The websites developed or maintained by OSU Water Program

Grand Lake Watershed Association Foundation: This Foundation is a citizen based organization that represents water quality interests in the Grand Lake O' The Cherokees watershed.
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EPA My Water Mapper: GIS-based display of water quality data, NPDES permits, etc.
Date: 3/14/2012
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American Water Resources Association: a non-profit professional association dedicated to the advancement of water resources management, research, and education
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National Environmental Services Center: provides technical assistance and information about drinking water, wastewater, