Carbon Program Projects Although the Carbon Program does not have current ongoing projects; the program is open to new ideas and partners. Please see information for some of the program’s past projects: On-Farm Soil Health Management Systems Demonstration Program for the Southern Plains This OSU-led project promotes the adoption of cover crop use in the southern
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Geologic Sequestration](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-geologic-sequestration/) - Carbon Program Geologic Sequestration The Carbon Sequestration Certification Program provides verification of geologic sequestration for Oklahoma oil and gas companies injecting anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2) into oil and gas wells for enhanced oil recovery (EOR). Verification Verification includes assuring the project meets the requirements of the state's and EPA's Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program, and relies heavily
- [WQ-Carbon Program-Aggregation](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-carbon-program-aggregation/) - Aggregation The Conservation Commission encourages aggregators of Oklahoma carbon offsets to apply to become state approved participants in the Carbon Sequestration Certification Program. See information on fees. What is an aggregator? An aggregator is a person or company that contracts with multiple landowners to sell their carbon offsets. Most landowners will need an aggregator to sell their offsets because
- [Partnership Reports](https://conservation.ok.gov/publications/partnership-reports/) - Partnership Reports are quarterly reports designed to highlight the partnership between the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, and the USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service. 2018 Partnership Reports Partnership Report Qtr 1 (Jan.-Mar. 2018) Partnership Report Qtr 2 (April-June 2018) Partnership Report Qtr 3 (July-Sept. 2018)
- [Stream Health Summaries](https://conservation.ok.gov/publications/stream-health-summaries/) - Data collected over two years has been blended into key components to produce a score of overall stream health for each site. 2014 Adair and Delaware Counties, Ozark HighlandsAlfalfa County, Central Great PlainsAtoka County, Ouachita MountainsAtoka and Johnston Counties, South Central PlainsBeaver and Harper Counties, Southwestern TablelandsBeaver, Harper, and Woodward Counties, Southwestern TablelandsBryan County, East
- [WQ-NPS Working Group](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-nps-working-group-2/) - NPS Working Group Nonpoint Source Working Group Chaired by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, the Nonpoint Source (NPS) Working Group is made up of a broad representation of federal, state and tribal environmental programs, and other groups with a stake in NPS pollution management. The NPS Working Group acts in a peer-review manner by providing input
- [WQ-NPS Working Group](https://conservation.ok.gov/wq-nps-working-group/) - Working Group Nonpoint Source Working Group - PARTICIPANTS
- [WQ-NPS Success Stories](https://conservation.ok.gov/nps-success-stories/) - NPS Success Stories We reduce nonpoint source pollution in the State of Oklahoma through planning, implementation, education, and monitoring. Water quality restoration projects are considered successful when improvements in water quality can be measured during or after the project. Measures of success vary by project and can include a stream meeting one or more water quality
- [Conservation Chronicle](https://conservation.ok.gov/publications/conservation-chronicle/) - The Conservation Chronicle is the monthly newsletter of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and is available electronically below. It is best printed as a front and back booklet on 11x17 paper. Please address your questions or comments about this publication to christopher.cox@conservation.ok.gov. March 2018 (First Edition) April 2018 May 2018 June 2018 July 2018 August 2018 September
- [Poultry Litter Reports](https://conservation.ok.gov/publications/poultry-litter-reports/) - Synopsis: Poultry Litter Reports produced by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission from data provided by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. The reports are contain total amounts of litter produced in each conservation district and total amounts applied onto land in each conservation district by certified applicators. The reports are submitted each year to
- [Water Quality Project Reports](https://conservation.ok.gov/publications/water-quality-project-reports/)

## Events

- [Unpaved Roads Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/unpaved-roads-training/) - The Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Program is designed to assist local agencies in learning cost-effective strategies and techniques for mitigating drainage issues and improving the performance of unpaved roads. This is done by providing education on environmentally sound practices that improve drainage, reduce sediment and reduce maintenance costs of unpaved roadways. Following completion of course, local
- [District Employee Teams Training - August Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532/) - August training topic will be Conservation District Handbook. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, August 9 and Thursday, August 10 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days. If you have questions, please
- [District Employee Teams Training - August Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325/) - August training topic will be Conservation District Handbook. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, August 9 and Thursday, August 10 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days. If you have questions, please
- [High Plains RC&D Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/high-plains-rcd-annual-meeting/) - High Plains RC&D Flyer 7-19-23 Join the Dewey County Conservation District, in partnership with the Federal and State agencies, on Wednesday, July 19th from 12pm to 4pm at the Harper County Fairgrounds in Buffalo, OK. Meal will be served. RSVP by July 17th Contact Coleta Bratten, District Manager at Dewey County Conservation District, at deweyccd@conservation.ok.gov
- [Landscaping for Water Quality Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-workshop/) - Join the Ottawa County Conservation District and GRDA for a FREE workshop on how simple changes in landscaping can help protect water quality and learn more about the Yard by Yard Community Resiliency Project. Workshop will be held at the Community Room (Ottawa County Courthouse Annex); 123 E. Central Avenue, Miami, OK from 11:30 am
- [July Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/july-commission-meeting-3/) - Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 1, 2026 9:30 a.m. Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Agenda Approved minutes
- [August Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/august-commission-meeting-3/) - Regular Meeting Monday, August 3, 2026 9:30 a.m. Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [Soil Enhancement & Livestock Performance](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/soil-enhancement-livestock-performance/) - Wednesday, July 22, 202611:00 AM – 2:00 PMMurray State College – Ardmore2901 Mt. Washington Rd.Ardmore, OK 73401 Register Here: CW Regenerative Soil Enhancement & Livestock Performance Workshop
- [District Employee Teams Training - August Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525-654-374-580-317-903/) - August's training topic will be the Wetlands Program and their new online program application. If you are a district employee who assists producers and helps deliver programs, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 18 from 1:30 - 2:30
- [District Employee Teams Training - August Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525-654-374-580-317/) - August's training topic will be the Wetlands Program and their new online program application. If you are a district employee who assists producers and helps deliver programs, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 18 from 1:30 - 2:30
- [Crossroads Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/crossroads-conference/) - Register and learn more: 2026 Crossroads Conference Tickets, Wednesday, July 22 • 8 AM - 5 PM | Eventbrite
- [District Employee Teams Training - July Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525-654-374-580/) - July's training topic will be FY27 Allocations. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you have questions, please contact the
- [District Employee Teams Training - July Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525-654-374/) - July's training topic will be FY27 Allocations. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Monday, July 6 and Tuesday, July 7 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you have questions, please contact the
- [Jujube Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/jujube-field-day/) - Learn about Ziziphus Jujube. What is it and why you need to know about it. Tour and site visits begin at 9am ,starting from the Lenora Church (36.04107, -99.06153). Upon return to the church, there will be a virtual fencing presentation and lunch provided by Halter. RSVP for the meal before 6/22/26. Text
- [May Commission Meeting (Location Change)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/may-commission-meeting-3/) - Regular Meeting Tuesday , May 05, 2026 09:30 AM at Canadian County Expo and Event Center 3001 Jensen Road E El Reno, OK 73036 Room: Board Room Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [June Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/june-commission-meeting-3/) - Regular Meeting Monday, June 1, 2026 9:30 a.m. Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Link to reports Approved minutes
- [Cover Crop Grazing Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/cover-crop-grazing-field-day/) - More info here
- [Ottawa County Conservation District Youth Fishing Clinic](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-138-793-864/) - Join the Ottawa County Conservation District, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and Northeast Tech, on Thursday, June 4 from 9 am to noon at the Northeast Tech Afton Campus (19901 S. Hwy 69, Afton, OK) for a FREE youth fishing clinic. Clinic is for youth 12 and under; each participant must
- [District Employee Teams Training - June Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-february-session-2-725-153-362-296-485-969-182-470/) - June's training topic will be Effective Employee Evaluations and will be presented by Lisa Grey, Area 5 District Coordinator. While employee evaluations are a duty of the board, it is important for district staff to understand the how and why of conducting evaluations. If you are a district employee, you must attend at least one
- [District Employee Teams Training - June Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-february-session-2-725-153-362-296-485-969-182/) - June's training topic will be Effective Employee Evaluations and will be presented by Lisa Grey, Area 5 District Coordinator. While employee evaluations are a duty of the board, it is important for district staff to understand the how and why of conducting evaluations. If you are a district employee, you must attend at least one
- [March Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/march-commission-meeting-3/) - Regular Meeting Tuesday, March 3, 2026 7:30 a.m. This meeting will be held at the State Annual Meeting the Okana Resort, 639 First Americans Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [April Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/april-commission-meeting-3/) - Regular Meeting Monday, April 6, 2026 9:30 a.m. Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [Creek County Conservation District 80th Annual Ag Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/creek-county-conservation-district-80th-annual-ag-tour/) - 17808 W. Hwy 66, Kellyville, OK 74039 Registration: 7:30am $10 Registration Event: 8am-3pm Demonstrations, resource vendors, door prizes, lunch provided by GoBob
- [District Director Election Candidate Filing Period](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-848-217-862-767-341/) - Elections for district director position #1 will take place in each local conservation district on June 2, 2026. Interested parties wishing to run for election must file declaration of candidacy forms with their local conservation district. Additional information regarding district director elections and filing forms may be obtained here, but forms must be returned in
- [District Director Election Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-485-709-852-430/) - Election for district director position #1 in each local conservation district where two or more eligible candidates filed. If you have questions, please contact the District Services Division or your local conservation district.
- [District Employee Teams Training - May Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-february-session-2-725-153-362-296-485-969/) - May's training topic will be Claims - the OCC process, with a focus on how a district's claims for salary and operating expenses are processed, and will be presented by Brandon Welborn, District Services Administrative Programs Officer. If you are a district employee who handles claims, you must attend at least one of the sessions;
- [District Employee Teams Training - May Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-february-session-2-725-153-362-296-485/) - May's training topic will be Claims - the OCC process, with a focus on how a district's claims for salary and operating expenses are processed, and will be presented by Brandon Welborn, District Services Administrative Programs Officer. If you are a district employee who handles claims, you must attend at least one of the sessions;
- [Southern Plains Grassland Summit](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/southern-plains-grassland-summit/) - Southern Plains Grasslands Summit | Woods County OK Economic Development
- [Noble Grazing Essentials | Tahlequah, OK](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/noble-grazing-essentials-tahlequah-ok/) - OCC-Noble Grazing Essentials | Tahlequah, OK | May 19-21, 2026 – Noble Research Institute
- [The Nature of Science: Educator Monthly Virtual Learning Series](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/the-nature-of-science-educator-monthly-virtual-learning-series-3/) - Register and learn more here: The Nature of Science: Educator Monthly Virtual Learning Series – ODAFF
- [Riverology: A Field-Based Educator Institute](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/riverology-a-field-based-educator-institute/) - Riverology: A Field-Based Educator Institute Register online at bit.ly/Riverology Step into the river system during this immersive, all-inclusive professional learning experience designed to reinvigorate instruction through real-world, field-based learning. Riverology invites educators to examine water systems firsthand while learning alongside natural resource professionals and fellow educators in one of Oklahoma’s most dynamic watersheds. Held
- [Agricultural Water Safety](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/agricultural-water-safety/) - Ag Water Safety Join us for an informative session with Dr. Ravi Jadeja as he breaks down the latest updates to agricultural water requirements under the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. This presentation will help growers, educators, and agricultural professionals better understand how to assess water risks, implement practical safety measures, and stay compliant with evolving
- [Youth in Agriculture: Local Entrepreneur Edition](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/youth-in-agriculture-local-entrepreneur-edition/) - Youth in Ag Flyer Youth ages 13-17 are invited to participate in an exciting 3-part local market simulation. Space is limited - Registered today! Murray State College- Ardmore 2901 Mt. Washington Rd. Ardmore, OK, 73401 Registration Required: knichols@mscok.edu (580) 319-0353
- [Mayes County CCD Locally Led Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/mayes-county-ccd-locally-led-meeting/) - Join us for dinner, guest speakers and conversations about local conservation needs. Contact for more information and to RSVP: Phone: 918-803-5245 E-mail: mayesccd@conservation.ok.gov
- [Great American Clean Up | Giles Park](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/great-american-clean-up-giles-park/) - Join us for a work day/clean up day at Giles Park with Mayes County Conservation District and Mayes County HOPE. Contact for more information: Phone: 918-803-5245 E-mail: mayesccd@conservation.ok.gov
- [District Employee Teams Training - April Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-february-session-2-725-153-362-296/) - April's training topic will be the History of Conservancy Districts and will be presented by Rhonda Bowman, Area III District Coordinator, and Stephanie Acquario, OCC Assistant General Counsel. If you are a district employee, you must attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on
- [District Employee Teams Training - April Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-february-session-2-725-153-362/) - April's training topic will be the History of Conservancy Districts and will be presented by Rhonda Bowman, Area III District Coordinator, and Stephanie Acquario, OCC Assistant General Counsel. If you are a district employee, you must attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on
- [NE Oklahoma Agricultural Trade Show](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ne-oklahoma-agricultural-trade-show/) - Location: Craig County Fairgrounds, 915 E. Apperson Rd., Vinita, OK This is a collaborative event hosted by the Craig, Delaware, & Ottawa County Conservation Districts. RSVP by March 19, 2026 to any of the following contacts: Hannah Callahan (Craig Co.) - (918) 256-7863 Ext. 3, craigccd@conservation.ok.gov Maddie Turner (Delaware Co.) - (918) 256-7863 Ext. 3,
- [February Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/february-commission-meeting-3/) - Regular Meeting Monday, February 2, 2026 9:30 a.m. Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [Blue Thumb Training - Madill](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-madill/) - Marshall County Conservation District located at 12993 Hwy 70 Learn more
- [Norman - Earth Day Festival](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/norman-earth-day-festival-3/) - Norman's 2026 Earth Day Festival - an event dedicated to sustainability, education, and community engagement! This beloved community event celebrates sustainability, education, and local action, bringing together families, educators, activists, and neighbors who care about our planet. Reaves Park - April 26, 2026 - 12pm-5pm
- [Midwest City - Earth Day Festival and Community Resource Fair](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/midwest-city-earth-day-festival-and-community-resource-fair/) - Friday April 17, 3-6pm and Saturday, April 18th, from 11 am to 4 pm at the Midwest City Community Center, 200 N. Midwest Blvd Join us for food trucks, prize giveaways, annual tree giveaway, art contests, and more!
- [District Employee Teams Training - March Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-february-session-2-725-153/) - March's training topic will be the Rotating Basin Program and will be presented by the Commission's Water Quality Division Monitoring staff. If you are a district employee, you must attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Monday, March 23 from 1:00 p -
- [District Employee Teams Training - March Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-february-session-2-725/) - March's training topic will be the Rotating Basin Program and will be presented by the Commission's Water Quality Division Monitoring staff. If you are a district employee, you must attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Monday, March 23 from 1:00 p -
- [Emergency Drought Assistance Applications Open](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/emergency-drought-assistance-applications-open/) - Learn more: Emergency Drought Assistance Program - Oklahoma Conservation Commission
- [Propagation Principles for Productive Farms](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/propagation-principles-for-productive-farms/) - Cost: FREE We are hosting a hands-on workshop all about starting seeds and propagating plants so that YOU can learn how to be more successful at growing food. This is for beginners and experienced growers alike, whether you are a backyard grower, master gardener, or a full-time farmer - you do not want to miss
- [National Land and Range Judging Contest](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-land-and-range-judging-contest/) - Learn more here: National Land and Range Judging | OACD
- [Oklahoma Envirothon](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-envirothon/) - Learn more here: Envirothon | Oklahoma State University
- [Tour of Oklahoma Native Yards](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/tour-of-oklahoma-native-yards/) - Learn more here: T.O.N.Y. Tour 2026 | Oklahoma Native Plant Society
- [The Nature of Science: Educator Monthly Virtual Learning Series](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/the-nature-of-science-educator-monthly-virtual-learning-series-4/) - Register and learn more here: The Nature of Science: Educator Monthly Virtual Learning Series – ODAFF
- [Blue Thumb in the Classroom: A Citizen Science Training for Educators](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-in-the-classroom-a-citizen-science-training-for-educators/) - Register and learn more here: Blue Thumb in the Classroom: A Citizen Science Training for Educators – ODAFF
- [New Facilitator Training: Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/new-facilitator-training-project-wet-project-wild-project-learning-tree-2/) - Register and learn more here: New Facilitator Training: Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree – ODAFF
- [The Nature of Science: Educator Monthly Virtual Learning Series](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/the-nature-of-science-educator-monthly-virtual-learning-series-2/) - Register and learn more here: The Nature of Science: Educator Monthly Virtual Learning Series – ODAFF
- [Project Learning Tree for Natural Resource Professionals](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/project-learning-tree-for-natural-resource-professionals/) - Register and learn more here: Project Learning Tree for Natural Resource Professionals – ODAFF
- [Nature Journaling with Project Learning Tree](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nature-journaling-with-project-learning-tree/) - Register and learn more here: Nature Journaling with Project Learning Tree – ODAFF
- [WILD About Wetlands: A Field-Based Educator Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/wild-about-wetlands-a-field-based-educator-workshop/) - Register and learn more here: WILD About Wetlands: A Field-Based Educator Workshop – ODAFF
- [The Nature of Science: Educator Monthly Virtual Learning Series](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/the-nature-of-science-educator-monthly-virtual-learning-series/) - Register and learn more here: The Nature of Science: Educator Monthly Virtual Learning Series – ODAFF
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-volunteer-training-8/) - Register and learn more here: Blue Thumb Training-Alva Tickets, Sat, Nov 14, 2026 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-volunteer-training-7/) - Register and learn more here: Blue Thumb Training-Tahlequah Tickets, Sat, Sep 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-volunteer-training-6/) - Register and learn more here: Blue Thumb Training-Norman Tickets, Tue, Jun 9, 2026 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-volunteer-training-5/) - Register and learn more here: Blue Thumb Training-Madill Tickets, Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-volunteer-training-4/) - Register and learn more here: Blue Thumb Training-Tulsa Tickets, Sat, Mar 28, 2026 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-volunteer-training-3/) - Register and learn more here: Blue Thumb Training-Stillwater Tickets, Sat, Mar 7, 2026 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
- [H2Oklahoma Beaver](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/h2oklahoma-beaver/) - Wednesday April 29 - Beaver Dunes State Park, Beaver 2026 H2Oklahoma Festival Dates, Locations Announced - Oklahoma Conservation Commission
- [H2Oklahoma - Oklahoma City](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/h2oklahoma-oklahoma-city/) - Wednesday April 22 - Will Rogers Garden, Oklahoma City 2026 H2Oklahoma Festival Dates, Locations Announced - Oklahoma Conservation Commission
- [H2Oklahoma Tulsa](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/h2oklahoma-tulsa-2/) - Wednesday April 8 - Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa 2026 H2Oklahoma Festival Dates, Locations Announced - Oklahoma Conservation Commission
- [H2Oklahoma Tulsa](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/h2oklahoma-tulsa/) - Wednesday April 1 - Oxley Nature Center, Tulsa 2026 H2Oklahoma Festival Dates, Locations Announced - Oklahoma Conservation Commission
- [H2Oklahoma Norman](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/h2oklahoma-norman/) - Tuesday, March 24 - Ruby Grant Park, Norman 2026 H2Oklahoma Festival Dates, Locations Announced - Oklahoma Conservation Commission
- [H2Oklahoma Stillwater](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/h2oklahoma-stillwater/) - Wednesday, March 11 - Couch Park, Stillwater 2026 H2Oklahoma Festival Dates, Locations Announced - Oklahoma Conservation Commission
- [Beckham County Prescribed Burn Association Informational Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/beckham-county-prescribed-burn-association-informational-meeting/) - John Weir, OSU Extension's Senior Extension Specialist for Fire Ecology, will discuss how residents of Beckham County can start a prescribed burn association. Feb 12, 2026 - 6pm-7pm - Beckham County Activity Center Learn More
- [December Commission Meeting | Location Change](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/december-commission-meeting-2/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center located at 2500 NE 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [November Commission Meeting (LOCATION CHANGE)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/november-commission-meeting-2/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center located at 2500 NE 63rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111 Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [District Employee Teams Training - February Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-february-session-2/) - February's training topic will be use of the 1099 excel spreadsheet and CSV file to make filing 1099s easier. If you are a district employee who is responsible for filing tax forms, you should consider attending at least one of the sessions. However, this month's sessions are optional. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, February
- [District Employee Teams Training - February Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-february-session-1/) - February's training topic will be use of the 1099 excel spreadsheet and CSV file to make filing 1099s easier. If you are a district employee who is responsible for filing tax forms, you should consider attending at least one of the sessions. However, this month's sessions are optional. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, February
- [Cimarron County Outreach Day - Bird Houses & Succulent Planting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/cimarron-county-outreach-day-bird-houses-succulent-planting/) - March 26 | Cimarron County Fairgrounds Call 580-544-3048 to RSVP
- [Farm Forward: Enhancing Your Range & Herd | Fairview](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/farm-forward-enhancing-your-range-herd-fairview/) - March 5 | Fairview Community Center Register by Feb 19 - Learn More
- [GIS Day @ The Capitol](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/gis-day-the-capitol/) - March 4 | Oklahoma State Capitol Learn More
- [Embracing Earth's Designs | Glenpool](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/embracing-earths-designs-glenpool/) - February 24 | Glenpool Conference Center Learn More
- [2026 OK Environmental Education EXPO](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/2026-ok-environmental-education-expo/) - Feb. 5-6 | Nigh University Center (UCO) Learn More
- [Grow Local Support Fund Informational Webinar | Online](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/grow-local-support-fund-informational-webinar-online/) - February 4 | Webinar Register Here
- [Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Annual State Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-association-of-conservation-districts-annual-state-meeting/) - One Land; One Legacy | March 1-3, 2026 | Okana Resort & Water Park, Oklahoma City, OK Register & Learn More
- [December Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/december-commission-meeting-3/) - Regular Meeting Monday, December 7, 2026 9:30 a.m. Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [November Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/november-commission-meeting-3/) - Regular Meeting Monday, November 2, 2026 9:30 a.m. Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [October Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/october-commission-meeting-3/) - Regular Meeting Monday, October 5, 2026 9:30 a.m. Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [September Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/september-commission-meeting-3/) - Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2026 9:30 a.m. Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [Blue Thumb Training - Ada](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-ada/) - Do you love science and being outdoors? Help protect Oklahoma streams by becoming a certified Blue Thumb stream monitor! January 29, 2025 · 8:30am - January 30, 2025 · 4:30pm CST East Central University 1100 East 14th Street Ada, OK 74820 REGISTER: Blue Thumb Training-Ada Registration, Wed, Jan 29, 2025 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
- [October Commission Meeting (LOCATION CHANGE)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/october-commission-meeting-2/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting (Location Change) Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK - Ag Lab Conference Room Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [Water Quality Volunteer Opportunity | Baron Fork](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/water-quality-volunteer-opportunity-baron-fork/) - Session Times: 9:00am-11:00am, 12:00pm-2:00pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm No experience required. Join for just one session or a whole day! Contact Candice Miller for more information or to sign up: candice.miller@conservation.ok.gov or 405-464-2838
- [Water Quality Volunteer Opportunity | Tahlequah Town Branch](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/water-quality-volunteer-opportunity-tahlequah-town-branch/) - Session Times: 9:00am-11:00am, 12:00pm-2:00pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm No experience required. Join for just one session or a whole day! Contact Candice Miller for more information or to sign up: candice.miller@conservation.ok.gov or 405-464-2838
- [Water Quality Volunteer Opportunity | Flint Creek](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/water-quality-volunteer-opportunity-flint-creek/) - Session Times: 9:00am-11:00am, 12:00pm-2:00pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm No experience required. Join for just one session or a whole day! Contact Candice Miller for more information or to sign up: candice.miller@conservation.ok.gov or 405-464-2838
- [Water Quality Volunteer Opportunity | Caney Creek](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/water-quality-volunteer-opportunity-caney-creek/) - Session Times: 9:00am-11:00am, 12:00pm-2:00pm, 2:30pm-4:30pm No experience required. Join for just one session or a whole day! Contact Candice Miller for more information or to sign up: candice.miller@conservation.ok.gov or 405-464-2838
- [Unpaved Roads Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/unpaved-roads-training-3/) - Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Trainin - 25LTUPB1022 Cherokee-Alfalfa County Fair Grounds Middle Office Building 600 West 5th St. Cherokee, OK 73728 The Oklahoma unpaved roads program is designed to assist local agencies in learning cost-effective strategies and techniques for mitigating drainage issues and improving the performance of unpaved roads. This is done by providing education on
- [September Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/september-commission-meeting-2/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building (Ag Lab Conference Room), 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [Invasive Woody Species Application Period Ends](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/invasive-woody-species-application-period-ends/) - Learn more and apply here: Land Management Division 2 - Oklahoma Conservation Commission
- [Nowata County Conservation District - Locally Led Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nowata-county-conservation-district-locally-led-meeting/) - You're invited to Nowata County Conservation District's Locally Led Meeting: Wintering With Livestock Key speaker: Earl Ward - OSU Northeast Area Livestock Specialist This event will take place on October 21, 2025, at 6:00pm at Nowata County Fair Building - 612 E. Roxy Ave, Nowata, OK Please RSVP by October 16 to 918-273-0333
- [WILD about Monarchs! Pollinator Education for K-8](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/wild-about-monarchs-pollinator-education-for-k-8/) - WILD about Monarchs! Pollinator Education for K-8 Tickets, Sat, Oct 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
- [Seminole County Small Ruminant Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/seminole-county-small-ruminant-workshop/) - Please join us for a day of engaging talks, information and hands on demonstrations, Nose to Tail Goats, by a Langston University Specialist and USDA Staff. October 4, 2025 - 9am-2pm Location: Seminole Nation Veterans Building 1 ¾ miles West of Willis Quick Stop on HWY59 RSVP by Sept. 26 - Lunch provided - RSVP
- [Wagoner County Conservation District Fall Outreach](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/wagoner-county-conservation-district-fall-outreach/) - Wagoner County Conservation District Fall Outreach Wagoner Civic Center, 301 South Grant Ave., Wagoner, OK 74467 Guest Speaker – Lawrence Tomah Wagoner County OSU Extension Agriculture/4-H Educator will be discussing how to get a proper soil sample. In addition, the district and our federal partners (FSA
- [District Employee Teams Training - October Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-2/) - October's training topic will be US Fish & Wildlife Program Partnerships. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 15 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you have
- [District Employee Teams Training - October Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-2/) - October's training topic will be US Fish & Wildlife Program Partnerships. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 14 and Wednesday, October 15 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you have
- [Teacher/Parent Workshop- Project Learning Tree – Explore Your Environment](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/teacher-parent-workshop-project-learning-tree-explore-your-environment/) - REGISTER: Myriad Gardens Foundation – Saturday, November 15, 1-5PM– Terrace Room at the Myriad Botanical Gardens– $10 per guest– Kaitlin Bacon, Director of Education– Register by November 12 Are you a teacher for elementary or middle school students, or a parent who homeschools? Join us for a half-day professional development workshop as we introduce
- [Ripple Effects: STEM and Sustainability Educator Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ripple-effects-stem-and-sustainability-educator-workshop/) - REGISTER: Ripple Effects: STEM and Sustainability Educator Workshop Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite Make a splash with us in your teaching practice and inspire your students to see the ripple effects of science, systems, and sustainability! ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Every action in Earth’s water systems creates ripple effects—and so can every lesson in your classroom.
- [WILD about Rehab- Growing up WILD](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/wild-about-rehab-growing-up-wild/) - REGISTER: WildCare Foundation - Growing Up WILD Educator's Workshop and Training ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:Fall in love with outdoor learning with Blue Thumb and WildCare on October 18th at our Growing Up WILD workshop designed to equip educators with hands-on, nature-based activities that celebrate the wonder of the autumn season! This immersive professional development experience focuses entirely
- [Batty for Bats! Educator Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/batty-for-bats-educator-workshop/) - REGISTER HERE: Myriad Gardens Foundation About the WorkshopGear up for spooky season with science! Join us on Thursday, October 16th, from 6:00 – 8:30 PM CT at the Myriad Botanical Gardens for a bat-themed professional development workshop that connects creepy creatures with engaging, standards-based learning. Bats are some of our most underappreciated forest friends—and they’re the perfect
- [OCASA Compost Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ocasa-compost-conference/) - Hope to see you Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 8:30-5PM at Rose State College for this well-rounded, sustainably driven, composty endeavor Oklahoma Compost and Sustainability Association - Oklahoma Compost Conference
- [Fire, Timber, Wildlife & Cattle Field Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/fire-timber-wildlife-cattle-field-tour/) - Fire, Timber Wildlife & Cattle Field Tour at ODWC Pushmataha Wildlife Management Area Friday, September 26th 2025 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Pushmataha Wildlife Management Area County Road 4289 Clayton, OK 74536 Free Lunch Included! RSVP by September 22nd www.bit.ly/PushmatahaFieldTour Topics - Timber harvest - Forages for wildlife & livestock - Fire frequency & plant
- [Envirothon Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/envirothon-field-day/) - NEW This Fall – Envirothon Field Day October 22, 2025 | Lake McMurtry (East Side Pavilion) Up to 100 high school students and teachers will spend the day outdoors exploring soils, aquatics, forestry, wildlife, and the 2026 special topic: nonpoint source pollution. Students will rotate through five hands-on stations and wrap up with a mini-Envirothon
- [August Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/august-commission-meeting-2/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building (Ag Lab Conference Room), 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [Monarchs on the Mountain](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/monarchs-on-the-mountain/) - Celebrating Eastern Oklahoma's vital role in the amazing Monarch butterfly migration! 9am-1pm Chandler Park 6500 W 21st St, Tulsa, OK 74107
- [Oklahoma Society for Range Management Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-society-for-range-management-annual-meeting/) - Oklahoma Society for Range Management's Annul Meeting is from September 11-12! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oksrm-meeting-2025-tickets-1552921613349?utm-campaign=social
- [Fighting Fire with Fire](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/fighting-fire-with-fire-2/) - You're invited to join us in Freedom, OK, for a Fighting Fire with Fire prescribed burn training on September 24th! Location: Hatch-Vincent American Legion - 958 Eagle Pass, Freedom, OK 73842 If you're interested in learning about how to control wildfire fuel loads through prescribed burns, this class is for you!
- [Skyline Garden Social](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/skyline-garden-social/) - You’re invited to the Skyline Garden Social! Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community as we discuss the future of agriculture in Oklahoma City. Free food provided by Native Farming Solutions Meet local organizations
- [Fighting Fire with Fire](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/fighting-fire-with-fire/) - Join us on September 17 at 9:30am to learn how to use prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risk and improve the land. Ellis County Conservation District Shop | 155 East Renfrow - Arnett, OK 73832 Please RSVP by September 10th at 12pm to ellisccd@conservation.ok.gov or call (580) 885-7306
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-volunteer-training-2/) - Come join us for a hands-on Blue Thumb Training event in Lawton! This in-person training will take place at Cameron University at the Science Complex, Room 105. 2800 West Gore Boulevard Lawton, OK 73505 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/blue-thumb-training-lawton-registration-1557326107309?utm-campaign=social
- [Water Stewardship Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/water-stewardship-day/) - Community clean up at Zach D. Taylor Park! You're invited to join the Blue Thumb team and OKC Beautiful for Water Stewardship Day Community Clean Up on September 6th from 9:00–11:00 a.m. at Zach D. Taylor Park! This is a day to join together to help keep Oklahoma's waterways clean!
- [Embracing Earth Designs](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/embracing-earth-designs/) - How nature can be your inspiration for a functional, sustainable, and healthy world. Glenpool Conference Center 12205 S. Yukon Ave. Register here: Embracing Earth Designs Tickets, Fri, Oct 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite Friday Oct 10, 2025 9:00am-3:00pm Lunch, snacks
- [District Employee Teams Training - September Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525-654-754-941-769-925-802-283/) - September's training topic will be the Land Management Division and how the Division works with Districts. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm
- [District Employee Teams Training - September Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525-654-754-941-769-925-802/) - September's training topic will be the Land Management Division and how the Division works with Districts. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 9 and Wednesday, September 10 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm
- [July Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/july-commission-meeting-2/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [District Employee Teams Training - August Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525-654-754-941-769/) - August's training topic will be Time & Leave. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 5 and Tuesday, August 12 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you have questions, please contact
- [District Employee Teams Training - August Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525-654-754-941/) - August's training topic will be Time & Leave. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 5 and Tuesday, August 12 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you have questions, please contact
- [June Commission Meeting (Special Meeting)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/june-commission-meeting-special-meeting/) - June Commission Meeting - New location Dept. of Agriculture Building - Ag Lab Conference Room 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Link to Agenda Approved Minutes
- [Unpaved Roads Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/unpaved-roads-program/) - Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Program is designed to assist local agencies in learning cost-effective strategies and techniques for mitigating drainage issues and improving the performance of unpaved roads. This is done by providing education on environmentally sound practices that improve drainage, reduce sediment and reduce maintenance costs of unpaved roadways. Grants up to $75,000.00 are available
- [District Employee Teams Training - July Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525-654/) - July's training topic will be FY26 Allocations. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you have questions, please contact the
- [District Employee Teams Training - July Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525-654-684/) - July's training topic will be FY26 Allocations. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, July 8 and Wednesday, July 9 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you have questions, please contact the
- [May Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/may-commission-meeting-2/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [June Commission Meeting - CANCELED (LOCATION CHANGE)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/june-commission-meeting-2/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting - CANCELED Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [Oklahoma Science Teaching Association - Summer Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-science-teaching-association-summer-conference/) - Oklahoma Science Teaching Association - 2025 OSTA Summer Conference
- [New Facilitator Training: Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/new-facilitator-training-project-wet-project-wild-project-learning-tree/) - Register and Learn More - New Facilitator Training: Project WET, Project WILD, Project Learning Tree Tickets, Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
- [District Employee Teams Training - June Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-june-session-2/) - June's training topic will be a Soil Health Implementation Program (SHIP) Update; Greg Kloxin, Soil Health Program Director, will be leading the session. If you are a district employee who is responsible for programs, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on
- [District Employee Teams Training - June Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471-872-490-307-576-790-565-480-624-815-469/) - June's training topic will be a Soil Health Implementation Program (SHIP) Update; Greg Kloxin, Soil Health Program Director, will be leading the session. If you are a district employee who is responsible for programs, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on
- [Blue Thumb Training | Oklahoma City](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-oklahoma-city/) - Do you love science and being outdoors? Help protect Oklahoma streams by becoming a certified Blue Thumb stream monitor! May 31-June 1 8:30am - 4:30pm Blue Thumb Training-Oklahoma City Registration, Sat, May 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
- [Crossroads on the Road! | Soil Health Bus Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/crossroads-on-the-road-soil-health-bus-tour/) - June 30-July 2 Learn more and register - NTOP and Oklahoma Conservation Commission Crossroads on the Road Soil Health Bus Tour NTOP and Oklahoma Conservation Commission: Present Crossroads on the Road, Soil Health Bus Tour | No-till on the Plains | Agriculture Production Systems Modeling Nature
- [April Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/april-commission-meeting-2/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [Noble Grazing Essentials](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/noble-grazing-essentials-3/) - OCC-Noble Grazing Essentials | Leedey, OK | May 13-15, 2025 – Noble Research Institute
- [69th Annual Soil Stewardship Breakfast | Wagoner County CD](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/69th-annual-soil-stewardship-breakfast-wagoner-county-cd/) - You are invited to be our guest at our 69th Annual Soil Stewardship Breakfast on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 7am. Abundant Grace Methodist Church of Wagoner, Fellowship Hall - 308 E. Church St. Wagoner, OK Guest Speaker - Wagoner Cattleman's Association Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to attend or participate should contact Kelly
- [District Employee Teams Training - May Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471-872-490-307-576-790-565-480-624-815/) - May's training topic will be the Conservation District Board; the district board is essential and it is important to understand its structure, authorities, and prohibitions. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, May 13
- [District Employee Teams Training - May Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471-872-490-307-576-790-565-480-624/) - May's training topic will be the Conservation District Board; the district board is essential and it is important to understand its structure, authorities, and prohibitions. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, May 13
- [2025 Northeast Oklahoma Trade Show](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/2025-northeast-oklahoma-trade-show/) - The Craig and Ottawa County Conservation Districts and Craig County NRCS is hosting a trade show Thursday April 24th, 2025, at the Craig County Fairgrounds located at 915 E Apperson Rd. Vinita, OK 74301. Come out for an evening packed with great opportunities and even better company. The trade show will feature booths and
- [Remembering Black Sunday: 90 Years of Conservation in the Panhandle](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/remembering-black-sunday-90-years-of-conservation-in-the-panhandle/) - This event will be held in the heart of the Oklahoma Panhandle — a region most severely impacted by the Dust Bowl. We will bring together community members, conservation experts, and government officials to reflect on our shared history and discuss the ongoing importance of sustainable land management practices. OACD, Cimarron County Conservation District, Texas
- [Celebrating 90 Years of Conservation in Oklahoma | El Reno, OK](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/celebrating-90-years-of-conservation-in-oklahoma-el-reno-ok/) - This event will commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Soil Conservation Service. Help us celebrate the men and women of the Soil Conservation Service and the Natural Resources Conservation Service who have worked to protect and enhance the state’s soil, water, and natural resources since the Dust Bowl. Displays will showcase historic artifacts from SCS
- [Ben & Julie Marks | Gardening & Hoop Houses](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ben-julie-marks-gardening-hoop-houses/) - Sponsored by Dewey County Conservation District
- [Farm Foward Series: Farm Transition Planning](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/farm-foward-series-farm-transition-planning/) - RSVP - Call or text 580-227-0754
- [District Employee Teams Training - April Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471-872-490-307-576-790-565-480-934/) - April's training topic will be Branding, Style Guides, and General Marketing Tips; the sessions will be presented by Justine Anderson, OCC Public Information Manager. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, April 8 and
- [District Employee Teams Training - April Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471-872-490-307-576-790-565-480/) - April's training topic will be Branding, Style Guides, and General Marketing Tips; the sessions will be presented by Justine Anderson, OCC Public Information Manager. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, April 8 and
- [District Director Election Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-485-709-852/) - Election for district director position #3 in each local conservation district where two or more eligible candidates filed. If you have questions, please contact the District Services Division or your local conservation district.
- [District Director Election Candidate Filing Period](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-848-217-862-767/) - Elections for district director position #3 will take place in each local conservation district on June 3, 2025. Interested parties wishing to run for election must file declaration of candidacy forms with their local conservation district. Additional information regarding district director elections and filing forms may be obtained here, but forms must be returned in
- [February Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/february-commission-meeting-2/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [March Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/march-commission-meeting-2/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [District Employee Teams Training - March Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471-872-490-307-576-790-565/) - March's training topic will be Yard x Yard and will be presented by Cheryl Cheadle and Jack Titchner. If you are a district employee who interacts with customers, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 11 and Thursday, March
- [District Employee Teams Training - March Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471-872-490-307-576-790/) - March's training topic will be Yard x Yard and will be presented by Cheryl Cheadle and Jack Titchner. If you are a district employee who interacts with customers, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 11 and Thursday, March
- [OACD Annual State Meeting | Norman](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-annual-state-meeting-norman/) - Learn more
- [2025 OK Environmental Education Expo | OKC Zoo](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/2025-ok-environmental-education-expo-okc-zoo/) - Learn More
- [GIS Day at the Capitol](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/gis-day-at-the-capitol-3/) - GIS Day at the Capitol 2nd Floor of the State Capitol March 5
- [Ranch Conversation - Taloga](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ranch-conversation-taloga/) - Dewey County Fairgrounds - 111 Sexton St. Taloga, OK 73668 RSVP by Feb. 17 to (580) 328-5366 or email tom.lucas717@gmail.com
- [Mayes County Annual Conservation Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/mayes-county-annual-conservation-meeting/) - March 4, 2025 | 6:00pm Mayes County Event Center - 2200 NE 1st St., Pryor, OK 74361 Guest Speaker: Darrell Peel, Extension Specialist, Livestock Marketing Dinner Provided! RSVP to Jamie Walters (918) 803-5245
- [Murray County Annual Meeting & Dinner](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/murray-county-annual-meeting-dinner/) - March 6 at 6pm – Murray County Expo, 3490 Highway 7 W Sulphur, OK 73086 RSVP - (580) 622-3913 murrayccd@conservation.ok.gov
- [Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Training - Sallisaw](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-unpaved-roads-training-sallisaw/) - Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Training - 25LTUPB0325 Sallisaw - Indian Capital Tech. Center 401 E. Houser Ind. Blvd. Sallisaw, Oklahoma 74955
- [Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Training - Burns Flat](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-unpaved-roads-training-burns-flat/) - Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Training - 25LTUPB0305 Burns Flat- Western Technology Ctn. Assembly RM2 Burns Flat Campus 621 Sooner Drive Burns Flat, Oklahoma 73624 580-562-3181 Assembly Room #2
- [Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Training - Ponca City](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-unpaved-roads-training-ponca-city/) - Register - Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Training - 25LTUPB0205 Pioneer Technology Center Conference B Pioneer Technology Center Seminar Center West 2101 N. Ash Ponca City, OK 74601 Conference Center C 580-762-8336
- [Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Training - Omega](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-unpaved-roads-training-omega/) - Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Training - 25LTUPB0226 Omega-Chisholm Trail Techn. Center - Seminar Center Omega - Chisholm Trail Technology Cnt Seminar Center 283 State Highway 33 Omega, OK 73764
- [District Employee Teams Training - February Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471-872-490-307-576/) - February's training topic will cover the Oklahoma Septic Tank Remediation Program. If you are a district employee who interacts with customers, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, February 11 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, and Wednesday, February 12
- [District Employee Teams Training - February Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471-872-490-307/) - February's training topic will cover the Oklahoma Septic Tank Remediation Program. If you are a district employee who interacts with customers, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, February 11 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm, and Wednesday, February 12
- [Explore, Engage & Inspire | Educator Workshops | Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/explore-engage-inspire-educator-workshops-wichita-mountains-national-wildlife-refuge/) - April 12th, Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge (32 Refuge Headquarters Rd, Indiahoma, OK 73552) Register Here Join us for dynamic and hands-on educator workshops that bring together Project WILD and Project Learning Tree (PLT) curricula to foster environmental literacy and stewardship in the next generation. These workshops are designed to empower educators with practical tools to connect students to the natural world
- [Explore, Engage & Inspire | Educator Workshops | Robbers Cave State Park](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/explore-engage-inspire-educator-workshops-robbers-cave-state-park/) - April 5th, Robbers Cave State Park (2300 Park Cabins Rd, Wilburton, OK 74578) Register Here Join us for dynamic and hands-on educator workshops that bring together Project WILD and Project Learning Tree (PLT) curricula to foster environmental literacy and stewardship in the next generation. These workshops are designed to empower educators with practical tools to connect students to the natural world through
- [Explore, Engage & Inspire | Educator Workshops | Oklahoma City](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/explore-engage-inspire-educator-workshops-oklahoma-city/) - March 29th, Oklahoma County OSU Extension Center (2500 NE 63rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73111) Register Here Join us for dynamic and hands-on educator workshops that bring together Project WILD and Project Learning Tree (PLT) curricula to foster environmental literacy and stewardship in the next generation. These workshops are designed to empower educators with practical tools to connect students to the natural
- [Explore, Engage, and Inspire | Educator Workshops | Tulsa](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/explore-engage-and-inspire-educator-workshops-tulsa/) - March 8th, The Gathering Place (2650 S John Williams Way E Tulsa, OK 74114) Register Here Join us for dynamic and hands-on educator workshops that bring together Project WILD and Project Learning Tree (PLT) curricula to foster environmental literacy and stewardship in the next generation. These workshops are designed to empower educators with practical tools to connect students to the natural world through inquiry-based
- [Special Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/special-meeting/) - A Special Meeting has been scheduled for: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11:00am Location: Department of Agriculture, 2800 N Lincoln Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73105 - Board Conference Room Agenda Minutes
- [Dewey County CD Conservation Watershed Banquet](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/dewey-county-cd-conservation-watershed-banquet/) - Dewey County Conservation District invites you to their Conservation Watershed Banquet on Wednesday, January 22 at 6pm! This event is a great way to learn more about flood control structures and all the great conservation programs happening in your area. A meal will be provided and is sponsored by Great Plains Bank, Taloga Branch! Please
- [Blue Thumb Training - Alva](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-alva/) - Do you love science and being outdoors? Help protect Oklahoma streams by becoming a certified Blue Thumb stream monitor! February 15, 2025 · 8:30am - February 16, 2025 · 4:30pm CST Northwestern Oklahoma State University 709 Oklahoma Boulevard Alva, OK 73717 REGISTER: Blue Thumb Training-Alva Registration, Sat, Feb 15, 2025 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
- [District Employee Teams Training - January Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471-872-490/) - January's training topic will be End of Year Tax Filing, including 1099s and W2s, and other tax topics (calculating withholdings, letters from the IRS, etc.) as time allows. End of year filing instructions will be provided prior to the training; however, if you are a district employee who handles taxes, you should attend at least
- [District Employee Teams Training - January Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471-872/) - January's training topic will be End of Year Tax Filing, including 1099s and W2s, and other tax topics (calculating withholdings, letters from the IRS, etc.) as time allows. End of year filing instructions will be provided prior to the training; however, if you are a district employee who handles taxes, you should attend at least
- [Blue Thumb Training - Stillwater](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-stillwater/) - Do you love science and being outdoors? Help protect Oklahoma streams by becoming a certified Blue Thumb stream monitor! January 25, 2025 · 8:30am - January 26, 2025 · 4:30pm CST Oklahoma State University, Stillwater 202 Agricultural Hall Stillwater, OK 74078 REGISTER: Blue Thumb Training-Stillwater Registration, Sat, Jan 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM | Eventbrite
- [(CANCELED) January Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/january-commission-meeting-2/) - CANCELED Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [November Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/november-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [October Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/october-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [August Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/august-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [September Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/september-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [December Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/december-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-unpaved-roads-training/) - Dates: December 11, 2024 Meets: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Location: Duncan-Stephens County Fairgrounds Enroll: Oklahoma Unpaved Roads Training - 24LTUPB1211
- [Livestock Nutrition & Animal Vaccinations](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-workshop-520-675-227-842-533-777-652-412/) - Join the Wagoner County Conservation District and partners on November 7th at 6:00 PM at the Wagoner Civic Center (301 South Grant Ave, Wagoner, OK) for their fall outreach event focused on Livestock Nutrition and Animal Vaccinations. The district will also conduct their locally led meeting during the event. Dinner will be provided, please RSVP
- [McCurtain Co. Pecan Management Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-workshop-520-675-227-842-533-777-652/) - Join OSU Extension and the Little River Conservation District on October 4th from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the McCurtain County OSU Extension Office (corner of Central Ave & 4th Street, Idabel, OK) and the LRCD Farm (south of Idabel on Flagstone Valley Loop across US-259 from Hammond's Ranch) for a Pecan Management Conference.
- [Noble Grazing Essentials](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/noble-grazing-essentials-2/) - Noble Research Institute, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and Mayes County Conservation District are partnering to offer Oklahoma-based ranchers a free, three-day Noble Grazing Essentials course with input from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission on nutrient runoff and watershed management. This course normally costs $500 to attend! Oct. 23-25 | Pryor, Oklahoma - Land Management Context: Eastern
- [Noble Grazing Essentials](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/noble-grazing-essentials/) - Noble Research Institute, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, and Mayes County Conservation District are partnering to offer Oklahoma-based ranchers a free, three-day Noble Grazing Essentials course with input from the Oklahoma Conservation Commission on nutrient runoff and watershed management. This course normally costs $500 to attend! Oct. 8-10 | Langley, Oklahoma - Land Management Context: Eastern
- [Ranch Conversations](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ranch-conversations/) - High Plains RC
- [High Tunnel Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-workshop-520-675-227-842-533-777/) - Join the North Fork of Red River Conservation District and other partners to learn how to utilize high tunnels in your operation. RSVP by September 20 to reserve lunch. For more information or to RSVP, please contact the North Fork of Red River Conservation District.
- [District Employee Teams Training - October Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826-471/) - October's training topic will be Option Period/Open Enrollment for 2025 insurance. If you are a district employee who receives benefits, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 22 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days.
- [District Employee Teams Training - October Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-826/) - October's training topic will be Option Period/Open Enrollment for 2025 insurance. If you are a district employee who receives benefits, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 15 and Tuesday, October 22 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days.
- ["Establishing Your Farm with FSA & Government Programs" Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-workshop-520-675-227-842-533/) - Join the Mayes County Conservation District and other partners to learn how to establish or edit your farm records with the Farm Service Agency and to provide opportunities to hear about available programs from NRCS and the conservation district. For more information, please contact the Mayes County Conservation District.
- [District Employee Teams Training - September Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236-816/) - September's training topic will be Reimbursement Claims for operating expenses and salaries. If you are a district employee who is responsible for these types of claims, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 10 and Thursday, September 12 from
- [District Employee Teams Training - September Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406-236/) - September's training topic will be Reimbursement Claims for operating expenses and salaries. If you are a district employee who is responsible for these types of claims, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 10 and Thursday, September 12 from
- [District Employee Teams Training - August Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637-406/) - August's training topic will be GIS & OKMaps. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. Sessions will be presented by Wendie
- [District Employee Teams Training - August Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-637/) - August's training topic will be GIS & OKMaps. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, August 13 and Wednesday, August 14 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. Sessions will be presented by Wendie
- [District Employee Teams Training - July Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525-407/) - July's training topic will be FY25 Allocations. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 9 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you did not receive the meeting
- [District Employee Teams Training - July Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126-525/) - July's training topic will be FY25 Allocations. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 9 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you did not receive the meeting
- [Okie For Monarch's Launch Party](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/okie-for-monarchs-launch-party/) - Get ready for an afternoon of family-friendly fun at the Oklahoma Monarch Society’s Launch Party! Join the Oklahoma Monarch Society this Sunday, June 9 from 1-5pm in the bright and beautiful Anthem Brewing taproom for a native plant sale, one-of-a-kind monarch merch, fun activities, live screen printing – and plenty of Pollinator Pilsner, of course.
- [Teaching Climate Science in Oklahoma (PreK-12th Grade)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/teaching-climate-science-in-oklahoma-prek-12th-grade/) - Project Learning Tree, Project WET, Oklahoma Mesonet, SC CASC, and EcoRise are collaborating to bring a workshop about climate to Oklahoma educators. Learn climate science from the experts, and get activities and resources to bring to your students! We will plan to have grade-level specific break-outs for this event. Lunch and curriculum books provided!
- [Using the Environment to Teach Math with Project WET, Project WILD and Project Learning Tree](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/using-the-environment-to-teach-math-with-project-wet-project-wild-and-project-learning-tree-2/) - Join us for a hands-on workshop featuring Project Learning Tree, Project WET, and Project WILD's K-8 curriculum guides! Participants will experience activities in a fun and collaborative environment while earning their certification. Lunch will be provided.
- [Early Childhood Workshop with Project WET, Project WILD and Project Learning Tree](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/early-childhood-workshop-with-project-wet-project-wild-and-project-learning-tree-2/) - Join us for a hands-on workshop featuring Project Learning Tree and Project WET early childhood education curriculum guides! Participants will experience activities in a fun and collaborative environment while earning their certification. Lunch will be provided.
- [Using the Environment to Teach Math with Project WET, Project WILD and Project Learning Tree](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/using-the-environment-to-teach-math-with-project-wet-project-wild-and-project-learning-tree/) - Join us for a hands-on workshop featuring Project Learning Tree, Project WET, and Project WILD's K-8 curriculum guides! Participants will experience activities in a fun and collaborative environment while earning their certification. Lunch will be provided.
- [Early Childhood Workshop with Project WET, Project WILD and Project Learning Tree](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/early-childhood-workshop-with-project-wet-project-wild-and-project-learning-tree/) - Join us for a hands-on workshop featuring Project Learning Tree and Project WET early childhood education curriculum guides! Participants will experience activities in a fun and collaborative environment while earning their certification. Lunch will be provided.
- [District Employee Teams Training - June Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711-126/) - June's training topic will be OPERS and Retirement. If you are a district employee who pays into the retirement system, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days.
- [District Employee Teams Training - June Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753-711/) - June's training topic will be OPERS and Retirement. If you are a district employee who pays into the retirement system, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days.
- [2nd Annual Crossroads Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/2nd-annual-crossroads-conference/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, and Garfield County Conservation District are excited to announce the second annual Crossroads Conference to be held July 30, 2024, at Autry Technology Center in Enid, OK. Our vision for this event, held at the crossroads of our nation, is to bring agricultural producers together to
- [79th Annual Ag Tour - Creek County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/79th-annual-ag-tour-creek-county-conservation-district/)
- [Riverology 201: A Workshop for Educators](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/riverology-201-a-workshop-for-educators/) - GRDA, the Illinois River Watershed Partnership, Blue Thumb, Ag in the Classroom and OSU Extension are offering an immersive workshop for teachers July 23-25 at the Tahlequah Municipal Armory. The workshop will be held from 8:30 am to 4 pm each day. Riverology 201 will provide in-depth information about stream ecology and place-based information about
- [Journey to the Bottom of the Creek: Illinois River Youth Day Camp](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/journey-to-the-bottom-of-the-creek-illinois-river-youth-day-camp/) - Join GRDA, Blue Thumb, OSU Extension and the Illinois River Watershed Partnership for two fun-filled days learning about the beautiful creeks in the Illinois River watershed. The camp is for children ages 9-12; the cost is $35 per camper. The camp will be held at the Tahlequah Municipal Armory June 11 and 12 from 9
- [A Grand Adventure: Lake and Stream Youth Day Camp](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/a-grand-adventure-lake-and-stream-youth-day-camp/) - Join Guard the Grand, Blue Thumb, OSU Extension and GRDA for a two-day camp for youth in Langley, Oklahoma. The camp is for children ages 9-12 and will be held at the GRDA Ecosystems and Education Center in Langley on July 11 and 12. The cost is $35 per child. The camp will run from
- [District Employee Teams Training - May Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230-753/) - May's training topic will be Watershed Dams. If you are a district employee who assists in any capacity with watershed dams in your district, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. If you are a district employee who does not work with watershed dams, you should
- [District Employee Teams Training - May Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350-230/) - May's training topic will be Watershed Dams. If you are a district employee who assists in any capacity with watershed dams in your district, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. If you are a district employee who does not work with watershed dams, you should
- [ODVA Farmer Veteran Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/farmer-veteran-field-day/) - Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) is thrilled to announce its partnership in co-hosting the inaugural Farmer Veteran Field Day, slated for May 7, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at 8656 Banner Road, Slaughterville, OK. This special event, aimed at uniting and educating veteran farmers, promises an enriching
- [Teaching Climate Science in Oklahoma: Grades 6-12](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/teaching-climate-science-in-oklahoma-grades-6-12/) - Project Learning Tree, Project WET, Oklahoma Mesonet, SC CASC, and EcoRise are collaborating to bring a workshop about climate to Oklahoma educators. Learn climate science from the experts, and gain resources and activities to bring to your students.
- [Blue Thumb Training in Tishomingo](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-in-tishomingo/) - Come join us for a hands-on Blue Thumb Training event in Tishomingo! You can register for the event here. This in-person training will take place at the Johnston County OSU Extension Center. Get ready to learn all about water quality monitoring, stream ecology, and how to protect our local water resources. Whether you're a beginner or
- [Soil Stewardship Breakfast](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/soil-stewardship-breakfast/)
- [NACD Conservation Coffee](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nacd-conservation-coffee/) - Join NACD and our District and Partner Relations Committee for the next Conservation Coffee, a virtual learning and networking opportunity for districts and their partners! On April 11 at 3:00 p.m. ET via Zoom, learn from Aimee Figgatt, NACD’s Stewardship and Education Coordinator, about NACD’s Stewardship Week (April 28-May 5) and the variety of free resources available to districts
- [1st & 2nd Grade Farm Safety Camp](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/1st-2nd-grade-farm-safety-camp/) - For more information, contact the Dewey County Conservation District- 306 South Broadway, Taloga, OK Phone: 580-328-5366 Fax: 855-421-7630 Email:deweyccd@conservation.ok.gov
- [4th Grade Outdoor Natural Resource Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/4th-grade-outdoor-natural-resource-day/) - For more information, contact the Dewey County Conservation District- 306 South Broadway, Taloga, OK Phone: 580-328-5366 Fax: 855-421-7630 Email:deweyccd@conservation.ok.gov
- [Grow Your Own Food Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/grow-your-own-food-field-day/) - Ben Marks Farm Oakwood, OK From 2400 N/S Road and 270 HWY, North on 2400 N/S Road 3/4 mile on west side of road
- [District Employee Teams Training - April Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109-350/) - April's training topic will be Director Elections & Appointments. If you are a district employee who assists in any capacity with either of these processes, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10 from 1:30
- [District Employee Teams Training - April Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-109/) - April's training topic will be Director Elections & Appointments. If you are a district employee who assists in any capacity with either of these processes, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, April 9 and Wednesday, April 10 from 1:30
- [Maximizing Profit Per Acre](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/maximizing-profit-per-acre/) - Join OCC's Meg Greski and Josh Anderson on March 27th in Hollis, OK to learn about maximizing your grazing land to its fullest potential! RSVP by reaching out to the Harmon County County Conservation District at 580-688-3674 or email at harmonccd@conservation.ok.gov
- [Woodward CCD Land & Soil Judging Contest](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-workshop-520-675-227-842/) - The Woodward CCD will be hosting a land and soil judging contest on March 26th for junior high and senior high teams. Please contact the WCCD at 580-256-5320 x 108 to register.
- [District Employee Teams Training - March Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788/) - March's training topic will be Cost-Share PY26. If you are a district employee who assists in any capacity with Cost-Share, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days.
- [District Employee Teams Training - March Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276-788-684/) - March's training topic will be Cost-Share PY26. If you are a district employee who assists in any capacity with Cost-Share, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days.
- [GIS Day At The Capitol](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/gis-day-at-the-capitol-2/) - For more information visit - https://okmaps.onenet.net/GIS_day.htm
- [National Land and Range Judging](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-land-and-range-judging/) - For more information and registration details visit - https://www.okconservation.org/nationallandrangejudging
- [Unpaved Roads Program Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/unpaved-roads-program-training-2/) - The Oklahoma unpaved roads program is designed to assist local agencies in learning cost-effective strategies and techniques for mitigating drainage issues and improving the performance of unpaved roads. This is done by providing education on environmentally sound practices that improve drainage, reduce sediment and reduce maintenance costs of unpaved roadways. Register - https://clgtostate.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp1?&course=24LTUPB0221 Program Contacts
- [If Grazing Isn't the Answer, You're Asking the Wrong Questions](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-workshop-520-675-227/) - Join the Woods County OSU Extension and other sponsors for a native grazing event; the guest speaker will be Logan Pribbeno of Wine Glass Ranch, Inc. Meeting will be held at the Cherokee Strip Annex Building located at 901 14th St, Alva, OK beginning at 11:30 am. Lunch will be served. RSVP is required by
- [Unpaved Roads Program Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/unpaved-roads-program-training-3/) - The Oklahoma unpaved roads program is designed to assist local agencies in learning cost-effective strategies and techniques for mitigating drainage issues and improving the performance of unpaved roads. This is done by providing education on environmentally sound practices that improve drainage, reduce sediment and reduce maintenance costs of unpaved roadways. Register - https://clgtostate.org/wconnect/CourseStatus.awp1?&course=24LTUPB0214 Program Contacts
- [District Director Election Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-485-709/) - Election for district director position #2 in each local conservation district where two or more eligible candidates filed. If you have questions, please contact the District Services Division or your local conservation district.
- [District Director Election Candidate Filing Period](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-848-217-862/) - Elections for district director position #2 will take place in each local conservation district on June 4, 2024. Interested parties wishing to run for election must file declaration of candidacy forms with their local conservation district. Additional information regarding district director elections and filing forms may be obtained here, but forms must be returned in
- [Blue Thumb Training in Oklahoma City](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-in-oklahoma-city/) - Blue Thumb is having a training for new volunteers from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday, March 2, 2024 and 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at the Agriculture Building located at 2800 N Lincoln Blvd in Oklahoma City, OK. You may register for the event here. The first day of training will include
- [Blue Thumb Training in Ada](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-in-ada/) - Blue Thumb is hosting a training for new volunteers from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, and 8:30 am to 4:30 pm on Thursday, February 22, 2024. The training will be held at the Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce Building, located at 2020 Lonnie Abbott Boulevard, Ada, Oklahoma 74820. You may
- [86th Annual OACD State Meeting 2024](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/86th-annual-oacd-state-meeting-2024/) - 86h Annual OACD State Meeting "Creating Legacy Through Stewardship" Registration Packet Sponsorship Packet
- [Unpaved Roads Program Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/unpaved-roads-program-training/) - The Oklahoma unpaved roads program is designed to assist local agencies in learning cost-effective strategies and techniques for mitigating drainage issues and improving the performance of unpaved roads. This is done by providing education on environmentally sound practices that improve drainage, reduce sediment and reduce maintenance costs of unpaved roadways. Program Contacts - Trampas
- [SHIP Enrollment Open](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ship-enrollment-open/) - Eligibility for SHIP is open to producers across the state regardless of operation size. Experience or a keen interest in soil health and regenerative agriculture is required. The program is a three-year commitment, during which time participants will create and implement a customized SHIP Conservation Plan. Notably, up to two district directors can also apply,
- [District Employee Teams Training - January Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386-276/) - January's training topic will be the Soil Health Implementation Program (SHIP). If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, January 9 and Wednesday, January 10 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you have
- [District Employee Teams Training - January Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699-386/) - January's training topic will be the Soil Health Implementation Program (SHIP). If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, January 9 and Wednesday, January 10 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm both days. If you have
- [Blue Thumb Training in Stillwater](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-in-stillwater/) - Blue Thumb is having a training for new volunteers from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday, January 27, 2024 and 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Oklahoma State University in Ag Hall at 164 N Monroe Street in Stillwater, OK. The first day of training will include an introduction to the Blue Thumb
- [Unpaved Roads Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/unpaved-roads-training-2/)
- [July Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/july-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [June Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/june-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [May Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/may-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [April Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/april-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [March Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/march-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [February Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/february-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [January Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/january-commission-meeting/) - Regularly Scheduled Meeting Agriculture Building, 2800 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City, OK Link to agenda Approved minutes
- [District Employee Teams Training - December Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314-699/) - December training topic will be End of Year Taxes. If you are a district manager or administrative assistant, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, December 6 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and Thursday, December 7 from 9:30 - 10:30
- [District Employee Teams Training - December Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611-314/) - December training topic will be End of Year Taxes. If you are a district manager or administrative assistant, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, December 6 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm and Thursday, December 7 from 9:30 - 10:30
- [Wildlife Depredation - Wagoner CCD Fall Outreach Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-workshop-520-675/) - Join the Wagoner County Conservation District for their Fall outreach meeting; guest speaker will be Kenny Kellett, Supervisory Biologist, East District Wildlife Services speaking on Wildlife Depredation. Meeting will be held at the Wagoner Civic Center at 301 South Grant Ave in Wagoner, OK beginning at 6:00 pm. Dinner will be served. RSVP is required.
- [Pressure Canning Class](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/pressure-canning-class/)
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission October Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-october-commission-meeting-3/)
- [Guy Sandy Watershed Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/guy-sandy-watershed-tour/) - If you live in the Guy Sandy watershed, please join us for a tour that highlights management practices ranchers are implementing to protect the watershed. The tour is free but registration is required. The tour will begin at 8:30 am at the Murray County Conservation District Office in Sulphur. The event will end at 2:30
- [Lake Wister Family Fun Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/lake-wister-family-fun-day/) - Please join us for a day of watershed education on October 7th from 10 am- 2 pm at Bill J. Barber Park in Poteau. There will be several hands-on educational activities, presentations, hot dogs and more!
- [Ardmore Blue Thumb Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ardmore-blue-thumb-training/) - Blue Thumb will be hosting a training for new volunteers from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday, November 4, 2023 and 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at Murray State College Ardmore, located at 2901 Mt. Washington Rd in Ardmore, OK. The first day of training will include an introduction to the Blue Thumb
- [Enid Blue Thumb Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/enid-blue-thumb-training/) - Blue Thumb will be hosting a training for new volunteers from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday, September 30, 2023 and 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Autry Technology Center located at 1201 W Willow Rd. in Enid, OK. The first day of training will include an introduction to the Blue Thumb program
- [Fighting Fire with Fire Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/fighting-fire-with-fire-workshop/) - Firefighters, landowners, emergency planners, and anyone interested in controlling wildfire fuel loads are encouraged to attend. Learn how to use prescribed fire to reduce wildfire risk and improve the land. Weather permitting we will have a hands-on prescribed fire demonstration Lunch will be provided Please RSVP by October 13th to: Katie Scheihing at: 405-884-2383 580-623-8501
- [District Employee Teams Training - October Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973-611/) - October training topic will be Insurance Option Period. If you are a district employee who receives benefits, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 10, and Thursday, October 12 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days. If you
- [District Employee Teams Training - October Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-973/) - October training topic will be Insurance Option Period. If you are a district employee who receives benefits, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, October 10, and Thursday, October 12 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days. If you
- [Area I Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/area-1-annual-meeting/) - Area Meeting Announcement MEETING REGISTRATION
- [Area II Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/area-2-annual-meeting/) - Area Meeting Announcement MEETING REGISTRATION
- [Area III Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/area-3-annual-meeting/) - Area Meeting Announcement MEETING REGISTRATION
- [Area IV Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/area-4-annual-meeting/) - Area Meeting Announcement MEETING REGISTRATION
- [Area V Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/area-5-annual-meeting/) - Area Meeting Announcement MEETING REGISTRATION
- [Ottawa CCD Locally-Led Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-workshop-520/) - Let the Ottawa County Conservation District know what matters to you by taking part in their Locally Led Conservation Meeting. Meeting will be held at Northeast Tech, 19901 S Hwy 69, Afton, OK on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Dinner will be served. Contact Shirley Hudson, Ottawa County Conservation District,
- [Screening of the documentary "To Which We Belong"](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/screening-of-the-documentary-to-which-we-belong/) - The Oklahoma Conservation Commission in collaboration with the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD) is thrilled to announce the screening of the groundbreaking documentary, "To Which We Belong". "To Which We Belong" showcases the transformative power of regenerative agriculture, a system of farming principles that seeks to reverse the damage caused by years of industrialized
- [District Employee Teams Training - September Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557-392/) - September training topic will be the required enrollment for the IRS E-File IRIS system for 1099s. If you are a district employee who handles taxes, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 12, and Wednesday, September 13 from 1:30
- [District Employee Teams Training - September Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150-325-532-557/) - September training topic will be the required enrollment for the IRS E-File IRIS system for 1099s. If you are a district employee who handles taxes, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, September 12, and Wednesday, September 13 from 1:30
- [Be Ready For the Next Drought](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/be-ready-for-the-next-drought/) - Come and visit the farm of district board member Kenneth Salisbury to observe the implementation of regenerative practices like no-till planting and summer cropping. We also have informative presentations lined up for you, featuring James Blom and Blane Stacy from OCC. They will cover topics such as species selection and identification, improving water retention on
- [Grazing Beyond the Drought](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/grazing-beyond-the-drought/) - Join the Woods County Conservation District on Monday, August 21st at the Northwest Technology Center located at 1801 S 11th St, Alva, OK. Speaker: Jacob Miller 5:30pm Registration 6:00pm Meal served Contact Kari Nixon, District Manager at Woods County Conservation District, at 580-621-3251 or Aaron Sawyers at 620-635-6334 for more information.
- [District Employee Teams Training - July Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676-150/) - July training topic will be FY24 Allocations, Policies, and the release of the NEW Conservation District Handbook. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Monday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 12 from 1:30 pm to
- [District Employee Teams Training - July Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-676/) - July training topic will be FY24 Allocations, Policies, and the release of the NEW Conservation District Handbook. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Monday, July 10 and Wednesday, July 12 from 1:30 pm to
- [A Grand Adventure Summer Camps](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/a-grand-adventure-summer-camps/) - This year the Grand River Dam Authority, Oklahoma Blue Thumb and Oklahoma State University Extension are offering two one-day camps for two different age groups. If your child has attended in the past but are now over 12 and want an enhanced experience we have the camp for them! June 15th will be the regular
- [Riverology 201 Educator Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/riverology-201-educator-workshop/) - Join us for three days of learning all things water! Enhance what you have already learned by discovering new tools; more in-depth information on water quality; how to make it specific to your area. Early Bird Registration (ends May 31) - $75 Registration after May 31 - $100 Registration Ends June 15 Registration is limited
- [Fun with Bugs and Fish at Spring Creek](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/fun-with-bugs-and-fish-at-spring-creek/) - Are you interested in learning more about bug and fish ID? Join us at Spring Creek in Edmond for a fun day of exploring and learning - no experience needed! Blue Thumb staff will lead the experience and teach some of the tips and tricks of identifying some of Oklahoma's fish and bugs. The
- [Tulsa K-8 Workshop with Project Learning Tree & Project WET](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/tulsa-k-8-workshop-with-project-learning-tree-project-wet/) - Workshop featuring Project Learning Tree & Project WET K-8 curriculum guides. Join us for a hands-on workshop featuring Project Learning Tree and Project WET K-8 curriculum guides! Participants will experience activities in a fun and collaborative environment while earning their certification. Lunch will be provided About Project Learning Tree: PLT’s new flagship curriculum Explore Your
- [Tulsa Early Childhood Workshop with Project Learning Tree & Project WET](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/tulsa-early-childhood-workshop-with-project-learning-tree-project-wet/) - Workshop featuring Project Learning Tree & Project WET early childhood education curriculum guides. Join us for a hands-on workshop featuring Project Learning Tree and Project WET early childhood education curriculum guides! Participants will experience activities in a fun and collaborative environment while earning their certification. About Project Learning Tree: Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring
- [OKC K-8 Workshop with Project Learning Tree & Project WET](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/okc-k-8-workshop-with-project-learning-tree-project-wet/) - Workshop featuring Project Learning Tree & Project WET K-8 curriculum guides. Join us for a hands-on workshop featuring Project Learning Tree and Project WET K-8 curriculum guides! Participants will experience activities in a fun and collaborative environment while earning their certification. Lunch will be provided About Project Learning Tree: PLT’s new flagship curriculum Explore Your
- [OKC Early Childhood Workshop with Project Learning Tree & Project WET](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/okc-early-childhood-workshop-with-project-learning-tree-project-wet/) - Workshop featuring Project Learning Tree & Project WET early childhood education curriculum guides. Join us for a hands-on workshop featuring Project Learning Tree and Project WET early childhood education curriculum guides! Participants will experience activities in a fun and collaborative environment while earning their certification. About Project Learning Tree: Trees & Me: Activities for Exploring
- [Blue Thumb Training in OKC](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-in-okc/) - Blue Thumb will be hosting a training for new volunteers from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday, June 3, 2023 and 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (Department of Ag Building) at 2800 N Lincoln Blvd in Oklahoma City, OK. The cost is $25.00. You may register for the
- [Ottawa County Conservation District Youth Fishing Clinic](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-138-793/) - Join the Ottawa County Conservation District, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and Northeast Tech, on Friday, June 2nd from 9 am to noon at the Northeast Tech Afton Campus (19901 S. Hwy 69, Afton, OK) for a FREE youth fishing clinic. Clinic is for youth 12 and under; each participant must
- [78th Creek County Ag Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/creek-county-ag-tour-going-strong-for-more-than-three-quarters-of-a-century-916/) - Registration $10, includes lunch. Stops and Topics include: Mid-America Sale Barn Brewster's Ranch Fisher Farms The Vintage Room The Creek County Ag Tour started during the WWII era, in the year 1943. The goal of the Creek County Conservation District back in 1943 was to share what the individual farmers were doing on their farms
- [District Director Election Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-485/) - Election for district director position #1 in each local conservation district where two or more eligible candidates filed. If you have questions, please contact the District Services Division or your local conservation district.
- [District Director Election Candidate Filing Period](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-848-217/) - Elections for district director position #1 will take place in each local conservation district on June 6, 2023. Interested parties wishing to run must file declaration of candidacy forms with their local conservation district. Additional information regarding district director elections and filing forms may be obtained here, but forms must be returned in person to
- [OKLAHOMA CONSERVATION COMMISSION MAY COMMISSION MEETING](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-may-commission-meeting-2/)
- [Norman Earth Day Festival](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/norman-earth-day-festival-2/) - Please join us for the City of Norman Earth Day Festival at Reaves Park on Sunday, April 23 from noon-5 pm. Reaves Park is located at 2501 Jenkins Avenue, Norman, OK, 73072. Blue Thumb will have a table with a fish printing activity and educational information. For more information, contact Michele Loudenback at michele.loudenback@normanok.gov.
- [Outdoor Adventure Day at the Gathering Place](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/outdoor-adventure-day-at-the-gathering-place/) - Please join us Saturday, April 15, for Outdoor Adventure Day at the Gathering Place in Tulsa from 1:00-6:00 pm. Visit our table to learn about the Crow Creek Community, the Yard by Yard Community Resiliency Program and Blue Thumb. The event is free and open to the public. The Gathering Place is located at 2650
- [Illinois River Watershed Partnership sampling event-Caney Creek](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/illinois-river-watershed-partnership-sampling-events-caney-creek/) - You are invited to help collect water quality, habitat and macroinvertebrate data on Caney Creek on Tuesday, April 25. Enjoy beautiful Caney Creek and learn about macroinvertebrates as you collect and sort aquatic organisms. Please contact Candice Miller at candice.miller@conservation.ok.gov for specifics regarding meeting times, locations and appropriate gear.
- [Illinois River Watershed Partnership sampling events-Baron Fork and Tahlequah Town Branch](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/illinois-river-watershed-partnership-sampling-events-baron-fork-and-tahlequah-town-branch/) - You are invited to help collect water quality, habitat and macroinvertebrate data on Baron Fork and Town Branch on Wednesday, April 26. Enjoy these beautiful creeks and learn about macroinvertebrates as you collect and sort aquatic organisms. Please contact Candice Miller at candice.miller@conservation.ok.gov for specifics regarding meeting times, locations and appropriate gear.
- [Illinois River Watershed Partnership sampling events-Flint Creek and Baron Fork](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/illinois-river-watershed-partnership-sampling-events-flint-creek-and-baron-fork/) - You are invited to help collect water quality, habitat and macroinvertebrate data on Flint Creek and/or Baron Fork on Monday, April 24. Enjoy these beautiful streams and learn about macroinvertebrates as you collect and sort aquatic organisms. Please contact Candice Miller at candice.miller@conservation.ok.gov for specifics regarding meeting times, locations and appropriate gear.
- [Illinois River Watershed Partnership sampling event-Flint Creek](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/illinois-river-watershed-partnership-sampling-event-flint-creek/) - You are invited to help collect water quality, habitat and macroinvertebrate data on Flint Creek on Wednesday, April 12. Enjoy beautiful Flint Creek and learn about macroinvertebrates as you collect and sort aquatic organisms. Please contact Candice Miller at candice.miller@conservation.ok.gov for specifics regarding meeting time, location and appropriate gear.
- [SpringFest at the Tulsa Garden Center](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/springfest-at-the-tulsa-garden-center/) - SpringFest at the Tulsa Garden Center is almost here! SpringFest is a spectacular garden market and educational event for gardening enthusiasts. Please visit the Yard by Yard and Crow Creek Community exhibits during your visit! The event will be held April 7th and 8th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm each day at the Teaching Garden and
- [Conservation Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/urban-soil-health-workshop-970-830-685-195-814-243-710-235/) - Join the East Canadian, Kingfisher, Oklahoma, Cleveland, and McClain County Conservation Districts for a free workshop April 13, 2023 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Guthrie Fairgrounds Education Building (215 Fairground Road, Guthrie, OK). Lunch will be provided; please register at here. For more information, please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS at carol.crouch@usda.gov
- [Conservation Day in the Park](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/urban-soil-health-workshop-970-830-685-195-814-243-710/) - Join the Logan County Conservation District and partners at Historic Mineral Wells Park (901 S. Division) in Guthrie, Oklahoma for a Conservation Day in the Park on Friday, May 12, 2023. Event will take place from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm; grilled hot dogs will be provided for lunch. For more information, please contact the
- [KCCD Annual Awards Banquet](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/urban-soil-health-workshop-970-830-685-195-814-243/) - Join the Kay County Conservation District on March 28, 2023 for the Annual Awards Banquet at the St. Francis Parish Hall (202 S. Academy, Newkirk, OK). Event begins at 6:00 PM with a complimentary meal. RSVPs by March 22 are appreciated. For more information or to RSVP contact Jana Leatherman, Kay CCD District Manager, at
- [6th Annual Locally Led Conservation Banquet](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/urban-soil-health-workshop-970-830-685-195-814/) - Join the Grant County Conservation District and sponsors for the 6th Annual Locally Led Conservation Banquet at the Medford Catholic Parrish Hall on March 28, 2023. Event begins at 6:00 PM with entertainment by "Cowboy Girl at Heart" Nelseena Lehmann and complimentary catered meal. Banker and Pioneer awardees will be recognized. RSVPs are appreciated, but
- [Conservation Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/urban-soil-health-workshop-970-830-685-195/) - Join the Ottawa County Conservation District for a Conservation Workshop on April 4, 2023 at the Inter-Tribal Conference Room (21 N. Eight Tribal Trail, Suite C, Miami, OK). Lunch will be served; please RSVP. For more information or to RSVP contact Shirley Hudson, Ottawa CCD District Manager, at ottawaccd@conservation.ok.gov or 918-542-4576 ext. 3.
- [Soil Health Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/urban-soil-health-workshop-970-830-685/) - The Harmon County Conservation District will be hosting a Soil Health Meeting on April 11, 2023 at the old John Deere Parts store (202 East Broadway) in Hollis, OK starting at 6:00 PM. Blane Stacy – Range Land Specialist – Oklahoma Conservation Commission will present information on the advantage of Cover Crops and demonstrate the
- [Brush Management Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/urban-soil-health-workshop-970-830-685-743/) - The Harmon County Conservation District is hosting a brush management meeting to provide information to landowners/operators on the different types of Brush Control. Information will be provided by: Brandon Reavis - NRCS State Rangeland Management Specialist Melissa Teague - NRCS Resource Conservationist Michael Milner - County Executive Director You will learn: Different management practices for
- [NE OK Cattle Trade Show & Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/urban-soil-health-workshop-970-830/) - Join the Craig County Conservation District and the Ottawa County Conservation District for the NE Oklahoma Cattle Trade Show & Conference. Event will be held at the Craig Co. Fairgrounds Community Center (915 Apperson Drive, Vinita, OK). Dinner provided, please RSVP by April 7, 2023. For more information or to RSVP, contact the Craig County
- [Wyandotte Environmental Festival - Ottawa County](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/urban-soil-health-workshop-970/) - Event will be held at the Wyandotte Pow Wow Grounds (69701 E Highway 60, Wyandotte, OK) from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM. For more information, contact the Ottawa County Conservation District at ottawaccd@conservation.ok.gov or 918-542-4576 ext. 3.
- [Urban Soil Health Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/urban-soil-health-workshop/) - Join the Okmulgee County Conservation District and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for an Urban Soil Health Workshop. Workshop will be held at the OSU Extension Office (1901 N Oklahoma Ave., Okmulgee, OK) from 8:30 am - 1:30 pm. Lunch will be provided; please RSVP by March 27th. For more information and to RSVP, contact the
- [Yard By Yard Spring Workshop - Backyard Food Production](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/outdoor-education-day-conversation-with-blue-thumb-session-2-638-846/) - Join us for a workshop at the Science Museum Oklahoma Gardens to learn all about growing your own food at home! The workshop is free and open to the public, but museum admission is required. Come learn from local farmers and gardeners and meet the people and organizations available to help you with all of
- [Yard By Yard Spring Workshop - Wrap-up Celebration](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/outdoor-education-day-conversation-with-blue-thumb-session-2-638-846-646-227-905-778/) - Join us in OKC to learn tips and tricks for sustainable and functional landscaping from local experts. For more information: Facebook.com/yardbyyardoklahoma or reach out to: yardbyyardproject@gmail.com
- [Yard By Yard Spring Workshop - Healthy Soils At Home](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/outdoor-education-day-conversation-with-blue-thumb-session-2-638-846-646-227-905/) - Join us in OKC to learn tips and tricks for sustainable and functional landscaping from local experts. For more information: Facebook.com/yardbyyardoklahoma or reach out to: yardbyyardproject@gmail.com
- [Yard By Yard Spring Workshop - Welcoming Wildlife](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/outdoor-education-day-conversation-with-blue-thumb-session-2-638-846-646-227/) - Join us in OKC to learn tips and tricks for sustainable and functional landscaping from local experts. For more information: Facebook.com/yardbyyardoklahoma or reach out to: yardbyyardproject@gmail.com
- [Yard By Yard Spring Workshop - Surviving the Drought](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/outdoor-education-day-conversation-with-blue-thumb-session-2-638-846-646/) - Join us in OKC to learn tips and tricks for sustainable and functional landscaping from local experts. For more information: Facebook.com/yardbyyardoklahoma or reach out to: yardbyyardproject@gmail.com
- [Butterflies, Birds and Bees, OH My!](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/butterflies-birds-and-bees-oh-my/) - During this workshop, you will learn the benefits of functional landscapes and how to transform your yard into a space that supports native plants, pollinators, birds and other wildlife. The workshop will be held at Schusterman Benson Library. Please contact cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov for more information. Space is limited.
- [Deer Creek Conservation District-How to Start Container Gardening Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/deer-creek-conservation-district-gardening-workshop/) - Gear up for spring! During this gardening workshop, Ed Crall will teach you how to get started with container gardening. The workshop will be held at the Deer Creek Conservation District: 300 South Broadway Street, Weatherford, OK 73096 For more information, call the Deer Creek Conservation District office at 580-772-7670. There is an indoor space
- [Unpaved Roads Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/outdoor-education-day-conversation-with-blue-thumb-session-2-638/) - Decision makers with local agencies who are responsible for construction, maintenance, and drainage of local unpaved roads can learn cost-effective strategies and techniques for mitigating drainage issues and improving the performance of these roadways. Sponsored in partnership with OK LTAP. Indian Capital Technology Center, 2403 N 41st St E, Muskogee, OK 74403 Contact Trampas Tripp,
- [Blue Thumb Training in Tahlequah](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-in-tahlequah/) - Become a volunteer stream monitor! Join us for Blue Thumb volunteer training in Tahlequah on March 4 & 5. We will meet at the Tahlequah Municipal Armory: 100 N. Water Ave, Tahlequah, OK 74464 Cost is $25. Register here.
- [Environmental Education Expo](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/environmental-education-expo/) - Blue Thumb will have an exhibit, offer a workshop and give a presentation at the 2023 EE Expo at the Oklahoma Zoo. The Expo is Friday, February 3, 2023, from 8:00 am-3:00 pm. The theme of the Expo is "The Sustaining Power of Nature." Student/Retiree Registration is $25.00. Regular registration is $55.00. Purchase tickets here.
- [Webinar: Spotlight on Volunteer Monitoring Programs in Missouri and Michigan](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/webinar-spotlight-on-volunteer-monitoring-programs-in-missouri-and-michigan/) - The Volunteer Monitoring Workgroup of the National Water Quality Monitoring Council is hosting a webinar about volunteer monitoring programs in Missouri and Michigan. Please join us on Tuesday, February 7th at 2:00 pm. Register here to receive a webinar link. The webinar is free of charge.
- [Outdoor Education Day Conversation with Blue Thumb (Session 2)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/outdoor-education-day-conversation-with-blue-thumb-session-2/) - Join Blue Thumb staff members in a conversation to guide our outdoor education days in 2023. If your district expects to offer a natural resource day in 2023, please tune into one of these TEAMS meetings to hear thoughts from others and to provide your own ideas. Sessions will be offered January 24 at 9:00
- [Outdoor Education Day Conversation with Blue Thumb (Session 1)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-268-828/) - Join Blue Thumb staff members in a conversation to guide our outdoor education days in 2023. If your district expects to offer a natural resource day in 2023, please tune into one of these TEAMS meetings to hear thoughts from others and to provide your own ideas. Sessions will be offered January 24 at 9:00
- [Feral Hog Control Symposium II](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/feral-hog-control-symposium-ii/) - Join the Stephens County Conservation District for a Feral Hog Control Outreach program on January 24, 2023 at the Stephens County Fairground (2002 S. 13th Street in Duncan). Learn about feral hog control methods and efforts in Stephens County and hear from featured guest speakers including Aaron Sumrall, Tanner Raasch, Reggie Creekmore, and Dana Davis.
- [World Soil Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/world-soil-day/) - World Soil Day is held annually on December 5 as a means to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and advocating for the sustainable management of soil resources. Soils – quite literally provide most of our food and are central to our planet’s life-support system. Since the first WSD in 2014, the Global
- [Deer Creek Conservation District - Merry Christmas Open House](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/deer-creek-conservation-district-merry-christmas-open-house/) - The Deer Creek Conservation District has something for everyone; come find out all the ways we can help you!
- [Master Irrigator Program; Educational Course, every Tuesday over four weeks - Jan. 17, 24, 31, Feb. 7](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/master-irrigator-program-educational-series-jan-17-24-31-feb-7/) - This series is scheduled for Jan. 17, 24, 31 and Feb. 7 in Goodwell, Okla. Oklahoma State University Extension’s Master Irrigator Program kicks off its third year in January 2023 to educate producers on water conservation and irrigation practices. “The overall goal of the program is to facilitate adoption of water management strategies and technologies by
- [Urban Gardening Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/urban-gardening-workshop/) - Urban Gardening Workshop Gilcrease Museum, Helmerich Ctr-PACCAR Classroom Tulsa, OK Hosted by MCN Conservation District November , 2022 9:30 am to 10:00 am Registration 10:00 am to 10:30 Welcome Susan Neal, Gilcrease Museum, Executive Director 10:30 am to 10:45 am Muscogee (Creek) Nation Conservation District USDA Programs Information
- [Daylight Saving Time Ends](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/daylight-saving-time-ends/)
- [Labor Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/labor-day-3/)
- [Daylight Saving Time Starts](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/daylight-saving-time-starts/)
- [Presidents Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/presidents-day-3/)
- [Christmas Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/christmas-day/)
- [Thanksgiving](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/thanksgiving-3/)
- [Veterans' Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/veterans-day-3/)
- [Independence Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/independence-day-3/)
- [Memorial Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/memorial-day-3/)
- [Earth Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/earth-day/)
- [Easter](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/easter/)
- [2022 Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show, Covington, Kentucky](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/2022-eco-ag-conference-trade-show-covington-kentucky/) - Speakers include OCC Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator Jimmy Emmons, speaking about "Cover Crops." Emmons explores how he integrates cover crops in his own 2,000 acre operation near Leedey. Attendees will learn about the economic benefits of cover crops, as well as the benefits to water retention and soil health. https://ecoag.acresusa.com/fees-registration/
- [OKLAHOMA CONSERVATION COMMISSION MARCH COMMISSION MEETING](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-march-commission-meeting-2/)
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission December Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-december-commission-meeting-2/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [OKLAHOMA CONSERVATION COMMISSION JUNE COMMISSION MEETING](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-june-commission-meeting-2/)
- [OKLAHOMA CONSERVATION COMMISSION DECEMBER COMMISSION MEETING](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-december-commission-meeting-3/)
- [OKLAHOMA CONSERVATION COMMISSION NOVEMBER COMMISSION MEETING](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-november-commission-meeting-3/)
- [OKLAHOMA CONSERVATION COMMISSION SEPTEMBER COMMISSION MEETING](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-september-commission-meeting-3/)
- [OKLAHOMA CONSERVATION COMMISSION AUGUST COMMISSION MEETING](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-august-commission-meeting-3/)
- [OKLAHOMA CONSERVATION COMMISSION JULY COMMISSION MEETING](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-july-commission-meeting-3/)
- [OKLAHOMA CONSERVATION COMMISSION APRIL COMMISSION MEETING](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-april-commission-meeting-2/)
- [OKLAHOMA CONSERVATION COMMISSION FEBRUARY COMMISSION MEETING](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-february-commission-meeting/)
- [The 32nd Annual Environmental Excellence Celebration](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/the-32nd-annual-environmental-excellence-celebration/) - Each year, Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) calls for nominations for environmental awards in a number of categories. The prestigious awards are presented at KOB's highly anticipated annual Environmental Excellence Celebration (EEC) in November. The best of the environmental best in Oklahoma are honored. Award nominees this year include the Yard by Yard Program Save the Date Location:
- [Oklahoma Governor's  Water Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-governors-water-conference-2/) - The 42nd Annual Oklahoma Governor's Water Conference will be held December 7-8, 2022, at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City. Speakers on Dec. 8 include Shanon Phillips, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Water Quality Director General Registration & Sponsorship Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=ZHgwmpg-CE-5CnKLYs8yxYxkn9PImfhBifuwqZTfYyFUNjlFWU01N0hFNFFIWTRLOUhQT0dFSEFaUi4u Register before November 1 to take advantage of early bird pricing and save $50.
- [General Mills Soil Health Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/conservation-fair-135/) - Join the Grant County Conservation District for a Soil Health Field Day; part of the General Mills Project with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Tentative Agenda: 9:30 FIELD AND SOIL PIT DISCUSSIONS WITH GREG SCOTT/RODNEY HERN. VIEW FIELDS WITH GENERAL MILLS 12:00 WAKITA CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOR LUNCH 1:00 RODNEY HERN SUGGESTIONS FOR THE FUTURE 1:30 SPEAKER AARON
- [HAWQS Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/hawqs-workshop/) - The Oklahoma Water Resources Center will be hosting a virtual workshop on OK-HAWQS in collaboration with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and Texas A&M. Please cut and paste link for registration: https://dasnr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqfuGurD0uGtYHeksEg5C0hDOOTkUJX3gV
- [Emergency Drought Commission Meeting at ODAFF Building](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/emergency-drought-commission-meeting-at-odaff-building/) - The Emergency Drought Commission is scheduled to meet on Nov. 9 Emergency Cost-Share Program TIMELINE On September 30, 2022, Emergency Drought Commissioners Blayne Arthur, Julie Cunningham and Trey Lam met and unanimously approved a program proposed by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to distribute the $3 million appropriated by the State Legislature and approved by Governor
- [Native Plant Identification and Nature Walk](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/native-plant-identification-and-nature-walk/) - Grab your camera and take a walk with us. Discover native plants, take a walk in nature and record your visit in pictures (no picking this time). We will have a light snack to begin the day and a tailgate picnic lunch. Please RSVP to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation Conservation District: (918) 549-2609.
- [OACD Area V Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-area-v-meeting/) - OACD Area V Meeting, Nov. 2, Hugo. September 20, 2022 RE: OACD Area V Meeting – Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Dear Area V Conservation District Directors, Conservation District Employees, NRCS Employees, and Partners, On behalf of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Board of Directors, I’d like to invite you to attend the OACD Area
- [ODAFF to Host Virtual Town Hall regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/odaff-to-host-virtual-town-hall-regarding-highly-pathogenic-avian-influenza/) - The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry will host a virtual town hall via Zoom on October 20 at 6:30 p.m. to provide information to the public regarding highly pathogenic avian influenza. In the virtual town hall, the State Veterinarian, Dr. Rod Hall and his staff, will provide an overview of the disease
- [USDA Tribal & Rural Community Webinar](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/usda-tribal-rural-community-webinar/) - The USDA Tribal & Rural Community Webinar scheduled for 1 p.m., Oct. 31. How do you get there, simply follow this Zoom Link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEsduCsqDwjG9B7hHNBaVtFAMk6MLYyMwFH Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS State Tribal Liaison and Kenneth Corn, Rural Development State Director, will provide the welcome while Brian Wiles and Pam Bensley will share information about
- [Noble County Conservation District Watershed Event](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/noble-county-conservation-district-watershed-event/) - Noble County Conservation District is hosting an event for landowners and operators near their watersheds in Noble, Payne, Pawnee & Garfield counties. For more information, please contact: Jeanne Wisdom District Manager Noble County Conservation District 1302 Highway 77 North Perry, OK 73077 Direct: 580-710-3043 Cell: 405-640-6682 Fax: 855-421-3527 nobleccd@conservation.ok.gov
- [Conservation Fair](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/conservation-fair/) - Join the Grant County Conservation District at their Conservation Fair, October 25th, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Grant Co. Expo Center (412 6th Street, Pond Creek, OK). The Conservation Fair is the District's awards program for children who placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in the NACD poster and essay contests. The event also recognizes
- [2022 Oka' Sustainability Conference Registration](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/2022-oka-sustainability-conference-registration/) - At the Oka’ Institute, we recognize water as a critical resource for life as well as a powerful economic driver. We join with strategic partners for the purpose of safeguarding Oklahoma’s water for present and future generations. This two-day conference, November 8th-9th, will include a curated line-up of speakers; Such as agency leaders, cultural dignitaries,
- [Christmas](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/christmas-2/) - With Christmas Eve on Saturday (Dec. 24) and Christmas on Sunday (Dec. 25), the State Holidays are Dec. 26 and 27.
- [Tulsa Farm Show](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/tulsa-farm-show-2/) - https://tulsafarmshow.com/ Dec. 8-9-10, 2022 Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sagenet Center, Expo Square As Oklahoma’s largest indoor farm show with over 400,000 square feet of exhibits, the Tulsa Farm Show is a great end-of-year opportunity to view all the latest in agricultural and ranching equipment. More
- [Soil Health University, produced by High Plains Journal](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/soil-health-university-produced-by-high-plains-journal/) - Soil Health U 2023 will be held January 18-19 in Salina, KS at the Tony's Pizza Events Center. Soil Health U and Trade Show is a two-day event full of educational opportunities. Whether you are well-versed in regenerative agriculture or brand new to the concept, there will be something for everyone at the 2023 Soil Health U and
- [OACD CARE Project Cedar Removal; Regenerative Ag with Livestock Integration](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-care-project-cedar-removal-regenerative-ag-with-livestock-integration/) - Cedar Removal; Regenerative Agriculture with Livestock Integration The CARE Project places an emphasis on assisting socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers/ranchers. The Project will build the capacity of participating organizations to develop and implement conservation projects and strengthen the technical capacity of conservation districts to assist in both conservation planning and Farm Bill Conservation Programs. Lunch
- [OACD Area IV Meeting (In-Person and Virtual Options)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-area-iv-meeting/) - OACD Area IV Meeting information from Sarah Blaney, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts: Dear Area IV Conservation District Directors, Conservation District Employees, NRCS Employees, and Partners, On behalf of the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Board of Directors, I’d like to invite you to attend the OACD Area IV meeting on
- [Lincoln's Birthday](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/lincolns-birthday/)
- [Martin Luther King Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/martin-luther-king-day/)
- [New Year's Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/new-years-day-2/)
- [Drought Commission](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/drought-commission/) - Drought Commission 2 p.m., Oct. 17, 2022 Board Room Agricultural Building Oklahoma City, OK
- [Dealin' With Drought in Southeast Oklahoma](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/dealin-with-drought-in-southeast-oklahoma/) - Makes plans to attend this workshop at Lane, Okla. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 5. For more details please see the attached flyer.
- [Harmon County Workshop for Improving Soil Health](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/harmon-county-workshop-for-improving-soil-health/) - Make plans to attend this free workshop to learn strategies for improving soil health, grazing efficiency, crop yields, drought resilience and profitability in the face of challenging times. For more information please contact Harmonccd@conservation.ok.gov or %80-688-3674.
- [Tillman County Conservation District Free Workshop for Improving Soil Health](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/tillman-county-conservation-district-free-workshop-for-improving-soil-health/) - Please make plans to attend our free workshop to learn strategies for improving soil health, grazing efficiency, crop yields, drought resilience and and profitability in the face of challenging times. For more information please contact tillmanccd@conservation.ok.gov or 580-335-2817
- [Crow Creek Meadow Work Day – Eat Pie do Work](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/crow-creek-meadow-work-day-eat-pie-do-work/) - Participants will help with meadow maintenance while enjoying festive seasonal pies Contact: Cheryl Cheadle 918-398-1804 cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov No registration required
- [Trash for Treat](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/trash-for-treat-2/) - Fun trash removal effort where people exchange a bag of trash for a bag of treats Contact: Cheryl Cheadle 918-398-1804 cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov No registration required
- [Drought Commission Agenda](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/drought-commission-agenda/) - AGENDA DROUGHT COMMISSION September 30, 2022 Board Room 10:00 a.m. Agricultural Building Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Declaration of a Quorum 4. Introduction of Guests 5. Discussion of Proposed Programs 6. Possible Votes on Proposed Programs 7. Public Comments 8. Discussion of Future Meeting Dates 9. New Business 10.
- [Rural Economic Outlook Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/rural-economic-outlook-conference-2/) - Topics include Challenges Facing US Agricultural Producers...What Producers are Telling Us Departmental Research Update 2023 Farm Bill Expectations Livestock Markets and Drought Agricultural Finance Topics Grain Markets and more...
- [Broken Arrow Rose Festival](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/broken-arrow-rose-festival/) - Broken Arrow Rose Festival September 30 (5:30 to 8:30) October 1 (9:00 to 4:00) 418 South Main in Broken Arrow, OK 74012 Family Fun sponsored by Keep Broken Arrow Beautiful Julia Rogers, 918-444-6351 No registration
- [Annual Bridge the Gap Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/annual-bridge-the-gap-conference/) - March 6th through the 9th for the Annual Bridge the Gap Conference. USDA will do a one hour presentation. They will participate in the ECO-Café on March 9th. The Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council (OTCAC) will sponsor the USDA booth at the ECO-Café. The Quapaw Nation is the host for the conference. The conference will
- [OACD Area II Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-area-ii-meeting/) - OACD Area II Meeting, Stillwater.
- [OACD CARE Champion Field Day, Cool Season Critical Area Planting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/care-champion-field-day-cool-season-critical-area-planting/) - The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), the Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project (OBHRPI), and Texas Agriforestry Small Farmers and Ranchers are partnering to increase participation of NRCS programs in agriculture and conservation among socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers and ranchers. The Conservation and Agriculture Reach Everyone (CARE) Project is a collaborative effort led by
- [Fall 2022 Virtual Training Workshops for OK-FIRE Announced](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/fall-2022-virtual-training-workshops-for-ok-fire-announced-2/) - Free training workshops will be offered this fall for both new and experienced users of OK-FIRE, the statewide weather-based decision support system of the Oklahoma Mesonet for wildland fire management with applications to wildfire, prescribed fire, and smoke. Dr. J.D. Carlson, OK-FIRE program manager and fire meteorologist in OSU's Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering,
- [Fall 2022 Virtual Training Workshops for OK-FIRE Announced](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/fall-2022-virtual-training-workshops-for-ok-fire-announced-3/) - Free training workshops will be offered this fall for both new and experienced users of OK-FIRE, the statewide weather-based decision support system of the Oklahoma Mesonet for wildland fire management with applications to wildfire, prescribed fire, and smoke. Dr. J.D. Carlson, OK-FIRE program manager and fire meteorologist in OSU's Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering,
- [Fall 2022 Virtual Training Workshops for OK-Fire Announced](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/fall-2022-virtual-training-workshops-for-ok-fire-announced/) - Free training workshops will be offered this fall for both new and experienced users of OK-FIRE, the statewide weather-based decision support system of the Oklahoma Mesonet for wildland fire management with applications to wildfire, prescribed fire, and smoke. Dr. J.D. Carlson, OK-FIRE program manager and fire meteorologist in OSU's Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering,
- [First Public Meeting for Illinois River Watershed Management Plan Set for October](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/first-public-meeting-for-illinois-river-watershed-management-plan-set-for-october/) - OKLAHOMA CITY, OK—The Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC), in partnership with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resource Division (NRD), has scheduled the first in a series of public meetings to update the watershed-based management plan for the Illinois River Watershed. The meeting will be held October 11 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. The Illinois
- [Farmer Veteran Stakeholders Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/farmer-veteran-stakeholders-conference/) - https://conference.farmvetco.org/registration/
- [OACD State Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-state-meeting/) - Save the dates; please check back for more information. For more information, please contact sarahblaney@okconservation.org
- [Area I Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/area-i-meeting/)
- [OACD Area III Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-area-iii-meeting/) - OACD Area III Meeting, Bartlesville, OK. More details to follow.
- [USDA Webinar for Tribal Nations](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/usda-webinar-for-tribal-nations/) - As the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), State Tribal Liaison, I am dedicated to ensuring that all the Tribal Nations of Oklahoma, their Tribal communities, Tribal organizations and American Indian producers have all the relevant information on NRCS farm bill programs and our free technical assistance. Every five years, Congress takes up a massive piece
- [Cherokee Nation/USDA Outreach](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/cherokee-nation-usda-outreach/) - Contact, Dr. Carol Crouch, State Tribal Liaison for Oklahoma USDA NRCS, carol.crouch@usda.gov
- [CARE Project, Pond Construction Pittsburg County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/care-project-pond-construction-pittsburg-county/) - Save the Date for September 29, 2022 !! Come join us for a field day that discusses "Do's and Dont's" for ponds, Johnson grass myth busters and Ponds during Drought Conditions. September 29th: Robert Kerns, Pittsburg County, Pond Construction, RSVP: Amy Isbell amy.isbell@conservation.ok.gov What is C.A.R.E.? The Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), the Oklahoma
- [CARE Project, Field Day Focusing on Regenerative Ag, Oklahoma County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/care-project-urban-agriculture-well-installation-farmers-markets-oklahoma-county/) - Monday, September 26th @ 5:30pm: Kwame Mboya, Oklahoma County, Spencer OK. No-Till Farming; Soil Health Principles Using: Compost, Cover Crops and Livestock; Drip Irrigation; Rainfall Simulator Effect on Soil; USDA and District Programs. RSVP by SEPTEMBER 22 to Becky Inmon or Josh Kouri, (405) 415-4602 or oklahmaccd@conservation.ok.gov . What is C.A.R.E.? The Oklahoma Association
- [Monarchs in the Park](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/monarchs-in-the-park/) - Blue Thumb will offer an informational booth with a fish printing activity for children. Please contact Becky Zawalski of Blue Thumb for more information, becky.zawalski@conservation.ok.gov The event is free and open to the public.
- [POSTPONED: CARE Project Brush Management, Logan County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/care-project-brush-management-logan-county/) - POSTPONED: Please check back for a rescheduled date for the field day Norman Bufford, Logan County, Crescent, OK. Brush Management, RSVP: Sandy Penn sywade03@hotmail.com Project Contacts OACD: Sarah Blaney, Executive Director, sarahblaney@okconservation.org, or (517) 763-8609 OBHRPI: Willard Tillman, Executive Director, (405) 201 - 6624 TASFR: Igalious “Ike” Mills, Executive Director, tasfr.agriculture@gmail.com, or (409) 543-1411
- [Crow Creek Cleanup - Zink Park](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/crow-creek-cleanup-zink-park/) - Crow Creek Cleanup – Zink Park Saturday, September 24, 2022 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Zink Park, 3150 South Trenton, Tulsa, OK 74104 (Shelter House) Dress in old clothes, closed toes shoes, you might get wet. Also, please bring a cup, we will supply water. First 25 to arrive get a Creek Cleanup T-shirt Cheryl
- [Ellis County Conservation District Locally Led Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ellis-county-conservation-district-locally-led-meeting-2/) - This meeting will include a review of results of the 2022 Natural Resource Concern Survey, prioritization of conservation needs for Ellis County; and will feature guest speakers Jimmy Emmons, OCC Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, and Blane Stacy, OCC Rangeland Specialist. They will discuss cedar management for better range management and drought tolerance. For more information
- [Unpaved Roads Program, event hosted by Lincoln County Conservation Dist.](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/unpaved-roads-program-event-hosted-by-lincoln-county-conservation-dist/) - Contact: Lincoln County Conservation District, (405) 258-5011
- [POSTPONED "It's Too Dry..." or is it? Tillman County Conservation District Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/its-too-dry-or-is-it-tillman-county-conservation-district-workshop/) - POSTPONED...please watch for updates regarding a new date for this event "It's Too Dry..." or is it? Attend our free workshop to learn strategies for improving soil health, crop yields, drought resilience and profitability in the semi-arid climate of western Oklahoma. We will be sharing ideas from a farmer in Northeast Colorado, who has tripled
- [Mechanics of Conducting Prescribed Fires, hosted by Pontotoc and Johnston County CDs](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/mechanics-of-conducting-prescribed-fires/) - Topics will include from Start to Finish How to Conduct a Prescribed Fire: Prepare a Burn Plan; Weather Monitoring; Burn Unit Preparation (Firebreaks and Preparation; Equipment for Firebreak Preparation & Fire Suppression) and Weather Permitting, Demonstration of a live Fire on Unites Under Various Scenarios (Attendee Participation is Highly Encouraged); Spot Fire Demonstration; Mop-up. Please
- [CARE Project Prescribed Grazing, North Caddo, West Caddo, South Caddo Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/care-project-prescribed-grazing-north-caddo-county/) - Thursday, September 8th: OACD CARE Project featuring Jose & Roberto Olvera, This will be a "Fencing and Prescribed Grazing Field Day," hosted by North Caddo Conservation District, West Caddo Conservation District and South Caddo Conservation District. Please RSVP by calling (405) 542-3205, or emailing ncaddocd@conservation.ok.gov Please see the attached flyer for more information What is
- [Feral Hog Outreach Meeting, hosted by Dewey and Major County Conservation Districts](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/feral-hog-outreach-meeting-hosted-by-major-and-dewey-county-conservation-districts/) - Please plan now to join us this fall, on Oct. 11, for our Feral Hog Outreach Meeting at the Chester Community Center in Chester, Okla. Feral hogs are a major problem for the agricultural community, as well as some urban communities, causing millions in damage to land and crops each year. Feral hogs pose disease
- [CARE Project, Pond Construction, Jackson County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/care-project-pond-construction-jackson-county/) - Wednesday, September 21st: Craig Nance, Jackson County, Pond Construction, RSVP: Belinda Dimitratos jacksonccd@conservation.ok.gov Project Contacts OACD: Sarah Blaney, Executive Director, sarahblaney@okconservation.org, or (517) 763-8609 OBHRPI: Willard Tillman, Executive Director, (405) 201 - 6624 TASFR: Igalious “Ike” Mills, Executive Director, tasfr.agriculture@gmail.com, or (409) 543-1411 For more information, please go to: https://www.okconservation.org/care What is C.A.R.E.?
- [Resource Management Conference, Tulsa County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/resource-management-conference/) - This conference will provide training for industries affected by OKR10 permits for stormwater discharges. Attendees will gain training and education to help prevent stormwater discharges. Attendees are eligible for continuing education credits. Please Contact: Gabriael Parker, Tulsa County Conservation District, tulsaccd@conservation.ok.gov; 918-877-9559 Registration information: Early Bird Registration, $85. Registration after September 1, 2022, $100. Lunch
- [OACD Care Project: Champion, Steve Easom, Irrigation, Bee Keeping, Pollinator Habitat, Soil Health, Oklahoma and Cleveland County CDs](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-care-project-champion-steve-easom-irrigation-bee-keeping-pollinator-habitat-soil-health/) - September 17th: Steve Easom, Cleveland County. Bee-keeping and pollinator habitats, RSVP: Rebecca Inmon oklahomaccd@conservation.ok.gov
- [Tulsa State Fair](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/tulsa-state-fair-2/) - The Tulsa State Fair is scheduled for Sept. 29 through Oct. 9.
- [Oklahoma State Fair, Oklahoma City](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-state-fair-oklahoma-city/) - The 2022 Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City is scheduled for Sept. 15-25, 2022 at State Fair Park.
- [OSU Soil Health Field Training: September 1 in Stillwater, 8:30 AM](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/osu-soil-health-field-training-september-1-in-stillwater-830-am/) - OSU Agronomy Research Station: Corner of 6th Street and Western Road Stillwater, Oklahoma Registration not required Come join Oklahoma State University, NRCS and OCC to discuss critical soil health topics including cover cropping, water management and testing, among other topics. Demonstrations will include a cover crop demonstration, rainfall simulator, and soil pit. Come with questions
- [Blue Thumb Training for New Volunteers, Tulsa](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-for-new-volunteers-tulsa/) - Blue Thumb Training for New Volunteers September 10 & 11, 2022 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. OSU Tulsa, Main Hall, 700 N. Greenwood, Tulsa, OK, 74106 Become a Citizen Scientist Volunteer! Monitor a local stream! Candice Miller, candice.miller@conservation.ok.gov 405-464-2838 $25 registration fee, learn more and sign up at https://bluethumbok.gov
- [September NWQMC Volunteer Monitoring Webinar](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/september-nwqmc-volunteer-monitoring-webinar/) - Event: September NWQMC Volunteer Monitoring Webinar Time: 2 pm CT, Sept. 13 Location with address: Virtual Event Relevant Details (free form text with additional information): This webinar is the third in a series about uses of volunteer monitoring data. This webinar focuses on local uses of volunteer monitoring data. Cheryl Cheadle of Blue Thumb (Oklahoma)
- [Nation to Nation: A place for Tribal leaders and USDA leadership to talk, share and learn](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nation-to-nation-a-place-for-tribal-leaders-and-usda-leadership-to-talk-share-and-learn/) - Oklahoma leadership for the USDA, the Chickasaw Nation and the Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council will host a "Nation to Nation" Tribal Consultation Meeting and "Social." This is truly a special event with all of Oklahoma's sovereign Tribes invited to attend. Please see the flyer for additional details.
- [Blaine County Producer Meeting, Blaine County Fairgrounds (Regarding Wildfires and more)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blaine-county-producer-meeting-blaine-county-fairgrounds-regarding-wildfires-and-more/) - Please see flyer for more details
- [Spark a Change - Doug Tallamy and "Nature's Best Hope"](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/spark-a-change-doug-tallamy-and-natures-best-hope/) - Spark a Change – Doug Tallamy and “Nature’s Best Hope” Author Doug Tallamy, a champion of native plants and protecting pollinators will discuss how pollinators can be saved by urban and suburban families planting native plants in their yard. Contact: Britt Muirhead, Pioneer Library System, 405-801-4574 Sunday, August 21, 2022, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. The
- [Doug Tallamy and "Nature's Best Hope"](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/doug-tallamy-and-natures-best-hope/) - Author Doug Tallamy, a champion of native plants and protecting pollinators will discuss how pollinators can be saved by urban and suburban families planting native plants in their yard. Contact: Marilyn Stewart, Oklahoma Native Plant Society, onpsinfo@gmail.com Saturday, August 20, 2:00 p.m. University of Central Oklahoma, Nigh University Center, Constitution Hall, 100 N. University Drive,
- [Author Doug Tallamy and "Nature's Best Hope"](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/author-doug-tallamy-and-natures-best-hope/) - Author Doug Tallamy and “Nature’s Best Hope” Author Doug Tallamy, a champion of native plants and protecting pollinators will discuss how pollinators can be saved by urban and suburban families planting native plants in their yard. Contact: Marilyn Stewart, Oklahoma Native Plant Society, onpsinfo@gmail.com Friday, August 19, 2022 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Jenks High
- [Weatherford Blue Thumb Volunteer Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/weatherford-blue-thumb-volunteer-training/) - The first day of training will include an introduction to the Blue Thumb program and an overview of various ways you can participate as a Blue Thumb volunteer, with a focus on volunteer education opportunities. You will also get to learn about water quality, watersheds, nonpoint source pollution and other topics through a series of
- [OACD CARE Project, Tulsa Champion, Rodney Clark](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-care-project-tulsa-champion-rodney-clark/) - The Tulsa County Conservation District and OACD would like to invite you to join us for a field day highlighting Tulsa County's Champion Rodney Clark and his farm in the city. Please see the attached flyer for additional information and we look forward to seeing you on Aug. 20.
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission September Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-september-commission-meeting-2/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384 Location: Ag Lab Conference Room, 2800 N Lincoln Blvd. For visitors: Please check in at the front desk to be escorted by OCC staff to the meeting.
- [Prescribed Fire Planning Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/prescribed-fire-planning-workshop/) - Topics /activities will include Fire Plans, Fire Weather, Firebreaks, Smoke Management, Pre-burn; Management and Fire Equipment and conducting a burn (weather permitting).
- [Jimmy Emmons presenting keynote address at Farm Tour and Seminar, Monte Vista, Colorado](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/jimmy-emmons-presenting-keynote-address-at-farm-tour-and-seminar-monte-vista-colorado/) - Keynote address by Jimmy Emmons, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator. Emmons is a nationally renowned soil health champion and agricultural producer who has demonstrated successful soil building practices on his farm in western Oklahoma!
- [C.A.R.E. Project Field Day - C.A.R.E. CHAMPION - Major TJ LOVE](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/c-a-r-e-project-field-day-c-a-r-e-champion-major-tj-love/) - Please see the attached flyer. Thank you! If you have questions, please contact: Rhonda Bowman, wagonerccd@conservation.ok.gov or 918-485-4747 x3 Please RSVP by Monday, August 8. No fee required.
- [Jimmy Emmons: Long Live the Soil (Featured Speaker in Canada)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/jimmy-emmons-long-live-the-soil-featured-speaker-in-canada/) - Jimmy Emmons began his soil journey 10 years ago, by adding diversity he cut overall farm purchased fertilizer by 85%. Long Live the Soil! About this event Join us for a full day of presentations and a hands on session in field. Be prepared to get dirty in the soil pit! Jimmy is the third
- [Delaware County Conservation District Come and Go Outreach Event](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/delaware-county-conservation-district-come-and-go-outreach-event/) - Delaware County producers are invited to stop by the Delaware County Conservation District Office to pick up information on programs and services.
- [OACD, USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub, Climate Smart Agriculture Seminar](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-usda-southern-plains-climate-hub-climate-smart-agriculture-seminar/) - As part of their ongoing commitment to help production agriculture in Oklahoma and the Southern Plains region of the United States, the USDA Southern Plains Climate Hub (Climate Hub) in partnership with the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts will be hosting the "Economics of Adaption" seminar 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26. This
- [Grazing Solutions: Fact or Fiction](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/grazing-solutions-fact-or-fiction/) - Blane Stacy, OCC Soil Health Educator, will be a feature speaker on “Do you have weeds or beneficial Forbes? Here’s an opportunity to learn biological indicators. Cost: $50 (lunch provided)
- [Oklahoma Farmers Veteran Coalition](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-farmers-veteran-coalition/) - The Oklahoma Farmers Veteran Coalition says that Joel Heinzeroth will be a featured speaker on behalf of the Oklahoma Farmers Veteran Coalition at our Western OK Workshops on July 21st in Lawton. Registration is required for this event. For more details and to register please go to onieproject.org/olac! The ONIE Project was awarded the Regional
- [Journey to Soil Health](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/journey-to-soil-health/) - Join the Shawnee and Konawa Conservation Districts at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center (1 John C Bruton Dr, Shawnee, OK) to learn about regenerative agriculture and about the agencies in your area and what they have to offer. Registration required by August 15; breakfast will be provided to all registrants. Contact Jo (shawneeccd@conservation.ok.gov, 405-214-2577) or
- [Crow Creek Wa-Tu-Kla at Florence Park](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/crow-creek-wa-tu-kla-at-florence-park/) - Family friendly education event about the Crow Creek Watershed at Florence Park. Event address: 1604 S. Florence Avenue in Tulsa, OK. Contact Cheryl Cheadle, cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov or 918-398-1804 for more information!
- [District Employee Teams Training - July Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387-268/) - July training topic will be FY23 Allocations, Policies, and all the associated changes. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, July 12 and Thursday, July 14 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days.
- [District Employee Teams Training - July Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-387/) - July training topic will be FY23 Allocations, Policies, and all the associated changes. If you are a district employee, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, July 12 and Thursday, July 14 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days.
- [National Association of Conservation Districts Summer Meeting: San Juan, Puerto Rico](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-association-of-conservation-districts-summer-meeting-san-juan-puerto-rico/) - Confirmed Speakers NRCS Chief Terry Cosby Terry Cosby was appointed to serve as chief of the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in May of 2021. In this role, Chief oversees the 3,000 NRCS field offices and their employees across the nation. Cosby began his career with the agency in 1979
- [Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers virtual meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/socially-disadvantaged-farmers-and-ranchers-virtual-meeting/) - The Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Research Center (Policy Center), located at Alcorn State University, is inviting you to participate in a virtual meeting from 9 a.m. to Noon (Central) on June 29 to discuss issues and challenges faced by SDFR in preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill. To register, please go to, https://www.alcorn.edu/discover-alcorn/sdfrpolicyresearchcenter/events/virtual-meeting-registration
- [Pollinator Night at Skydance Bridge in Oklahoma City](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/pollinator-night-at-skydance-bridge-in-oklahoma-city/) - Join Okies for Monarchs for the most bee-utiful sunset party in OKC to celebrate Pollinator Week at Skydance Bridge as it lights up yellow and orange on Tuesday, June 21. Come out and get the most fluttering sunset selfies as the Scissortail Bridge lights up orange and yellow around 8:30pm! Take a stroll through the
- [NACD South Central Meeting - Baton Rouge, La.](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nacd-south-central-meeting-baton-rouge-la/) - NACD South Central Region Meeting, Baton Rouge, La. Crowne Plaza in Baton Rouge. For more information, please go nacdnet.org Hosted by Louisiana Association of Conservation Districts, Capital Soil and Water Conservation District
- [Beyond The Yield, Kearney, Nebraska - Featuring Jimmy Emmons!](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/beyond-the-yield-kearney-nebraska-featuring-jimmy-emmons/) - Soil Regen, a soil health consulting and education company, and Regen Ag Lab, a premier soil health laboratory in Kearney, NE, are proud to announce Beyond the Yield. The Beyond the Yield workshop will be held on June 27-28, 2022, at the Younes Conference Center North in Kearney, NE. Beyond the Yield brings you THE
- [Conservation Leadership Class - Session II](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/conservation-leadership-class-session-ii/) - The 2nd session of the Conservation Leadership Class will be held June 13-14 in Tahlequah. The session will focus on the water quality and effective communication. Activities: Illinois River Float Trip Fish Collection Water Quality Sampling Tour of the Cherokee Nation Heirloom Garden & Native Plant Site
- [Oklahoma Blue Thumb 30th Anniversary Celebration - Save the Date](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-blue-thumb-30th-anniversary-celebration-save-the-date/) - We don't have all the details yet, but we know we are going to have fun as we celebrate the Oklahoma Blue Thumb 30th Anniversary! For more information closer to the date, please go to https://www.bluethumbok.com/ .
- [Oklahoma Blue Thumb Ardmore Training - Save the Date](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-blue-thumb-ardmore-training-save-the-date/) - Please save the date for the Oklahoma Blue Thumb Ardmore Training November 4-5. Please check back for more details.
- [Oklahoma Blue Thumb Enid Training - Save the Date](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-blue-thumb-enid-training-save-the-date/) - Please save the date for the Oklahoma Blue Thumb Enid Training September 30-October 1. Please check back for more details.
- [Oklahoma Blue Thumb Tulsa Training - Save the Date](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-blue-thumb-tulsa-training-save-the-date/) - Please save the date for the Oklahoma Blue Thumb Tulsa Training August 26-27. Please check back for more details.
- [OACD CARE Project Champion Frank Caldwell, Water Well Installation](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-care-project-champion-frank-caldwell-water-well-installation/) - Please join us July 9 at Dover for this OACD CARE Project workshop on Water Well Installation.
- [OACD CARE Project Champion, Susan Minnick High Tunnel/Pollinator Habitat Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-care-project-champion-susan-minnick-high-tunnel-pollinator-habitat-field-day/) - We invite you to join us for this OACD CARE Project Field Day featuring High Tunnel/Pollinator Habitat.
- [OACD CARE Project Champions Washington Jones & James Ray](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-care-project-champions-washington-jones-james-ray/) - Please plan to join us for this event focusing on Multi-Species Prescribed Grazing Management Goats & Cattle Field Day.
- [OACD CARE Project, Champion Rich Auer, Blackberry Control Soil Health Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-care-project-champion-rich-auer-soil-health-field-day/) - The CARE Project places an emphasis on assisting socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers/ranchers. The Project will build the capacity of participating organizations to develop and implement conservation projects and strengthen the technical capacity of conservation districts to assist in both conservation planning and Farm Bill Conservation Programs. Thursday, June 16th–9:30 a.m. Nowata County Fair
- [Feral Hog Control Information Meeting hosted by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Tillman County CD and Cotton County CD](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/feral-hog-control-information-meeting-hosted-by-the-oklahoma-conservation-commission-tillman-county-cd-and-cotton-county-cd/) - Please join us for the Feral Hog Information Meeting from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 29 at 226 N Broadway St., Walters, OK 73572. The meeting is hosted by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Tillman County Conservation District and the Cotton County Conservation District. Presentations will be made by OCC PIG BRIG, Noble Research Institute,
- [Oklahoma Blue Thumb Training –  Oklahoma City - Save the Date](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-blue-thumb-training-oklahoma-city-save-the-date/) - Please save the date for the Oklahoma Blue Thumb Oklahoma City June 3-4. Please check back for more details.
- [Feral Hog Control Information Meeting: Hosted by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Jackson County CD and Harmon County CD](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/feral-hog-control-information-meeting-hosted-by-the-oklahoma-conservation-commission-jackson-county-cd-and-harmon-county-cd/) - Please join us for the Feral Hog Information Meeting from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., June 30 at 711 Tamarack Rd, Altus, OK 73521. The meeting is hosted by the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Jackson County Conservation District and the Harmon County Conservation District. Presentations will be made by OCC PIG BRIG, Noble Research Institute, NRCS
- [Oklahoma Blue Thumb Training - Save the Date](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-blue-thumb-training-save-the-date/) - Please save the date for the Oklahoma Blue Thumb Stillwater Training January 28-29. Please check back for more details.
- [Webinar Prairie Food and Soil Health](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/webinar-prairie-food-and-soil-health/) - Dr. Trisha Jackson will be discussing the use of PrairieFood after wheat harvest and the effects on soil health https://www.agsoilregen.com/event-info/prairiefood-and-soil-health Time & Location Jun 16, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Webinar
- [Webinar Regenerate Restore Reclaim, Lance Gunderson, Soil health testing](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/webinar-regenerate-restore-reclaim-lance-gunderson-soil-health-testing/) - Join Soil Regen as they meet with special guests to discuss soil testing, soil health, regenerative ag practices, profitability, marketing, and other topics This event has a group. You’re welcome to join the group once you register for the event. https://www.agsoilregen.com/event-info/regenerative-verified-webinar-2022-06-08-12-00
- [OACD CARE Champion Project, Gaye Pfeiffer: Logan County CD and Oklahoma County CD Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-care-champion-project-gaye-pfeiffer-logan-county-cd-and-oklahoma-county-cd-field-day/) - Logan County Conservation District and Oklahoma County Conservation District Presentation Topics Diversion Installation Critical Area Planting Soil Health, with an Emphasis on Reducing Fertilizer Application We will hear from our OACD-CARE Champion, Gaye Pfeiffer, Soil Health Specialists and USDA NRCS, & FSA partners. Lunch will be served, RSVP to Geisette Greenwell 405-282-1695 ext. 5
- [Know Your Watershed (presented by Sustainable Tulsa, Inc.)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/know-your-watershed-presented-by-sustainable-tulsa-inc/) - Sustainable Tulsa is hosting Guest Speaker Ed Fite, Grand River Dam Authority, for a presentation on watersheds, to be followed up with a series of round table discussions. (Cheryl will facilitate a round table discussion) June 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Neff Brewery, 321 S. Frankfort Ave, Suite 2 Tulsa OK 74120 CONTACT: Sam
- [District Employee Teams Training - June Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695/) - June training topic will be Longevity. If you are a district employee who handles payroll for your district or who is eligible to receive longevity, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22 from 1:30
- [District Employee Teams Training - June Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110-695-996/) - June training topic will be Longevity. If you are a district employee who handles payroll for your district or who is eligible to receive longevity, you should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, June 21 and Wednesday, June 22 from 1:30
- [OACD CARE Project Champion, Leroy Brinkley: Interspecies Brush Management; Goat & Cattle Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-care-project-champion-leroy-brinkley-interspecies-brush-management-goat-cattle-field-day/) - The CARE Project places an emphasis on assisting socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers/ranchers. The Project will build the capacity of participating organizations to develop and implement conservation projects and strengthen the technical capacity of conservation districts to assist in both conservation planning and Farm Bill Conservation Programs. Lunch will be served, RSVP to Jean Lam,
- [Southwest Drought Learning Network 2022 Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/southwest-drought-learning-network-2022-annual-meeting/) - During the annual meeting we will review the Drought Learning Network structure; hear lessons learned from recent drought; get updates from state climatologists; and work on team goals and projects for the coming year, and more.
- [OACD CARE PROJECT: Big 4 Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/big-four-field-day/) - BIG 4 FIELD DAY Blackberry Control, Cedar Removal, Prescribed Grazing Saturday, May, 21, 2022- 9:00 am Roberts Family Farm 13584 North 365 Rd, Holdenville, OK 74848 (There will also be a site visit in Seminole County) The CARE Project places an emphasis on assisting socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers/ranchers. The Project will build the capacity
- [Langston University 25th Annual Small Farmers Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/langston-university-25th-annual-small-farmers-conference/) - Innovate, Grow and Succeed in Food and Agriculture: Avenue to Building Stronger Oklahoma Communities https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/5zh-CpYPE5i8YDGNT7U1sC?domain=gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com
- [Mayes County Soil Health Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/mayes-county-soil-health-field-day/) - Mayes County Soil Health Field Day 24 May 2022/ 9 AM / Adair Community Center Agenda 9-9:20 Introduction of Speakers and Overview of the Soil Health movement. 9:20-10:10 Blane Stacy - Benefits of Diversity. Forages, forbs, weeds- do they all have their place in soil health? 10:20-11:10 Meg Greski - Is my soil crying for
- [77th Creek County Ag Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/creek-county-ag-tour-going-strong-for-more-than-three-quarters-of-a-century/) - Registration $10, includes lunch. Stops and Topics include: Mid-America Knight Pecan Farms - Knight Family Honey Creek Farms - "For the love of Lavender" Lunch at GoBob Pipe and Steel Terry Butler - Cover Crops, Soil Health, Strategic Grazing H&H Meats - Processing The Creek County Ag Tour started during the WWII era, in
- [Ottawa County Youth Fishing Clinic](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality-138/) - Join the Ottawa County Conservation District, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation and Northeast Tech, on Friday, June 3rd from 9 am to noon at the Northeast Tech Afton Campus (19901 S. Hwy 69, Afton, OK) for a FREE youth fishing clinic. Clinic is for youth 12 and under; each participant must
- [Oklahoma Drought Status Webinar](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-drought-status-webinar/) - Oklahoma Drought Status Webinar Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at 10 am CDT Despite recent rainfall, drought in western Oklahoma has expanded and worsened during early 2022. The U.S. Drought Monitor shows over 1/3 (39.4%) of the state in Extreme (D3) Drought and over a tenth (10.4%) in Exceptional (D4) Drought. Please join us as
- [Feral Swine Information Meeting:  Hosted by OCC, Osage and Pawnee County Conservation Districts](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/feral-swine-information-meeting-hosted-by-occ-osage-and-pawnee-county-conservation-districts/) - Feral Swine Information Meeting Presentations by OCC Pig Brig, Noble Research, NRCS, and APHIS Lunch will be provided RSVP to Osage County Conservation District (918)287-3570 Ext. 3
- [Feral Swine Information Meeting: Hosted by OCC and Kay County Conservation  District](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/feral-swine-information-meeting-hosted-by-occ-and-kay-county-conservation-district/) - Feral Swine Information Meeting: Presentations by OCC Pig Brig, Noble Research, NRCS, and APHIS Lunch will be provided. RSVP to Kay County Conservation District (580)362-2438
- [Common Wealth Urban Farms of OKC Wildcrafting & Herb Fest](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/common-wealth-urban-farms-of-okc-wildcrafting-herb-fest/) - A free, family-friendly event. All ages are welcome! We are so excited to offer this amazing opportunity! Visit booths on making herbal balms, growing an herb garden, herbal teas, medicinal herbs, and making fresh herb sauces. Take a walk through our food forest, learn about seed saving, food sovereignty and indigenous foods, starting your
- [Free Hands-On Habitat Demonstration Field Day: Resilient Land Practices Benefit People and Nature](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/free-hands-on-habitat-demonstration-field-day-resilient-land-practices-benefit-people-and-nature/) - The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma & Oaks & Prairies Joint Venture invites local farmers, ranchers, resource professionals, and land owners to attend a free hands-on demonstration, Saturday, June 11 at the Pontotoc Ridge Preserve Headquarters For more information please contact Cole Fagen (OPJV) CFagen@abcbirds.org or Jeanine Lackey (TNC) jeanine.lackey@tnc.org The event is free but registration
- [Burnin' & Browsin' Field Day, Using Goats & Fire for Woody Plant Control](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/burnin-browsin-field-day-using-goats-fire-for-woody-plant-control/) - Topics will include: Prescribed Fire & Patch-Burn Grazing Multi-species Grazing Sericea & Other Problem Plants Sheep & Goats on Pasture Livestock Guardian Dogs Register at eventbrite by Tuesday, May 10
- [Do you know CROW?: Learn about Crow Creek and the Crow Creek Community](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/do-you-know-crow-learn-about-crow-creek-and-the-crow-creek-community/) - Come join us and learn about your watershed. Free environmental education materials for children. Fun demonstration and activities for the whole family. Get to know CROW, your neighborhood stream!
- [District Director Election Candidate Filing Period](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-848/) - Elections for district director position #3 will take place in each local conservation district on June 7, 2022. Interested parties wishing to run must file declaration of candidacy forms with their local conservation district. Additional information regarding district director elections and filing forms may be obtained here, but forms must be returned in person to
- [Landscaping for Water Quality](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/landscaping-for-water-quality/) - Join the Ottawa County Conservation District on May 10 at the Miami Civic Center Banquet Room for a workshop on how simple changes in landscaping can help protect water quality. Event is free; first 25 registrants will receive a free rain barrel! Contact Shirley Hudson, Ottawa County Conservation District, at ottawaccd@conservation.ok.gov or 918.542.4576 ext. 3350
- [Summer Cover Crops to Support Winter Wheat](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/summer-cover-crops-to-support-winter-wheat/) - Join OCC, the Garfield County Conservation District, and General Mills on May 11 for a discussion of cover crops, soil improvements, and grazing techniques. Lunch will be provided, please RSVP by Friday, May 6. Event will begin at the Bread of Life Building at 317 Main Street, in Garber, OK. Contact Calvina Osburn, Garfield County
- [Ellis County FSA Producer Meeting -  2 p.m. Arnett](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ellis-county-fsa-producer-meeting-2-p-m-arnett/) - Topics Covered will include: Drought/Wildfire Programs Conservation Programs/EQIP ECCD Servicing Programs Loan Programs For more information please contact the Ellis County FSA Office, (580) 885-7244
- [Ellis County Farm Service Agency (FSA) Producer Meeting - 10 a.m. Shattuck](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ellis-county-farm-service-agency-fsa-producer-meeting/) - Topics Covered will include: Drought/Wildfire Programs Conservation Programs/EQIP ECCD Servicing Programs Loan Programs For more information please contact the Ellis County FSA Office, (580) 885-7244
- [District Employee Teams Training - May Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1-110/) - May training topic will be the Joint Plan of Operations. Any district employee who has a conservation.ok.gov email address should attend at least one of the sessions because all employees should be involved in planning; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18 from
- [District Employee Teams Training - May Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-may-session-1/) - May training topic will be the Joint Plan of Operations. Any district employee who has a conservation.ok.gov email address should attend at least one of the sessions because all employees should be involved in planning; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 18 from
- [Okmulgee County Conservation District Field Day, Sage Grass (Broomsedge) Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/okmulgee-county-conservation-district-field-day-sage-grass-broomsedge-field-day/) - Sage grass management and control how to manage sage grass with fertility, grazing and Soil Health. Tuesday, May 17th, 9 am -1 pm Location: Okmulgee County Extension Office 1901 N. Oklahoma Ave Okmulgee, Ok 74447. (Entrance on west side of building) Lunch will be served, RSVP: 918-756-8111 ext 5 or okmulgeeccd@conservation.ok.gov TENTATIVE AGENDA 9:00 am-
- [Pioneer Library System – Water: An Incredible Journey](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/creek-cleanup-and-education-with-pioneer-library-system-and-blue-thumb-5/) - This summer Blue Thumb is working with the Pioneer Library System to provide fun and engaging activities for children for free, no registration is needed. Each session will be indoors and will last about 50 minutes. The theme is “Water: An Incredible Journey!”. Cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov
- [Pioneer Library System – Water: An Incredible Journey](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/creek-cleanup-and-education-with-pioneer-library-system-and-blue-thumb-4/) - This summer Blue Thumb is working with the Pioneer Library System to provide fun and engaging activities for children for free, no registration is needed. Each session will be indoors and will last about 50 minutes. The theme is “Water: An Incredible Journey!”. Cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov
- [Creek Cleanup and Education with Pioneer Library System and Blue Thumb](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/creek-cleanup-and-education-with-pioneer-library-system-and-blue-thumb-3/) - Parmele Park: 1308 N Janeway Ave, Moore, OK 73160. Come one, Come all!! Gain some educational information about creeks and non-point source pollution by watching a hands-on model explanation and then help out the local park/community by picking up some trash. Contact: Kim.shaw@conservation.ok.gov or Britt Muirhead bmuirhead@poineerlibrarysystem.org
- [Water Appreciation Day at the State Capitol](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/water-appreciation-day-at-the-state-capitol/) - Water Appreciation Day will be hosted by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board on April 18, 2022, in the State Capitol's 2nd floor rotunda. Water agency and organization displays will be featured from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is held to demonstrate the importance of Oklahoma's water resources and provide information on water management,
- [Oklahoma Women in Ag and Small Business Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-women-in-ag-and-small-business-conference/) - The Oklahoma Women in Ag and Small Business conference provides risk management education in the areas of production, marketing, financial, legal and human risks inherent to women owned operations. Four general sessions and 24 concurrent workshops focusing on educational information and resources to mitigate and manage risks through implementation of new methods and tools. For
- [NRCS 101, Getting Back to the Basics](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-101-getting-back-to-the-basics/) - Please join us on April 27 for USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service Multi-County Community Outreach Meeting, NRCS 101: Getting Back to the Basics. Please see the flyer for more details.
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 19 Free Webinar - Haskell, Latimer, LeFlore](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-19-free-webinar-haskell-latimer-leflore/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you! To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DtzxHg8yR8Wvv74XHmY95g
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 20 Free Webinar - Pontotoc, Coal, Atoka, Johnston, Bryan, Marshall](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-20-free-webinar-pontotoc-coal-atoka-johnston-bryan-marshall/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZwRuppceR4C-QyzZ4CTwvg Thank you!
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 21 Free Webinar - Pushmataha, Choctaw, McCurtain](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-21-free-webinar-pushmataha-choctaw-mccurtain-2/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_X-NaefAsR4Knlo28RWB_8A Thank you!
- [Redlands & City of El Reno Land Judging, Range & Pasture](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/redlands-city-of-el-reno-land-judging-range-pasture/) - Redlands and the City of El Reno will hold a Land Judging Compeition for Range & Pasture, prior to the National Land & Range Judging Competition. Please see the flyers for more details.
- [Plasticulture Field Day sponsored by the Dewey County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/plasticulture-field-day-sponsored-by-the-dewey-county-conservation-district/) - Come enjoy the afternoon with Brian Pritchard from Elk City and Ben Marks to see first hand demonstration on how Plasticulture gardening works. Please see the attached image for more details!
- [Dewey County Conservation District Fourth Grade Outdoor Natural Resource Classroom](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/dewey-county-conservation-district-fourth-grade-outdoor-natural-resource-classroom/) - We wanted to share this great event with you, the Dewey County Conservation District Fourth Grade Outdoor Natural Resource Classroom. For more information please contact: Coleta Bratten Dewey County Conservation District PO Box 36, 306 S. Broadway Taloga, OK 73667 O: 580-328-5366 F: 855-421-7630 Email: deweyccd@conservation.ok.gov Website: deweycountyconservation.com
- [OACD CARE Project](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oacd-care-project/) - The CARE Project places an emphasis on assisting socially disadvantaged and veteran farmers/ranchers. The Project will build the capacity of participating organizations to develop and implement conservation projects and strengthen the technical capacity of conservation districts to assist in both conservation planning and Farm Bill Conservation Programs. Champion Josh Emerson is fencing off his riparian
- [Upper Elk Creek Site 23D Final Inspection](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/upper-elk-creek-site-23d-final-inspection/) - The final inspection for Upper Elk Creek Site 23D on the east side of Elk City, is scheduled for 10 a.m., April 20.
- [Springfest at Woodward Park](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/springfest-at-woodward-park/) - Come join us for this kickoff to the 2022 Spring Gardening Season. For more information, please contact Stephanie Freeman, sfreeman@tulsagardencenter.org April 8, 2022 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. April 9, 2022 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Oklahoma Conservation Commission's Blue Thumb program will be providing Yard by Yard exhibits and activities.
- [Earth Day Durant and Beyond!](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/earth-day-durant-and-beyond/) - Join us for this Earth Day Celebration and Educational Event For more information, please contact, Elizabeth Callicoat (Elizabeth.callicoat@durantisd.org) The Oklahoma Conservation Commission's Blue Thumb program will provide Yard by Yard exhibits and activities. April 22, 2022 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Durant Intermediate School 1314 Waco Street, Durant OK 74701
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission May Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-may-commission-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Kingfisher County Conservation District's Annual Natural Resource Days for All County 4th Graders](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/kingfisher-county-conservation-districts-annual-natural-resource-days-for-all-county-4th-graders/) - The Kingfisher County Conservation District has our Annual Natural Resource Days for All County 4th Graders coming up May 4-5 at the City Park in Kingfisher. For more information, please contact: Lea Ann Nowlin, Kingfisher County Conservation District, 405-375-3200 x102.
- [NWC Webinar Invitation - Taking Care of the Investment - Operation and Maintenance of USDA NRCS Assisted Flood Control Projects](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nwc-webinar-invitation-taking-care-of-the-investment-operation-and-maintenance-of-usda-nrcs-assisted-flood-control-projects/) - You are invited to a Zoom webinar sponsored by the National Watershed Coalition When: Apr 22, 2022 10:00 AM (Central) Topic: Taking Care of the Investment-Operation and Maintenance of USDA NRCS Assisted Flood Control Projects Description: This National Watershed Coalition (NWC) webinar will address regular operation and maintenance of earthen embankment dams and their spillways.
- [Harmon County Pasture Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/harmon-county-pasture-day/) - For more information about the Harmon County Pasture Day, please contact the Harmon County Conservation District at harmonccd@conservation.ok.gov .
- [Pioneer Library System – Water: An Incredible Journey](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/pioneer-library-system-water-an-incredible-journey-5/) - This summer Blue Thumb is working with the Pioneer Library System to provide fun and engaging activities for children for free, no registration is needed. Each session will be indoors and will last about 50 minutes. The theme is “Water: An Incredible Journey!”. Cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov
- [Pioneer Library System – Water: An Incredible Journey](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/pioneer-library-system-water-an-incredible-journey-6/) - This summer Blue Thumb is working with the Pioneer Library System to provide fun and engaging activities for children for free, no registration is needed. Each session will be indoors and will last about 50 minutes. The theme is “Water: An Incredible Journey!”. Cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov
- [Pioneer Library System – Water: An Incredible Journey](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/pioneer-library-system-water-an-incredible-journey-4/) - This summer Blue Thumb is working with the Pioneer Library System to provide fun and engaging activities for children for free, no registration is needed. Each session will be indoors and will last about 50 minutes. The theme is “Water: An Incredible Journey!”. Cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov
- [Pioneer Library System – Water: An Incredible Journey](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/pioneer-library-system-water-an-incredible-journey-3/) - This summer Blue Thumb is working with the Pioneer Library System to provide fun and engaging activities for children for free, no registration is needed. Each session will be indoors and will last about 50 minutes. The theme is “Water: An Incredible Journey!”. Cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov
- [Pioneer Library System – Water: An Incredible Journey](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/pioneer-library-system-water-an-incredible-journey-2/) - This summer Blue Thumb is working with the Pioneer Library System to provide fun and engaging activities for children for free, no registration is needed. Each session will be indoors and will last about 50 minutes. The theme is “Water: An Incredible Journey!”. Cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov
- [Pioneer Library System – Water: An Incredible Journey](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/pioneer-library-system-water-an-incredible-journey/) - This summer Blue Thumb is working with the Pioneer Library System to provide fun and engaging activities for children for free, no registration is needed. Each session will be indoors and will last about 50 minutes. The theme is “Water: An Incredible Journey!”. Cheryl.cheadle@conservation.ok.gov
- [Farming for the Future](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/farming-for-the-future/) - Join us at the Shady Villa Hotel in historic Salado, TX for a workshop on increasing profitability on your farm or ranching operation using diversity, nutrient management, and implementing soil health practices. ​ Speakers include Jimmy Emmons, rancher and farmer from Leedey, OK and Oklahoma Conservation Commission Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, Dr. Rick Haney,
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 15 Free Webinar - Osage, Washington, Nowata, Craig](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-15-free-webinar-osage-washington-nowata-craig/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_3sitd3trQXKokcYtKpSEjQ Thank you!
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 14 Free Webinar - Stephens, Garvin, Murray, Carter, Love, Jefferson](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-14-free-webinar-stephens-garvin-murray-carter-love-jefferson/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hbq_cijrSzOZrV5lblSskw Thank you!
- [Spoil your Soil](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/spoil-your-soil/) - Spoil your Soil May 14, 2022 9am-4pm Lunch Provided $50/person Location The Red Barn at 35210 Choctaw Road Waynoka, OK Learn How to: Build a Johnson-Su Bio-reactor An excellent method to make compost Create Biochar Makes High Carbon Content to improve soil. Spread Worm-casting slurry Known to increase the Brix
- [District Employee Teams Training - April Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-887-186/) - April training topic will be Tech with OMES; OMES representatives will be presenting. Any district employee who has a conservation.ok.gov email address should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 14 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days.
- [District Employee Teams Training - April Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-887/) - April training topic will be Tech with OMES; OMES representatives will be presenting. Any district employee who has a conservation.ok.gov email address should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, April 12 and Thursday, April 14 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days.
- [Woodward County Conservation District 2022 Outdoor Classroom at Boiling Springs](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/woodward-county-conservation-district-2022-outdoor-classroom-at-boiling-springs/) - The 2022 Outdoor Classroom of the Woodward County Conservation District will be held at Boiling Springs. The event is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 5 and all of the 3rd grade students in Woodward County are invited. Several presenters are scheduled for the day. For more information please contact: Susan Burton, Woodward
- [Earth Day 2022](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/earth-day-2022-2/) - Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, and Earth Day 2022 will occur on Friday, April 22. The holiday is now a global celebration that’s sometimes extended into Earth Week, a full seven days of events focused on green living. The brainchild of Senator Gaylord Nelson and inspired
- [The NACD 67th Stewardship Week is April 24-May 1, "Healthy Soil: Healthy Life"](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/the-nacd-67th-stewardship-week-is-april-24-may-1-healthy-soil-healthy-life/) - Stewardship Week is an excellent time for sharing stories of many of the great stewards of the land and more. For more about this week, please go to nacdnet.org .
- [Careers in Agriculture Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-501-670/) - Are you a high school student curious about career opportunities in agriculture? Join the Beaver County Conservation District June 7, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Conservation District Barn (138821 EQ 14th Road in Beaver, OK) to learn more about opportunities available. Registration for the event for attendees is not required. If you are an
- [One "Sweet" Local Led Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-501/) - Join the Beaver County Conservation District April 12, 2022 at the Beaver County Stockyards (West Main St., Beaver, OK) for a locally led meeting. The locally led meeting will help determine future program offerings. District Directors and staff, FSA, NRCS, Farm Bureau, and others will be on hand to speak to attendees. Meeting will be
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 6 Free Webinar - Harmon, Jackson](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-6-free-webinar-harmon-jackson/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you! To register please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jcDLWwb8R7W0syAChZTq6Q
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 11 Free Webinar - Lincoln, Creek, Okfuskee, Pottawatomie](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-11-free-webinar-lincoln-creek-okfuskee-pottawatomie/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you! To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_olawhWRdStutAUdRorcKpA
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 12 Free Webinar - Caddo, Grady](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-12-free-webinar-caddo-grady/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you! To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fj37SXvVRM6lyi4UhAmImA
- [Creek Cleanup and Education with Pioneer Library System and Blue Thumb](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/creek-cleanup-and-education-with-pioneer-library-system-and-blue-thumb-2/) - Come one, Come all!! Gain some educational information about creeks and non-point source pollution by watching a hands-on model explanation and then help out the local park/community by picking up some trash. Contact: Kim.shaw@conservation.ok.gov or Britt Muirhead bmuirhead@poineerlibrarysystem.org
- [Creek Cleanup and Education with Pioneer Library System and Blue Thumb](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/creek-cleanup-and-education-with-pioneer-library-system-and-blue-thumb/) - Come one, Come all!! Gain some educational information about creeks and non-point source pollution by watching a hands-on model explanation and then help out the local park/community by picking up some trash. Contact: Kim.shaw@conservation.ok.gov or Britt Muirhead bmuirhead@poineerlibrarysystem.org
- [15th Annual Eastern Oklahoma Ag Trade Show](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/15th-annual-eastern-oklahoma-ag-trade-show/) - Make plans to attend the 15th Annual Easter Oklahoma Ag Trade Show. Please see the flyer for additional details.
- [This is Place Welcome Event](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/this-is-place-welcome-event/) - Relevant Details (free form text with additional information): All are invited to the This is Place Welcome Event happening July 9, 2022, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Little Axe Community Center. This is Place is partnering with BlueThumb Oklahoma, Soil Health, Yard by Yard, and other Oklahoman environmentally focused organizations to bring ecological
- [Ag on Lincoln](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ag-on-lincoln/) - The first Ag on Lincoln in 2021, held in the ODAFF Building Parking Lot, was a huge success. Numerous ag-related groups and agencies gather to provide you a one-on-one opportunity to learn about agriculture and interact. Watch here as we gather additional details for the second annual Ag on Lincoln.
- [Livestock and Soil Health Working for You with Dale Strickler and Lucinda Stuenkel](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/livestock-and-soil-health-working-for-you-with-dale-strickler-and-lucinda-stuenkel/) - March 18, 2022 8:30 am - 2 pm Concordia, Kansas For more information: https://kssoilhealth.org/event/livestock-soil-health-working-for-you/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
- [VIRTUAL: Logistics of Grazing Management --  Producer Experiences](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/virtual-logistics-of-grazing-management-producer-experiences/) - March 17, 2022 8-9:30 am VIRTUAL For more information: https://kssoilhealth.org/event/what-are-the-logistics-of-starting-and-managing-a-grazing-program-virtual/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
- [NCAT Soil Health Innovations Virtual Conference with David Montgomery, Alejandro Carrillo and Dr. Hannah Hemmelgarn](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ncat-soil-health-innovations-virtual-conference-with-david-montgomery-alejandro-carrillo-and-dr-hannah-hemmelgarn/) - NCAT Soil Health Innovations Conference with David Montgomery, Alejandro Carrillo and Dr. Hannah Hemmelgarn March 15-16, 2022 8:30 am VIRTUAL For more information: https://www.ncat.org/soil-health-innovations-conference/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
- [Growing With Integrity: Better Soil, Better Life](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/growing-with-integrity-better-soil-better-life/) - Growing With Integrity: Better Soil, Better Life Presented by Oklahoma Grazing Lands Coalition. Sponsorship opportunities available. Speakers Nicole Masters and Jonathan Lundgren. Topics: Listening to the land, transitional tips for soil health, insects and soil, boosting microbes and germination Contact: Sara Bullis 405-853-5005 call or text. Registration fee: $200. Call/text Sara Bullis or go to
- [Blue River Foundation Watershed Management Discussion](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-river-foundation-watershed-management-discussion/) - The Blue River Foundation of Oklahoma would like to invite you to their Watershed Management Discussion on March 28th from 6-9PM. This event will be held in the Ag-Sci Building at Murray State College in Tishomingo, Oklahoma. Dinner will be provided, so please RSVP by calling 580.559.5151 or emailing oka@ecok.edu. Speaker Topics will include: Introduction
- [Wagoner CCD Watershed Symposium](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892-848-988/) - Join the Wagoner County Conservation District at the Red Baron Ranch in Coweta to learn the importance of watersheds, their financial impact, the legal aspects, the maintenance and operation required, and much more. Event is free, but registration is required; please RSVP by March 18, 2022. Lunch will be provided. For questions or to RSVP
- [Adair County Conservation District Interactive Field Demonstration Day Highlighting work of CARE Champion Christopher Longshore](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/adair-county-conservation-district-interactive-field-demonstration-day-highlighting-work-of-care-champion-christopher-longshore/) - The Adair County Conservation District is scheduled to Host Interactive Field Demonstration Day to Highlight the Conservation Work of CARE Champion, Christopher Longshore on March 8, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at Adair Park – Larry Adair Building in Stilwell, OK This interactive event will showcase the process of prescribed grazing/fencing that can improve the resiliency and
- [District Director Election Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853-892/) - Election for district director position #3 in each local conservation district. If you have questions, please contact the District Services Division or your local conservation district.
- [District Employee Teams Training - March Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703-853/) - March training topic will be completion of Form I-9 for Employment Eligibility Verification; Kari Kuykendall, HR Specialist, will be presenting. Any district employee who handles or might handle completion of this form for your district should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on
- [District Employee Teams Training - March Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807-703/) - March training topic will be completion of Form I-9 for Employment Eligibility Verification; Kari Kuykendall, HR Specialist, will be presenting. Any district employee who handles or might handle completion of this form for your district should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 9 Free Webinar - Kay, Noble, Pawnee, Payne counties](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-9-free-webinar-kay-noble-pawnee-payne-counties/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_F-AQhx4KRamnhTdysAP35g More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you!
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 18 Free Webinar - Seminole, Hughes, Pittsburg and McIntosh Counties](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-18-free-webinar-seminole-hughes-pittsburg-and-mcitosh-counties/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vY0fu7OpQ-2hynEMDnabCA More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you!
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 10 Free Webinar - Kingfisher, Logan, Canadian, Oklahoma, Cleveland and McClain counties](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-10-free-webinar-kingfisher-logan-canadian-oklahoma-cleveland-and-mcclain-counties/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f8R2QYFOQ5WdhGqtx5KGTA More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you!
- [OCA Ranch Rodeo](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oca-ranch-rodeo/) - Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association Ranch Rodeo at the Lazy E Arena, near Guthrie.
- [Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association Convention & Trade Show](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-cattlemens-association-convention-trade-show-2/) - The 70th Annual Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association Convention & Trade Show. Contact: Courtney McNeff, OCA Marketing & Trade Show Coordinator, cmcneff@okcattlemen.org
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 3 Free Webinar - Ellis, Woodward, Dewey, Major and Blaine Counties](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-3-free-webinar-ellis-woodward-dewey-major-and-blaine-counties/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Uv6jVJZqRMO3ShM0-dQq7Q More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you!
- [Ranchers' Lunchtime Series - Preparing for Extended Drought](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ranchers-lunchtime-series-preparing-for-extended-drought/) - Ranchers' Thursday Lunchtime Series Description: Preparing for Extended Drought Thursday, February 10, 2022 12:00 PM https://dasnr.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Tt4GaSxfSeyhF1H-01ePrw?fbclid=IwAR2tTQPGO81rZ7aQlp-s-KGfw8tgL_OqJcY-2V47GjMJipZH1x2C0io05e4
- [Woodward Blue Thumb Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/woodward-blue-thumb-training/) - Help your Local Streams and Rivers! Would you like to know more about your local streams and rivers? Attend a training that will give Woodward area “citizen scientists” the opportunity to monitor local streams. The State of Oklahoma’s “Blue Thumb Water Quality Education Program” will train citizens on Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and
- [GIS Day at the Capitol](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/gis-day-at-the-capitol/) - GIS Day at the Capitol is a unique opportunity for the public and private sectors to highlight the uses of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and to showcase how the technology is being used as a decision-making tool throughout the state of Oklahoma. We will be holding our Annual Event, March 9, 2022, on the 2nd
- [Farming Evolution 2022: Farmers and Ranchers Speaking to Farmers & Ranchers](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/farming-evolution-2022-farmers-and-ranchers-speaking-to-farmers-ranchers/) - Feb 16-17 registration and coffee/rolls 7:30 am, program 8:30-5 Whether you look at regenerative ag concepts with a wary eye or fully embrace the ideas, this event is for you. This year’s program is packed with farmer/rancher presenters: people with boots on the ground, families to provide for, and bank notes to service. Topics include
- [Southeast Kansas Soil and Health Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/southeast-kansas-soil-and-health-conference/) - Topics to include adoption of regenerative practices (keynote Macauley Kincaid), managing soils for production and profit, erosion demonstrations with rainfall simulator, producer panel. Sponsored by K-State Extension, Great Plains Regeneration, SARE, Kansas Dept of Health, Kansas Alliance for Wetlands & Streams. Free to attend but please pre-register at: bit.ly/soilhealthregister or contacting James Coover below. Contact:
- [Women Managing The Farm Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/women-managing-the-farm-conference/) - This conference brings together female farm operators, farm partners, landowners and farm wives into an empowering, engaging and credible learning environment. Past in-person conference attendance averages 250 women, who range from those already actively engaged in farming and ranching to the who have just married into or inherited a farm. Topics include business management, marketing,
- [Kansas Statewide Women In Agriculture Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/kansas-statewide-women-in-agriculture-conference/) - Feb 26, 2022 at 8:30 am Corning Community Building: Corning KS Men and women welcome. Speakers include Mark and Nanette Potter (The Silent Epidemic), Mary Jo Irmen (Generational Wealth That Will Save the Family Farm), Angela Dake (Hidden Hill Farms), Candy Thomas (Soil Health 101) and Debbie Lyons-Blythe (Grazing & Livestock Benefits). For registration/more info
- [Regenerative Ag Lessons & How to make cover crops pay without grazing](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/regenerative-ag-lessons-how-to-make-cover-crops-pay-without-grazing/) - South Hutchinson Community Building: 101 W Ave C, South Hutchinson KS Michael Thompson will share about his regenerative ag journey and what he’s learned along the way. Brice Custer will show us how he is able to make cover crops without grazing pay for him on his farm. Contact Howard Miller 620-727-6546 for more information
- [Woodward Expo/Farm Expo 2022](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/woodward-expo-farm-expo-2022/) - The Farm Expo "Main" Building will again be the big Event Center. This is the 38th Annual Farm & Home Show. Visitors come from not only Northwest Oklahoma, but the entire Tri-State area! Join K101 at the show! For more information: smiller@k101online.com
- [Conservation Day at the State Capitol](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/conservation-day-at-the-state-capitol/) - For more details on Conservation Day at the State Capitol, please go to the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts website, https://www.okconservation.org/
- [Ag Day at the Capitol](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ag-day-at-the-capitol/) - The 2022 Oklahoma Agriculture Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol is scheduled for Thursday, March 24. This is always a great opportunity to get great look at the many aspects of agriculture in our state.
- [Eighth annual Oklahoma Local Agriculture Summit](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/eighth-annual-oklahoma-local-agriculture-summit/) - The eighth annual Oklahoma Local Agriculture Summit is set to take place March 1 - March 3, 2022, at the Stoney Creek Hotel located at 200 W. Albany Street, Broken Arrow, Okla. The focus of the conference is to increase the availability of local food in Oklahoma communities and strengthen farmers markets and agritourism
- [Norman Earth Day Festival](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/norman-earth-day-festival/) - Date(s): Sunday April 24th, 2022 Time: Noon to 5 p.m. Location with address: Andrews Park, 201 W Daws St., Norman, OK 73069 Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in hands-on activity, exhibits, demonstrations. Learn to respect and protect our earth’s air, water, soil, forests, wildlife and all natural resources. Learn about the wonder and beauty
- [District Employee Teams Training - February Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839-807/) - February training topic will be Filing Meetings. Any district employee who handles meetings in your district should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 10 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days. If you have questions,
- [District Employee Teams Training - February Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110-839/) - February training topic will be Filing Meetings. Any district employee who handles meetings in your district should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Wednesday, February 9 and Thursday, February 10 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days. If you have questions,
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 16 Free Webinar - Ottawa, Delaware, Cherokee, Adair and Sequoyah Counties](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-16-free-webinar-ottawa-delaware-cherokee-adair-and-sequoyah-counties/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kBne04imQNeWC64bvEr6Lg More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you!
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 4 - Roger Mills, Beckham and Greer](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-4-roger-mills-beckham-and-greer/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to, https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_kgsGDuCTSm2PIc-NCxd_Tw Thank you!
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 2 Free Webinar - Beaver, Harper and Woods Conservation Districts](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-2-free-webinar-beaver-harper-and-woods-conservation-districts/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0F08_GuYTAundQX1sfHlPg More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you!
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 13 Free Webinar - Cotton and Comanche Counties](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-13-free-webinar-cotton-and-comanche-counties/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_8wMyBLw8Sf-Dwj4BymdQug More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you!
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 8 Free Webinar - Alfalfa, Grant, Garfield Counties](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-8-free-webinar-alfalfa-grant-garfield-counties/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. For more information please contact Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160. To register, please go to https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tRgO8MHsS3-kaKi1jfLRTw More information will be added closer to this event. Thank you!
- [117th AFR Convention](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/117th-afr-convention/) - February 11-13, 2022 Embassy Suites by Hilton, Norman - Hotel & Conference Center 2501 Conference Dr. Norman, Ok Agenda Highlights Friday, February 11th Executive Kick-Off | 9:00 a.m. Agents: Succession Planning | 9:30 a.m. Oklahoma Insurance Commission Glen Mulready Agent Luncheon Keynote Speaker | 11:30 a.m. First General Session | 1:00 p.m. Kids Korral Cornhole
- [Regenerate Oklahoma Farmer to Farmer Webinar With Eric Perner, REP Provisions, Marketing Regenerative Products](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/regenerate-oklahoma-farmer-to-farmer-webinar-with-eric-perner-rep-provisions-marketing-regenerative-products/) - A friendly reminder for this evening's farmer to farmer webinar with Eric Perner from REP Provisions to discuss marketing regenerative products. Eric is a cattle rancher, a professional mechanical engineer and a co-founder of REP Provisions. He uses his diverse skill sets to develop unique environmental solutions for various problems in agriculture. Eric is an educator on
- [Haskell County Conservation District Fifth Grade Fishing Clinic](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/haskell-county-conservation-district-fifth-grade-fishing-clinic/) - The Haskell County Conservation District will be holding a 5th grade fishing clinic from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 21 at the Stigler Country Club.
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 17 Free Webinar - Mayes, Muskogee, Okmulgee, Rogers, Wagoner, Tulsa Conservation Districts](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-17-free-webinar-mayes-muskogee-okmulgee-rogers-wagoner-tulsa-conservation-districts/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. To register for this free webinar, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AWhJv-CRTCWgLaqEA7P0Ew For more information please contact: Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160.
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 5 Free Webinar - Custer and Washita](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-5-free-webinar-custer-and-washita/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. To register for this free webinar, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5OjaNX2MToGhABt904-Qyg For more information please contact: Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160.
- [McAlester Blue Thumb Volunteer Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/mcalester-blue-thumb-volunteer-training/) - About this event Blue Thumb is having a training for new volunteers from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday, March 5, 2022 and 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at McAlester Expo Center at 4500 W Hwy 270 in McAlester, OK. The first day of training will include an introduction to the Blue Thumb
- [National Ag Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-ag-day/) - Purpose The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) is an organization uniquely composed of leaders in the agriculture, food and fiber communities dedicated to increasing the public awareness of agriculture's vital role in our society. The Agriculture Council of America and the National Ag Day program was started in 1973. Core Values ACA believes that every
- [Doug Tallamy present "Nature's Best Hope"](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/doug-tallamy-present-natures-best-hope/) - Book signing 1 - 2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m. Oklahoma City-Doug Tallamy, acclaimed author of several books about native plants and their impact on the environment will be speaking at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 5 at the University of Central Oklahoma at the Nigh University Center’s Constitution Hall, on Garland Godfrey Drive, Edmond, OK.
- [Doug Tallamy presents "Nature's Best Hope"](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/doug-tallamy-presents-natures-best-hope/) - Presentation 6 p.m.; Book signing, 5 -6 p.m., 7-8 p.m. Tulsa-Doug Tallamy, acclaimed author of several books about native plants and their impact on the environment will be speaking at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4 in Jenks at the Jenks High School Building #6 Auditorium, 205 E B Street, in Jenks, OK. A hero
- [NRCS, Oklahoma Tribal Conservation Advisory Council Team 7 Free Webinar - Kiowa and Tillman Conservation Districts](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-oklahoma-tribal-conservation-advisory-council-team-7-free-webinar-kiowa-and-tillman-conservation-districts/) - You will receive USDA program updates, local conservation information and access to numerous resources. To register for this free webinar, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o1hPBfOPR_CSuYAahWjfoA For more information please contact: Dr. Carol Crouch, NRCS, Carol.crouch@usda.gov or (405) 331-0160.
- [Beginning Farmers and Ranchers/Veterans Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/beginning-farmers-and-ranchers-veterans-meeting/) - Here's a new opportunity to start off the new year; please join us to learn about resources available to assist your farm/ranch operation. Learn about programs and assistance available for beginning farmers and ranchers from OSU Extension, USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development, the Farmer Veteran Coalition, and the Logan
- [Stephens County Conservation District Feral Hog Control Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/stephens-county-conservation-district-feral-hog-control-workshop/) - Join the Stephens County Conservation District on January 13 for a Feral Hog Control Workshop. Program portion will begin at 10:00 a.m. with the following guest speakers tentatively scheduled: Pig Brig Biologist, Aaron Sumrall, Oklahoma Conservation Commission Feral Hog Technician, Tanner Raasch, Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation State Trapper, Reggie Creekmore, HogStop Bait Representative, Daniel
- [Economics of Soil Health, Reduced Tillage, Cover Cropping](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/economics-of-soil-health-reduced-tillage-cover-cropping/) - Weighing the costs and benefits of soil health management practices is a primary concern for producers considering the adoption of such practices. However, the economic information needed for making data-driven, science-based decisions is difficult to find. Recognizing that cropping and operating systems, climate, and soils vary, the Soil Health Institute has done extensive research to
- [4th Annual NEMO/WCIL Soil Health Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/4th-annual-nemo-wcil-soil-health-workshop/) - Featuring Jimmy Emmons, Keith Berns, Russ Jackson, Andrew Rueschel, David Otte. Topics include making soil health work anywhere, interseeding covers into standing grain crops, integrating covers into your rotation, livestock breakout sessions, and producer Q&A panel. Contact/registration: RSVP by January 21 to 573-985-8611 ext 3, or http://mosoilandwater.land/ralls Free to attend. Lunch provided.
- [No-Till On The Plains Winter Conference Jan. 25-26 (Workshops on Jan. 24)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/no-till-on-the-plains-winter-conference/) - Jimmy Emmons of Leedey, Okla., the OCC Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, will be speaking at the 26th Annual Winter Conference. No-Till on the Plains Winter Conference January 24-26, 2022 Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills Dr. Wichita KS “Fundamentals” and “Advanced” soil health workshops January 24 at extra cost. Conference January 25-26. Agenda/Contact/registration: 2022 Winter Conference |
- [Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts' 84th Annual State Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-association-of-conservation-districts-annual-meeting/) - Dear Conservation District Directors, Employees, and Partners, We are incredibly excited to be able to offer the 2022 Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts State Meeting in person again. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way that we interact, partner, and deliver conservation. We are looking forward to providing a forum of discussion for regenerative ag
- [Crossroads of Oklahoma Farm Show, El Reno, Okla. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Feb. 24-25, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Feb. 26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/crossroads-of-oklahoma-farm-show-el-reno-okla-9-a-m-5-p-m-feb-24-25-9-a-m-5-p-m-feb-26-9-a-m-4-p-m/) - The C&M Production Group is proud to announce the "2022 Crossroads of Oklahoma Farm Show" at the new Canadian County Expo & Event Center in El Reno, OK....February 24, 25 & 26 2022 Feb. 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 26, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Make
- [North Fork of Red River Conservation District Education/Outreach Event for Feral Swine Project](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/north-fork-of-red-river-conservation-district-education-outreach-event-for-feral-swine-project/) - The North Fork of Red River Conservation District is hosting an education/outreach event in regards to its Feral Swine project. The event is scheduled for January 12 at the Beckham County Activity Center in Sayre. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. and the program is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with lunch provided. For more information,
- [Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-farm-bureau-annual-meeting-2/) - The premiere event of Oklahoma Farm Bureau, our annual meeting is the largest gathering of Farm Bureau members in Oklahoma. With sessions featuring engaging speakers, awards presentations and Oklahoma Farm Bureau’s business sessions, our annual convention is a great way to connect with fellow Farm Bureau members. The three-day event features our Young Farmers and
- [Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Summer Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-farm-bureau-young-farmers-and-ranchers-summer-conference/) - Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Summer Conference 2022 Dates: July 29-30 • Enid Young agriculturalists ages 18-35 gather each summer to develop their leadership abilities, learn more about Oklahoma agriculture and connect with others who share their interests, challenges and excitement. Held in a different part of Oklahoma each year, the conference includes
- [One week remaining until the 2022 YARD BY YARD Application Deadline (Jan. 20, 2022)](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/one-week-remaining-until-the-2022-yard-by-yard-application-deadline-jan-20-2022/) - Application Deadline is January 20, 2022 Friends of Blue Thumb and the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts is working together to offer the Yard by Yard Community Resiliency Project to ten additional conservation districts in 2022. You received last month information from OACD about this exciting project! Please open the attachment, which is the
- [NACD U&C Webinar - Solar Pollinator Habitat](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nacd-uc-webinar-solar-pollinator-habitat/) - The new pollinator habitat garden and walking trail surround a solar panel farm and contain 7 self-guided interactive learning stations for local families to learn more about the science behind pollinators and solar power. Learn more from the district and their partners about this demonstration garden and community resource. Register today! https://nacdnet.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nacdnet/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1151
- [Thanksgiving](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/thanksgiving-2/) - Official State Holiday Thanksgiving
- [Veterans Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/veterans-day-2/) - Official State Holiday Veterans Day
- [Labor Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/labor-day-2/) - Official State Holiday Labor Day
- [Independence Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/independence-day-2/) - Official State Holiday July 4, Independence Day
- [President's Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/presidents-day-2/) - Official State Holiday President's Day
- [Memorial Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/memorial-day-2/) - Official State Holiday Memorial Day
- [Martin Luther King, Jr. Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day-2/) - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Official State Holiday
- [Earth Day 2022](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/earth-day-2022/) - Happy Earth Day to all!!!
- [Blue Thumb Volunteer Training](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-volunteer-training/) - Blue Thumb is having a training for new volunteers from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday and Sunday, January 29 and 30, 2022. About this event Blue Thumb is having a training for new volunteers from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday, January 29, 2022 and 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Oklahoma State
- [District Employee Teams Training - January Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181-110/) - January training topic will be the NEW Poultry Litter Transfer Program. Any district employee who would be involved with this type of program in your district should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, January 25 and Thursday, January 27 from 1:30
- [District Employee Teams Training - January Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-181/) - January training topic will be the NEW Poultry Litter Transfer Program. Any district employee who would be involved with this type of program in your district should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on Tuesday, January 25 and Thursday, January 27 from 1:30
- [Locally-Led Conservation, Monarch Habitat and much more to be featured in Free Conservation Webinar, Dec. 21](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/locally-led-conservation-monarch-habitat-and-much-more-to-be-featured-in-free-conservation-webinar-dec-21/) - “Locally-Led Conservation, Monarch Habitat and much more to be featured in Free Conservation Webinar, Dec. 21” Time – whether you keep it on your watch, your phone or the dash of your pickup – is a very important resource for you as an agricultural producer. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Oklahoma Tribal
- [Increasing Profitability Through Regenerative Agriculture](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/increasing-profitability-through-regenerative-agriculture/) - Event Title: Increasing Profitability Through Regenerative Agriculture, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 8-9, 2021 Presented by Understanding Ag, LLC’s David Kleinschmidt, Shane New and Doug Peterson. Topics include Principles of Soil Health and Adaptive Stewardship, Making Grazing Highly Profitable and Desirable, Successful Marketing Strategies for Enhanced Net Margins, Designing Cover Crop Mixes, Nutrient Management,
- [Southeast Kansas Soil Health Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/southeast-kansas-soil-health-conference/) - Southeast Kansas Soil Health Conference The goals of this conference are to increase the adoption of cover crops and no-till, improve farmer’s and rancher’s profitability, and create awareness of the accessibility of cover crop seed from our local Green Cover Seed location. We will have speakers giving demonstrations and presentations of various systems in which
- [Virtual: Cattle Conversations: Utilizing Cover Crops for Grazing by Augustine Obour](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/virtual-cattle-conversations-utilizing-cover-crops-for-grazing-by-augustine-obour/) - Virtual: Cattle Conversations: Utilizing Cover Crops for Grazing by Augustine Obour Presented by K-State Research & Extension Contact/Registration fee: Free. Register at Online Survey Software | Qualtrics Survey Solutions
- [Virtual: Missouri State Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/virtual-missouri-state-conference-on-cover-crops-and-soil-health/) - Missouri State Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health Virtual Conference presented by University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture. This conference will bring together farmers, agribusiness reps, Extension and agency staff, farm organization reps, researchers, and more to learn about and share experiences using regenerative farming to improve soil health. Highlights will be presentations
- [Kansas Forage & Grassland Council Winter Forage Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/kansas-forage-grassland-council-winter-forage-conference/) - Kansas Forage & Grassland Council Winter Forage Conference Presented by KSFGC, KSU and NRCS. Sponsorship/vendor opportunities available. Agricultural specialists will speak on a variety of topics such as alfalfa production, crabgrass production potential, ration supplementation with high grain prices, combating woody encroachment on native range, and a farmer panel discussing their progressive approaches and alternative
- [Virtual: Grassland Management in a Changing Climate by Daren Redfearn](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/virtual-grassland-management-in-a-changing-climate-by-daren-redfearn/) - Virtual: Grassland Management in a Changing Climate by Daren Redfearn Location with address: Access Zoom webinar at Fall Seminars & Leu Lectures | Center for Grassland Studies (unl.edu) Relevant Details: Presented by University of Nebraska-Lincoln Center for Grassland Studies. Students may register to take CGS Fall Seminar Series for academic credit. Contact: Liz Husmann, liz.husmann@unl.edu
- [The Big Soil Health Event](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/the-big-soil-health-event/) - The Big Soil Health Event Relevant Details: Presented by Soil Regen. For more info, go to THE BIG SOIL HEALTH EVENT | Soil Regen (agsoilregen.com) Contact: Liz Haney: liz.haney@agsoilregen.com Sara Varble sarah.varble@agsoilregen.com Russell Hedrick russell@agsoilregen.com Registration fee: $100. Register online at THE BIG SOIL HEALTH EVENT | Soil Regen (agsoilregen.com)
- [KSU Watersheds Cover Crops & Livestock Grazing Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ksu-watersheds-cover-crops-livestock-grazing-tour/) - KSU Watersheds Cover Crops & Livestock Grazing Tour Bus transportation provided from FHSU campus coliseum (north parking lot) in Hays, KS leaving at 8:15 am. Focus on cover crops: how to use them for grazing, how cover crops improve soil health/water quality, how to design mixes, and how to make cover crops work for YOU.
- [Soil Health in the West, Conference & Beginner Workshop, St. George, Utah](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/soil-health-in-the-west-conference-beginner-workshop-st-george-utah/) - Oklahoma Conservation Commission Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator Jimmy Emmons will serve as a keynote speaker at this St. George, Utah Conference & Beginner Workshop. Emmons is a Leopold Conservation Award Winner and a 2021 Oklahoma Conservation Hall of Fame inductee. For more information, please go to www.utahsoilhealth.org
- [Ottawa CCD Soil Health Workshop/OACD CARE Project](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ottawa-ccd-soil-health-worksheet/) - Join OACD and the Ottawa County Conservation District for a Soil Health Workshop highlighting the CARE Project. The CARE project places an emphasis on assisting socially disadvantage and veteran farmers/ranchers. The project will build the capacity of participating organizations to develop and implement conservation projects and strengthen the technical capacity of conservation districts to assist
- [State Association of Kansas Watersheds 71st Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/state-association-of-kansas-watersheds-71st-annual-meeting/) - The State Association of Kansas Watersheds Annual Meeting is scheduled for Jan. 31-Feb. 2. For more info please go to https://sakw.org/
- [Amarillo, Texas Farm & Ranch Show](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/amarillo-texas-farm-ranch-show/) - The Amarillo Farm & Ranch Show, slated for Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at the Amarillo Civic Center in Amarillo, Texas, will return as an in-person event for 2021. This popular agriculture trade show took a year off in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and will bring more than 400 exhibitors back to the Amarillo Civic
- [Oklahoma Youth Expo](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-youth-expo/) - Relevant Details: The Oklahoma Youth Expo is recognized as the largest youth event in the state of Oklahoma. The livestock show brings over 7,000 exhibitors along with their educators and families from all of Oklahoma’s 77 counties. Over the course of the ten-day event, OYE has a $24 million impact on Oklahoma City. Where: State
- [District Employee Teams Training - December Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734-740/) - December training will cover end of year taxes. Any district employee who handles filing end of year taxes within your district should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on December 15 and December 16 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days. If
- [District Employee Teams Training - December Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672-734/) - December training will cover end of year taxes. Any district employee who handles filing end of year taxes within your district should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on December 15 and December 16 from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days. If
- [21st Annual Virtual Bridging the Gap Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/21st-annual-virtual-bridging-the-gap-meeting/) - The 21st Annual Virtual Bridging the Gap Meeting is scheduled for March 7-10, 2022. This event is co-hosted by The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma & The USDA Forest Service. For more information contact Misty Madbull, (580) 642-7911, mmadbull@choctawnation.com or Marla Collins, (573) 405-0220, marla.r.collins@usda.gov. Also for updates, please check the Bridging the Gap Meeting on
- [Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) 77th annual convention](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/kansas-association-of-conservation-districts-kacd-77th-annual-convention/) - 77th Annual Convention Hyatt Regency Hotel, Wichita, KS November 21-23, 2021 The Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) will host its 77th annual convention this year at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Wichita, KS . The theme for this year’s event is “Partnerships, Purpose and Passion: the Pathway for Success". To view the convention program
- [Dewey County Conservation District, Fourth Grade Natural Resource Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/dewey-county-conservation-district-fourth-grade-natural-resource-day/) - The Dewey County Conservation District Fourth Grade Natural Resource Day is set for April 26 near Lenora, OK.
- [22nd Small Farms Conference, Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project, Inc., in Partnership with OACD](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/22nd-small-farms-conference-oklahoma-black-historical-research-project-inc-in-partnership-with-oacd/) - The 22nd Small Farms Conference, presented by the Oklahoma Black Historical Research Project, Inc., in partnership with the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts (OACD), is offering an In Person/Virtual Webinar event titled "Equality and Fairness." Presentations include: An USDA Debt Forgiveness Update, USDA CFAP Update, Crop Insurance, OACD CARE Project Update, Heir Property Land Loss
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission November Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-november-commission-meeting-2/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission October Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-october-commission-meeting-2/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission August Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-august-commission-meeting-2/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission July Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-july-commission-meeting-2/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission June Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-june-commission-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission April Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-april-commission-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission March Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-march-commission-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission January Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-january-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission February Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-february-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Governor's Water Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-governors-water-conference/) - The annual Oklahoma Governor's Water Conference attracts hundreds of water officials and citizens who share an avid interest in Oklahoma's water resources management, development, and protection. Current water issues and policies are discussed by state, federal, and local experts. The Student Research Water Poster Competition, held concurrently, offers students from any institution of higher learning
- [Virtual North American Lake Management Society 41st International Symposium](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/north-american-lake-management-society-41st-international-symposium/) - Relevant Details: The virtual conference will consist of multiple panels and discussions focused on the value of water for economics, ecology and culture. Topics will include: Harmful Algal Blooms; Invasive Species; Nutrients & Internal Loading Dynamics; Bioindicators In Reservoirs; Water Quality Standards; Wetlands; Climate Change Impacts; Western State Water Issues; Watershed Planning; Lake Management &
- [Green Cover Seed Webinar: Featuring Jimmy Emmons](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/green-cover-seed-webinar-featuring-jimmy-emmons/) - Jimmy Emmons, OCC Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, is a Leopold Winner and Oklahoma Conservation Hall of Fame inductee. Jimmy will be the featured speaker in the opening week of the Green Cover Seed Webinar Series! Beginning October 26th and continuing on for 7 weeks. Green Cover will be hosting and presenting various topics and discussions
- [Regenerate Oklahoma Webinar featuring Oklahoma Conservation Commissioner Phil Campbell](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/regenerate-oklahoma-webinar-featuring-oklahoma-conservation-commissioner-phil-campbell/) - Phil Campbell, the Area II Commissioner of the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, will be featured in a Conversation on the History of Black Farming in Oklahoma and Creating a New Narrative. The virtual event is hosted by Regenerate Oklahoma! Phil is a regenerative, cross cattle operator based in Luther who practices rotational grazing to increase soil
- [2021 National Watershed Coalition Virtual Conference, November 16-17](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-watershed-coalition-webinar/) - The National Watershed Coalition Webinar is scheduled for Nov. 16-17. The conference will take place mid-day, November 16 and 17. Join us for a lineup of top presenters for the latest in Watershed Program activity and information. You only have to register once for the two days. Our agenda features fresh Watershed Program perspectives, case
- [TIME CHANGE - FALL BACK ONE HOUR](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/time-change-fall-back-one-hour/) - When local daylight time is about to reach Sunday, November 7, 2021, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 7, 2021, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.
- [Illinois River Watershed Partnership Eco-Assessment](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/illinois-river-watershed-partnership-eco-assessment-3/) - Location: Exact Location will be emailed or texted directly to participant Other: No experience is necessary to volunteer! Learn about benthic macroinvertebrates (stream bugs) as we collect and process a sample stream side. We will be getting in the creek. If you have boots/waders please bring them but if you need to borrow boots/waders, we
- [Illinois River Watershed Partnership Eco-Assessment](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/illinois-river-watershed-partnership-eco-assessment-6/) - Location: Exact Location will be emailed or texted directly to participant No experience is necessary to volunteer! Learn about benthic macroinvertebrates (stream bugs) as we collect and process a sample stream side. We will be getting in the creek. If you have boots/waders please bring them but if you need to borrow boots/waders, we will
- [Illinois River Watershed Partnership Eco-Assessment](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/illinois-river-watershed-partnership-eco-assessment-5/) - Location: Exact Location will be emailed or texted directly to participant Other: No experience is necessary to volunteer! Learn about benthic macroinvertebrates (stream bugs) as we collect and process a sample stream side. We will be getting in the creek. If you have boots/waders please bring them but if you need to borrow boots/waders, we
- [Illinois River Watershed Partnership Eco-Assessment](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/illinois-river-watershed-partnership-eco-assessment-4/) - Location: Exact Location will be emailed or texted directly to participant Other: No experience is necessary to volunteer! Learn about benthic macroinvertebrates (stream bugs) as we collect and process a sample stream side. We will be getting in the creek. If you have boots/waders please bring them but if you need to borrow boots/waders, we
- [Illinois River Watershed Partnership Eco-Assessment](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/illinois-river-watershed-partnership-eco-assessment-2/) - Location: Exact Location will be emailed or texted directly to participant Other: No experience is necessary to volunteer! Learn about benthic macroinvertebrates (stream bugs) as we collect and process a sample stream side. We will be getting in the creek. If you have boots/waders please bring them but if you need to borrow boots/waders, we
- [Illinois River Watershed Partnership Eco-Assessment](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/illinois-river-watershed-partnership-eco-assessment/) - The Exact Location will be emailed or texted directly to participant No experience is necessary to volunteer! Learn about benthic macroinvertebrates (stream bugs) as we collect and process a sample stream side. We will be getting in the creek. If you have boots/waders please bring them but if you need to borrow boots/waders, we will
- [Trash for Treat](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/trash-for-treat/) - Trash pick up from Crow Creek area as it flows through Zink Park Contact: Cheryl Cheadle 918-398-1804 This is a free event.
- [6th Annual Lake Thunderbird Workshop and Clean-Up Event](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/6th-annual-lake-thunderbird-workshop-and-clean-up-event/) - Help clean up Lake Thunderbird while also learning about how to care for our watershed. Blane Stacy with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission will be demonstrating the Rainfall Simulator. The City of Norman Stormwater Division will lead group discussions on issues and solutions for helping the lake. Then participants will scatter about for an epic trash
- [Turning Grazing Grass into Money:  A Grazing Management Field Day, Lam Farms](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/turning-grazing-grass-into-money-a-grazing-management-field-day-lam-farms/) - This Field Day at Lam Farms with focus on Soil Health Principles that impact grazing potential for livestock. There will be Grazing demos, Field Demos and much more! Registration: Please RSVP to Meg Greski, Soil Health Educator for Oklahoma Conservation Commission meg.greski@conservation.ok.gov 405-522-4303, call or text. Again, please register, lunch will be provided
- [2021 Northeastern Colorado Progressive Ag Symposium, West Greeley Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/2021-northeastern-colorado-progressive-ag-symposium-west-greeley-conservation-district/) - The West Greeley Conservation District is hosting their 2021 Northeastern Colorado Progressive Ag Symposium. This year’s Symposium will be held at the Double Tree Hotel and Conference Center in Greeley, Colorado on November 3-4, 2021. Refer to all the details at: 2021 Northeastern CO Progressive Ag Symposium – West Greeley Conservation District (wgcd.org) In
- [PrairieFood Forum plus Soil Health Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/prairiefood-forum-plus-soil-health-workshop/) - PrairieFood Forum & Soil Health Workshop Join us in Pratt, Kansas to hear from top leaders in regenerative agriculture. Oklahoma Conservation Commission Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator Jimmy Emmons will be a featured speaker. Jimmy and his family own and manage 2,000 cropland acres and 5,000 rangeland acres in Dewey County, Okla. The farm was converted
- [2022 National Land and Range Judging Competition](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/2022-national-land-and-range-judging-competition/) - he next National Land and Range Judging Contest is scheduled to be held May 3-5, 2022. The new registration form is posted to the district website at: https://www.okcountyconservation.com/national-l-r-judging.... OACD and its partners have missed hosting this great event, and we are looking forward to see everyone again next year.
- [Regenerate Oklahoma Webinar Featuring Jimmy Emmons](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/regenerate-oklahoma-webinar-featuring-jimmy-emmons/) - Be sure to watch this outstanding webinar presented by Oklahoma Conservation Commission Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator Jimmy Emmons. Emmons is a Leopold Conservation Award recipient and 2021 inductee into the Oklahoma Conservation Hall of Fame. With soil health management, Emmons has data proving that his soil changed from an Entisol to a Mollisol according to
- [District Employee Teams Training - November Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840-672/) - November training will cover the Cost-Share Program, including the new upcoming program year. Any district employee who handles cost-share within your district should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on November 16th and November 17th from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm both days.
- [District Employee Teams Training - November Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175-840/) - November training will cover the Cost-Share Program, including the new upcoming program year. Any district employee who handles cost-share within your district should attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on November 16th and November 17th from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm both days.
- [Oklahoma Holistic Health: Revolutionizing health through regenerative approaches to living](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-holistic-health-revolutionizing-health-through-regenerative-approaches-to-living/) - Oklahoma Holistic Health is about creating community and access to empowering knowledge. Through our events, we foster practitioner-to-practitioner relationships who often work in silos while also facilitating a one-stop shop experience for attendees to access vetted holistic health practitioners and related business in Tulsa and the surrounding areas: 1 PM - 4 PM Speaking 1:30
- [Regenerate Oklahoma Webinar: The Importance of Soil Health, Human Health and The Power of Story](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/regenerate-oklahoma-webinar-the-importance-of-soil-health-human-health-and-the-power-of-story/) - Make plans to view this excellent webinar Monday evening discussing the importance of soil health, human health and the power of story with outstanding presenters Amy Seiger, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission Soil Health Coordinator; Nicol Ragland, Executive Director, Regenerate Oklahoma and Erin Martin, Gerontologist/Director, Conscious Aging Solutions!
- [Blue Thumb Training for New Volunteers - Claremore, Okla.](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/blue-thumb-training-for-new-volunteers-claremore-okla/) - Blue Thumb is having a training for new volunteers from 8:30am to 4:30pm on Saturday, November 6, 2021 and 8:30am to 4:30pm on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Rogers State University in the Loshbaugh Hall Room 112 in Claremore, OK. The first day of training will include an introduction to the Blue Thumb program and
- [The Nature Conservancy Volunteer Work Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/the-nature-conservancy-volunteer-work-day/) - The Nature Conservancy Volunteer Work Day (helping nature thrive). Help us remove waxy-leaf privet from Oka' Yanahli Preserve and Collect native flower sees (a project in conjunction with the Tribal Alliance for Pollinators) Please bring your lunch snacks, water and gloves. (Long pants, sturdy boots, and hat highly recommended). TNC will provide all the tools,
- [CANCELED: Project WET, by ECU Institute for Math and Science Education](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/project-wet-by-ecu-institute-for-math-and-science-education/) - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED (Please watch for future events): Oklahoma Conservation Commission Multidisciplinary: reading, writing, math, science. Water resources, hands-on, easy to use. About this event: Not just for science teachers. This multidisciplinary program incorporates reading and writing writing all the while teaching about water resources through hands-on, investigative and easy-to-use activities. The Project
- [Ellis County Conservation District Locally-Led Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ellis-county-conservation-district-locally-led-meeting/) - Since inception, one goal of the Conservation Commission has been to align their programs with the needs of the local people. In order to do this, public comments and participation is needed. Please join the Ellis County Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service offices in a locally led meeting on Thursday, October 28th
- [Plant ID Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/plant-id-field-day/) - Discover local plants and improve diversity on your own property. We will travel to two different locations to help expand your plant knowledge. Lunch and light breakfast will be provided. Please, RSVP to Muscogee (Creek) Nation Conservation District: 918-549-2609. Partners include the USDA Farm Service Agency, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, Hughes County Conservation District and
- [Natural Resource Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/natural-resource-day/) - Private Natural Resource Day event with Harvest Hills 5th Grade Elementary. Sponsored by Oklahoma County Conservation District in partnership with Putnam City Schools and Shiloh Camp. For more information, contact Becky Inmon, Oklahoma County Conservation District, 405.521.1332
- [Oka' Institute Sustainability Virtual Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oka-institute-sustainability-virtual-conference/) - Oka' The Water Institute at East Central University At the Oka’ Institute, we recognize water as a critical resource for life as well as being a powerful economic driver. We join with strategic partners for the purpose of safeguarding Oklahoma’s water both for our area and our world. Our Vision “To create practical water solutions
- [National Association of Conservation Districts' Urban and Community Conservation Webinars](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-association-of-conservation-districts-urban-and-community-conservation-webinars/) - The National Association of Conservation Districts' monthly webinars are held the third Thursday of each month, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central time. Under Resources, please select Webinars!
- [National Association of Conservation Districts' Urban and Community Conservation Webinars](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-association-of-conservation-districts-urban-and-community-conservation-webinars-2/) - The National Association of Conservation Districts' monthly webinars are held the third Thursday of each month, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central time. Under Resources, please select Webinars!
- [CANCELED: Alva Blue Thumb Training for Volunteers](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/alva-blue-thumb-training-for-volunteers/) - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED! The Blue Thumb training in Alva scheduled for Sept. 11 has been canceled. Thank you and please watch for future training opportunities! Over 80 streams are actively monitored across the state. Ages are middle school through retirement Teachers can attend and then request a “mini-academy” that prepares students for monitoring
- [District Employee Teams Training - October Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1-175/) - October training will cover timesheets and leave which applies on some level to every district employee. Every district employee should plan to attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on October 19th and October 20th from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days. If
- [District Employee Teams Training - October Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-october-session-1/) - October training will cover timesheets and leave which applies on some level to every district employee. Every district employee should plan to attend at least one of the sessions; you do not have to attend both. Sessions will be held on October 19th and October 20th from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm both days. If
- [Mayes County Conservation District Plant ID Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/mayes-county-conservation-district-plant-id-workshop/) - The Mayes County Conservation District Plant ID Workshop is scheduled for Sept. 13 near Adair. Please join the Mayes County Conservation District and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission for a Plant Identification Workshop featuring an on-site demonstration and walk through of range land with native grasses and native prairie. Information will include how to identify different
- [“Surviv’n Blazes Celebration”](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/survivn-blazes-celebration/) - Relevant Details: This will be a celebration of the wildfire resiliency of Beaver County and an opportunity to share a wide range of wildfire information with the community. The goal of this event is to encourage Beaver County to prevent, prepare for, and recover from wildfire events. We want to provide information in a manner that
- [Alfalfa County Fair](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/alfalfa-county-fair/) - Join the Alfalfa County Conservation District at the Alfalfa County Fair! Contact: Alfalfa County Conservation District, Kelly Fanning, (580)596-2883.
- [Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Area III Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-association-of-conservation-districts-area-iii-meeting/) - Hosted by Wagoner County Conservation District OACD, Sarah Blaney (sarahblaney@okconservation.org) Registration required; virtual and in-person options available. Contact the host district or OACD for more information. Join Directors, Employees, and Partners to share ideas and challenges and to learn about state level efforts and what partners and other conservation districts are doing. Agenda and registration
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission October Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-october-commission-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Cattlemen's Congress](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/cattlemens-congress/) - The Cattlemen's Congress is a stock show for cattlemen and women managed by cattlemen and women. The Cattlemen's Congress is an opportunity for breeders across North America to showcase their top genetics and connect with fellow beef producers in a central location, in the heart of cattle country. For more information, please go to https://cattlemenscongress.com/
- [NE Oklahoma Cattle Trade Show & Conference, Craig & Ottawa County Conservation Districts](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/ne-oklahoma-cattle-trade-show-conference-craig-ottawa-county-conservation-districts/) - 5 p.m. Registration and Agriculture Trade Show 6 p.m. Year-Round Grazing: Brian Pugh, Oklahoma State Extension 7 p.m. Dinner Please RSVP at (918) 256-6882, Ext. 3
- [“IMPORTANT UPDATE, EVENT CHANGE: Oklahoma Conservation Commission soil health team to host General Mills Project Field Day”](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/important-update-event-change-oklahoma-conservation-commission-soil-health-team-to-host-general-mills-project-field-day/) - “IMPORTANT UPDATE, EVENT CHANGE: Oklahoma Conservation Commission soil health team to host General Mills Project Field Day” Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event “Summer Cover Crops to Support Winter Wheat” scheduled for Aug. 31 in Garfield Co. will not be held as originally planned. However, soon, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission will provide details of a
- [Jimmy Emmons On-Farm Trial & Soil Health Seminar at Larned, Kansas](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/jimmy-emmons-on-farm-trial-soil-health-seminar-at-larned-kansas/) - 4 p.m. Jimmy Emmons will speak on Soil Health, Cover Crops, Cattle and many more topics of interest! Dale Younker, NRCS Soil Health Specialist Field, Rain and wind simulators, soil test results - before & after Join us for a great afternoon/evening of education and fellowship with fellow producers For more information please see the
- [Rural Economic Outlook Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/rural-economic-outlook-conference/) - Guest Speakers, Kent Bacus, NCBA- Director of International Trade and Market Access, Trade Policy Division; Rob Fox, CoBank – Director, Knowledge Exchange Contact: For registration and additional conference information, visit agriculture.okstate.edu/ruralconference Breakfast and Registration at 8 a.m.; Adjourn at 3:30 p.m. Preregistration Deadline: Oct. 6, 2021
- [Haskell County Fishing Clinic](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/haskell-county-fishing-clinic/) - Relevant Details: We are having our annual Fishing Clinic in September for the 6th and 7th grades. We normally do the 5th grade in May but with recent events we have unable to do it the last two years. Therefore, we are doing one on September 23, 2021 for the 6th grade and another September
- [National Association of Conservation Districts Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-association-of-conservation-districts-annual-meeting/) - Relevant Details: The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that represents America’s 3,000 conservation districts and the 17,000 men and women who serve on their governing boards. Conservation districts are local units of government established under state law to carry out natural resource management programs at the local level. Districts
- [Conservation District Employee Huddle with EAP x Thrive](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/conservation-district-employee-huddle-with-eap-x-thrive/) - In lieu of our standard Teams training sessions in August, Thrive and the Employee Assistance Program will be presenting Huddles. The one-hour gatherings include opportunities for employees to: Share pandemic frustrations and difficulties in a safe space while connecting with others who are experiencing similar situations. Learn mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help manage stress.
- [FY21 Claim Deadline](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/fy21-claim-deadline/) - All reimbursement claims for FY21 must be in the Commission office by this date. FY21 claims received after this date will be returned to the District unpaid. Contact: District Services, 405.521.2384
- [Conservation District Employee Huddle with EAP x Thrive](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/conservation-district-employee-huddle-with-eap-x-thrive-2/) - In lieu of our standard Teams training sessions in August, Thrive and the Employee Assistance Program will be presenting Huddles. The one-hour gatherings include opportunities for employees to: Share pandemic frustrations and difficulties in a safe space while connecting with others who are experiencing similar situations. Learn mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help manage stress.
- [Timeframe for Completing District Audit/Compilation Forms Due](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/timeframe-for-completing-district-audit-compilation-forms-due/) - Timeframe for Completing District Audit/Compilation Forms due; form is for the FY21 record year and is available on the Districts forms page. It must be signed by all parties to be considered complete. Contact: District Services, 405.521.2384
- [NRCS & District Local Operational Agreements Due](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nrcs-district-local-operational-agreements-due/) - NRCS and Local Operational Agreements due; form is on the District forms page. It must be signed by both NRCS and the District to be considered complete. Contact: District Services, 405.521.2384
- [Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Area IV Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-association-of-conservation-districts-area-iv-meeting/) - Hosted by Stephens County Conservation District OACD, Sarah Blaney (sarahblaney@okconservation.org) Registration required; virtual and in-person options available. Contact the host district or OACD for more information. Join Directors, Employees, and Partners to share ideas and challenges and to learn about state level efforts and what partners and other conservation districts are doing. Agenda and registration
- [Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Area II Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-association-of-conservation-districts-area-ii-meeting/) - Hosted by Lincoln County Conservation District Contact: OACD, Sarah Blaney (sarahblaney@okconservation.org) Registration required; virtual and in-person options available. Contact the host district or OACD for more information. Join Directors, Employees, and Partners to share ideas and challenges and to learn about state level efforts and what partners and other conservation districts are doing. Agenda and
- [Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Area I Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-association-of-conservation-districts-area-i-meeting/) - Hosted by Dewey and Major County Conservation Districts Contact: OACD, Sarah Blaney (sarahblaney@okconservation.org) Registration required; virtual and in-person options available. Contact the host district or OACD for more information. Join Directors, Employees, and Partners to share ideas and challenges and to learn about state level efforts and what partners and other conservation districts are doing.
- [Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts Area V Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-association-of-conservation-districts-area-v-meeting/) - Hosted by LeFlore County Conservation District OACD, Sarah Blaney (sarahblaney@okconservation.org) Registration required; virtual and in-person options available. Contact the host district or OACD for more information. Join Directors, Employees, and Partners to share ideas and challenges and to learn about state level efforts and what partners and other conservation districts are doing. Agenda and registration
- [Field Day for Cover Crops, Lincoln County Conservation District](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/field-day-for-cover-crops-lincoln-county-conservation-district/) - Discussions will cover various options for cover crops for producers in this central Oklahoma area. Registration at Leo Staple Farm; Greg Scott, OCC Soil Scientist will provide the welcome and introductions; Will travel to Troy Marshall Farm where Neil Moulin will also speak; Will travel back to Leo Staple Farm for lunch (Kile Furr, Oklahoma
- [District Employee Teams Training - September Session 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-september-session-2/) - OCC has a new website! An overview of the new site and it's features will be provided. Bryan Painter, PIO, will be available to answer questions you may have. If you are a District employee who regularly handles district office functions (email, forms, events, etc.) you should attend either the 09/01 or 09/02 session. You do
- [District Employee Teams Training - September Session 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/district-employee-teams-training-september-session-1/) - OCC has a new website! An overview of the new site and it's features will be provided. Bryan Painter, PIO, will be available to answer questions you may have. If you are a District employee who regularly handles district office functions (email, forms, events, etc.) you should attend either the 09/01 or 09/02 session. You do
- [Dewey County Conservation District Soil Health Conversations with Jimmy Emmons](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/dewey-county-conservation-district-cover-crop-talk-with-jimmy-emmons/) - 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Open House -- South Canadian Prescribed Burn Association (equipment for viewing at the district yard) 5:30 p.m. ---hot dog feed 6:30 p.m. - short presentation for SCPBA 7:00 p.m. – Soil Health Conversations with Jimmy Emmons Bring lawn chairs; this event will all be outside at the district barn yard.
- [Christmas](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/christmas/)
- [Thanksgiving](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/thanksgiving/)
- [Veterans Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/veterans-day/)
- [Labor Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/labor-day/)
- [Independence Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/independence-day/)
- [Memorial Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/memorial-day/)
- [Presidents' Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/presidents-day/)
- [Martin Luther King, Jr. Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/martin-luther-king-jr-day/)
- [New Year's Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/new-years-day/)
- [Riverology 101: A Stream Ecology Workshop for Teachers](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/riverology-101-a-stream-ecology-workshop-for-teachers/) - Date and time: Tue, Jul 13, 2021, 8:00 AM – Thu, Jul 15, 2021, 4:30 PM CDT Teachers will learn the basics of stream ecology and detailed information about the Grand Lake and Illinois River watersheds. We are a diverse group of water quality, water management, conservation and education professionals and we want to
- [Delmarva Soil Summit](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/delmarva-soil-summit/) - Jimmy Emmons of Leedey, Okla., the OCC Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, will be speaking at the Delmarva Soil Summit. Contact: www.delmarvasoilsummit.com
- [Burley, Idaho East & West Cassia Soil and Water Conservation Districts Workshop](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/burley-idaho-east-west-cassia-soil-and-water-conservation-districts-workshop/) - Jimmy Emmons of Leedey, Okla., the OCC Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, will be speaking at the Workshop in Idaho. Contact: For more information, visit: www.minicassiaswcd.com
- [KNID Agrifest Farm Show](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/knid-agrifest-farm-show/) - Relevant Details: Northwest Oklahoma's largest farm show provides informative seminars and demonstrations as well as vendor booths, activities and more. Browse craft vendor booths for quaint and unique items and check out the latest in agricultural technology and products at over 250 booths. Contact: http://1071knid.com/events/knid-agrifest
- [National No-Tillage Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-no-tillage-conference/) - Jimmy Emmons of Leedey, Okla., the OCC Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, is among the featured speakers at the National Conference. For more than a quarter of a century, the National No-Tillage Conference has been providing the practical tips and information you need to run a more successful no-till operation. In our 30th anniversary year, we’re
- [National Farmers Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-farmers-day/) - This day takes place in October marking the harvest period that is the culmination of the hard labor put in by farmers across America, to ensure we all have plenty of food on our tables. National Farmers Day is observed on October 12th each year. In the midst of harvest season, National Farmer’s Day is
- [Friends of Blue Thumb Special Fundraiser](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/friends-of-blue-thumb-special-fundraiser/) - Friends of Blue Thumb will have a special fundraiser event on October 9 in Lawton: "Friends of Blue Thumb" Market Day! There will be vendors selling their wares and educational exhibits. How about making a road trip to Lawton and checking out the booths? Contact: https://www.bluethumbok.com/friends-of-blue-thumb.html Phone - 918-398-1804 Email - friendsofbluethumb@gmail.com
- [USDA Opens Signup for CLEAR30, Expands Pilot to be Nationwide](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/usda-opens-signup-for-clear30-expands-pilot-to-be-nationwide/) - Deadline for signup is Aug. 6, 2021 WASHINGTON, June 15, 2021 – Landowners and agricultural producers currently enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) now have a wider opportunity to enroll in a 30-year contract through the Clean Lakes, Estuaries, And Rivers initiative, called CLEAR30. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding CLEAR30 – a
- [Soil Health Field Day in Partnership with USDA Climate Hub](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/soil-health-field-day-in-partnership-with-usda-climate-hub/) - More information to come. Contact: Amy Seiger, OCC Soil Health Coordinator, amy.seiger@conservation.ok.gov or 405-250-5851
- [Innovations on the Land: Resilient Farms and Ranches, Sand County Foundation 2021 Symposium](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/innovations-on-the-land-resilient-farms-and-ranches-sand-county-foundation-2021-symposium/) - Jimmy Emmons, Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award recipient and OCC Soil Health Mentoring Coordinator, is an Opening Speaker at 8 a.m. (Mountain), Aug. 2. In the Afternoon Moderated Panel Discussions, Chuck Coffey, Oklahoma Leopold Conservation Award recipient, will be on the panel for “Building Income through Renewable Energy.” Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/innovations-on-the-land-resilient-farms-and-ranches-registration-95492784489
- [Oklahoma Water Resources Board Dam Safety Webinar Program](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-water-resources-board-dam-safety-webinar-program/) - Relevant Details: In the webinar, representatives from the OWRB and Freese and Nichols will discuss the dam inspection process, dam condition assessment definitions, and hydraulic adequacy of dams. OWRB staff will also provide information about available funding opportunities for eligible dam improvement projects. More information to follow: https://www.owrb.ok.gov/
- [69th Annual Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association Annual Convention & Tradeshow](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/69th-annual-oklahoma-cattlemens-association-annual-convention-trade-show/) - Relevant Details: The convention theme is, "Hold Fast, Stay True" - the mantra of Navy Seals. The phrase has an origin from an old storm story, where sailors had to hold onto something connected, tied down to a deck. And the person at the wheel had to stay true to the direction, despite not being
- [14th Annual Eastern Oklahoma Ag Trade Show](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/3974/) - Relevant Details: 8:30 AM Trade show – Vendors Set up booths, Doors open to public 9:00 AM Horticulture Topic – David Redhage; Kerr Center for Sustainable Agriculture 9:30 AM Poultry Credit hour 1, Discovery Farms: Phosphorous Management- Lessons learned from the field. Andrew Sharpley – University of Arkansas 10:30 AM Break & visit booths 10:50
- [Soil Health Institute hosts free two-day webinar, “Soil Health: Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life”](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/soil-health-institute-hosts-free-two-day-webinar-soil-health-enriching-soil-enhancing-life/) - Aug 11, 9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. Central Aug 12, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Central This free two-day webinar on Aug. 11-12 will bring together the leading voices in soil science and the agriculture industry to share research and insights for advancing the adoption of
- [Crops, Covers & Cows II, Menoken, N.D. Farm Group, Cover Crop & Grazing Tour](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/crops-covers-cows-ii-menoken-n-d-farm-group-cover-crop-grazing-tour/) - Location with address: Menoken Farm. 1107 171st St. N.E., Menoken, N.D. From I-94, take Menoken Exit 170 and drive 1 mile south to Highway 10. Then, drive east for 1 mile to St. Hildegard’s Church, where you turn south and drive for half a mile. Relevant Details: Featured speakers include Jimmy Emmons of Leedey, Okla.,
- [National Grazing Lands Coalition](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-grazing-lands-coalition/) - Relevant Details: The National Grazing Lands Coalition will hold its 8th National Grazing Lands Conference (8NGLC) at the Embassy Suites Kingston Resorts in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Dec. 6-9, 2021. The coalition is planning to hold an in-person meeting but is exploring online options for individuals who may not be able to travel. More than 500
- [Haskell County Fishing Clinic](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/haskell-county-fishing-clinic-2/) - Relevant Details: We are having our annual Fishing Clinic in September for the 6th and 7th grades. We normally do the 5th grade in May but with recent events we have unable to do it the last two years. Therefore, we are doing one on September 23, 2021 for the 6th grade and another September
- [Great Plains Fire Summit](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/great-plains-fire-summit/) - Relevant Details: We are putting together a can’t miss conference filled with state and regional information about prescribed fire. Don’t miss this opportunity to be around prescribed fire advocates from across the Great Plains. Contact: https://nefirecouncil.org/
- [Conservation District Annual Report](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/conservation-district-annual-report/) - Relevant Details: Annual report summarizing the District’s accomplishments for the most previous fiscal year Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission District Services, 405.521.2384
- [Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee Fall Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-farm-bureau-womens-leadership-committee-fall-conference/) - Relevant Details: OKFB women come together for their annual statewide conference. Contact: Marcia Irvin (405) 523-2300
- [Monarch Conservation Webinar – Conserving Grasslands for Birds and Monarchs](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/monarch-conservation-webinar-conserving-grasslands-for-birds-and-monarchs/) - Relevant Information: This is a collaborative effort between the Monarch Joint Venture and the National Conservation Training Center. Monarchs share habitat with countless other organisms. In this webinar, Drew Larsen and bird biologist Kelly VanBeek share how conservation of grasslands intersects with the conservation of native pollinators, grassland birds and gamebirds, using case studies from
- [Monarch Conservation Webinar –Aligning Mosquito Control with Pollinator Protection](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/monarch-conservation-webinar-aligning-mosquito-control-with-pollinator-protection/) - Relevant details: This is a collaborative effort between the Monarch Joint Venture and the National Conservation Training Center. Mosquitoes are a public health nuisance – not only can their obnoxious bites ruin your picnic, but the diseases they carry sicken millions of people across the globe every year. The Metropolitan Mosquito Control District is the
- [North Fork Cover Crop Field Day](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/north-fork-cover-crop-field-day/) - Directions to Site 1: From Elk City High School, go 1 mile north on N Pioneer Rd, then turn left onto E 1090 Rd. The field is on the north side of the road. People can park at the oil field location and along the road. Directions to Site 2: From Elk City High School,
- [Oklahoma City Farm Show](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-city-farm-show/) - Relevant Details: Exhibits include the latest in agriculture with a full line of displays, including tractor, sprayer, tillage, harvest equipment, cattle management products, and more. In addition to indoor and outdoor exhibits, daily horse training seminars, cattle chute demonstrations, cattle grading competitions, and prize drawings make the Oklahoma City Farm Show a don’t-miss event. More information:
- [Notice of Regular Meetings](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/notice-of-regular-meetings/) - File form 4A – Notice of Regular Meetings with the County Clerk and email stamped copy to OCC; if not completed on time, all meetings for the upcoming calendar year must be held as special meetings Contact: District Services, 405.521.2384
- [Tulsa Farm Show](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/tulsa-farm-show/) - Relevant Details: As Oklahoma’s largest indoor farm show with over 400,000 square feet of exhibits, the Tulsa Farm Show is a great end-of-year opportunity to view all the latest in agricultural and ranching equipment. More than 380 companies will be featuring a full line of displays, including tractor, sprayer, tillage, harvest equipment, cattle management products,
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission December Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-december-commission-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Farm Bureau Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-farm-bureau-annual-meeting/) - Contact: Melisa Neal (405) 523-2300
- [State Geographic Information (GI) Council Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/state-geographic-information-gi-council-meeting-3/) - Relevant Details: The GI Council meetings are the monthly meeting of the State GI Council. The GI Council is made of 19 members. The meetings are a great way to learn about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how different State, Local, and Private agencies are using the technology. Contact: shellie.willoughby@conservation.ok.gov The meeting is open to
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission November Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-november-commission-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership State Committee Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-farm-bureau-womens-leadership-state-committee-meeting/) - Relevant Details: The OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee’s state committee meets for an organization and planning meeting. Contact: Marcia Irvin (405) 523-2300
- [National Association of State Conservation Agencies Annual Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-association-of-state-conservation-agencies-annual-meeting/) - Relevant Details: NASCA provides an exceptional opportunity for State Agency officials to gather with their colleagues from all over the country and share ideas, innovation, strategies, and data. We also bring in some of the most cutting edge professionals in the business to share innovation and experience on a variety of conservation issues. This is
- [Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award applications due](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-farm-bureau-young-farmers-ranchers-achievement-award-applications-due/) - Relevant Details: Applications for the OKFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Achievement Award must be submitted to the OKFB home office by this date. Contact: Zac Swartz, (405) 523-2300
- [State Geographic Information (GI) Council Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/state-geographic-information-gi-council-meeting-2/) - Relevant Details: The GI Council meetings are the monthly meeting of the State GI Council. The GI Council is made of 19 members. The meetings are a great way to learn about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and how different State, Local, and Private agencies are using the technology. Contact: shellie.willoughby@conservation.ok.gov The meeting is open to
- [Tulsa State Fair](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/tulsa-state-fair/) - Contact: www.tulsastatefair.com
- [Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers State Fair Livestock Judging](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-farm-bureau-young-farmers-ranchers-state-fair-livestock-judging/) - Relevant Details: OKFB’s Young Farmers & Ranchers sponsor their annual livestock judging event at the 2021 Oklahoma State Fair in OKC. Contact: Zac Swartz, (405) 523-2300
- [Oklahoma State Fair](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-state-fair/) - More information: https://okstatefair.com/ ; (405) 948-6700
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission September Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-september-commission-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Nation-to-Nation Consultation Webinar](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/nation-to-nation-consultation-webinar/) - Relevant information: This annual event provides an opportunity to engage with tribal leaders and administrators from across Oklahoma, seeking to identify ways that USDA can better serve tribal governments and tribal members. Contact: Carol Crouch, State Tribal Liaison – Oklahoma, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), cell, (405) 612-9331; office,
- [Oklahoma Blue Thumb Fish Collection](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-blue-thumb-fish-collection-5/) - Relevant Details: We will be in the Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion this year, which means the creeks below will be sampled for fish and habitat. If you would like to join us on a fish collection, please feel free to contact Kim Shaw to find out more information and make arrangements! Contact: Kim Shaw, Blue
- [National Association of Conservation Districts South Central Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-association-of-conservation-districts-south-central-meeting/) - Relevant Details and Registration: South Central NACD Regional Meeting details and the registration form can be found at https://www.okconservation.org/events/2021/8/12/south-central-region-meeting-august-12-13 This is a Regional Meeting of the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), The NACD is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that represents America’s 3,000 conservation districts and the 17,000 men and women who serve on their
- [Oklahoma Blue Thumb Fish Collection](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-blue-thumb-fish-collection-4/) - Relevant Details: We will be in the Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion this year, which means the creeks below will be sampled for fish and habitat. If you would like to join us on a fish collection, please feel free to contact Kim Shaw to find out more information and make arrangements! Contact: Kim Shaw, Blue
- [Women in Agriculture Conference - Day 2](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/women-in-agriculture-conference-day-2/) - Relevant Details: The Oklahoma Women in Agriculture and Small Business conference provides risk management education in the areas of production, marketing, financial, legal and human risks inherent to women owned operations. Four general sessions and concurrent workshops focus on educational information and resources to mitigate and manage risks through implementation of new methods and tools. Empowering
- [Women in Agriculture Conference - Day 1](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/women-in-agriculture-conference-day-1/) - Relevant Details: The Oklahoma Women in Agriculture and Small Business conference provides risk management education in the areas of production, marketing, financial, legal and human risks inherent to women owned operations. Four general sessions and concurrent workshops focus on educational information and resources to mitigate and manage risks through implementation of new methods and tools. Empowering
- [2022 Next Generation Leadership Institute Information & Application Announcement Webinar](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/2022-next-generation-leadership-institute-information-application-announcement-webinar/) - Providing a national leadership program for your states next conservation leader! Join us for an informational webinar on the application process for the 2022 Next Generation Leadership Institute Cohort and learn about the program from the current 2020-21 cohort members. To register, please go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-QFyrfceQ22hJXeiPh-p4w For more information: https://www.nascanet.org/
- [FY2023 Budget Request](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/fy2023-budget-request/) - District Budget Request for FY2023 Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission District Services, 405.521.2384
- [Crow Creek "Summer Sunset" Watershed Wa-Too-Kla](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/crow-creek-summer-sunset-watershed-wa-too-kla/) - Relevant Details: Fun for children and adults alike! Learn about Crow Creek and Conservation Activities that Protect Urban Land and Water Special interactive exhibits Opportunity to check out the actual Creek Freebies and Door Prizes Come and go, just wander over Learn what YOU can do to protect this special urban stream, and other streams
- [A Grand Adventure, Children’s Day Camp for kids ages 9-12](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/a-grand-adventure-childrens-day-camp-for-kids-ages-9-12/) - Relevant Details: Kids will learn about water quality, water pollution, and what lives in our rivers and streams Contact: Jeri Fleming, jeri.fleming@grda.com Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-grand-adventure-tickets-158159085081
- [National Association of Conservation Districts Summer Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/national-association-of-conservation-districts-summer-meeting/) - Relevant Details: The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that represents America’s 3,000 conservation districts and the 17,000 men and women who serve on their governing boards. Conservation districts are local units of government established under state law to carry out natural resource management programs at the local level. Districts
- [Oklahoma Blue Thumb Fish Collection](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-blue-thumb-fish-collection/) - Relevant Details: We will be in the Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion this year, which means the creeks below will be sampled for fish and habitat. If you would like to join us on a fish collection, please feel free to contact Kim Shaw to find out more information and make arrangements! Contact: Kim Shaw, Blue
- [Oklahoma Blue Thumb Fish Collection](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-blue-thumb-fish-collection-2/) - Relevant Details: We will be in the Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion this year, which means the creeks below will be sampled for fish and habitat. If you would like to join us on a fish collection, please feel free to contact Kim Shaw to find out more information and make arrangements! Contact: Kim Shaw, Blue
- [Notice of Newly Elected Officers](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/notice-of-newly-elected-officers/) - Relevant Details: Complete form 3A upon reorganization of the district board and email to OCC Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission District Services, 405.521.2384
- [Oklahoma Blue Thumb Fish Collection](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-blue-thumb-fish-collection-3/) - Relevant Details: We will be in the Central Irregular Plains Ecoregion this year, which means the creeks below will be sampled for fish and habitat. If you would like to join us on a fish collection, please feel free to contact Kim Shaw to find out more information and make arrangements! Contact: Kim Shaw, Blue
- [Cooperating to Enhance Native American Food Economies](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/cooperating-to-enhance-native-american-food-economies/) - Agenda: https://www.cdf.coop/native-american-food-economies-agen Relevant Details: This webinar series will explore the role of cooperatives in developing agriculture infrastructure and food systems in Indian Country. “Cooperating to Enhance Native American Food Economies” will begin with an overview of Reimagining Native Food Economies: A Vision for Native Food and Agriculture Infrastructure Rebuilding and Recovery. Published by NAAF, this report
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission August Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-august-commission-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384
- [Oklahoma Farm Bureau State Farm & Ranch Family Recognition Award Applications Due](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-farm-bureau-state-farm-ranch-family-recognition-award-applications-due/) - Relevant Details: Applications for OKFB State Farm & Ranch Family Recognition Award must be submitted to OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee Members by this date. Contact: Marcia Irvin, (405) 523-2300
- [Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers Summer Conference](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-farm-bureau-young-farmers-ranchers-summer-conference/) - Relevant Details: Young Farmers and Ranchers from around Oklahoma will gather to learn and grow together as they develop lasting relationships. Contact: Zac Swartz, (405) 523-2300
- [Inter-Tribal Environmental Council (ITEC) webinar session](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/inter-tribal-environmental-council-itec-webinar-session/) - Relevant Details: Information on Feral Swine Control Projects, information on USDA Resources and more. Contact: Carol Crouch, State Tribal Liaison – Oklahoma, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Cell: (405) 612-9331 Office: (405) 742-1203
- [Oklahoma Conservation Commission July Commission Meeting](https://conservation.ok.gov/events/oklahoma-conservation-commission-july-commission-meeting/) - Contact: Oklahoma Conservation Commission, (405) 521-2384

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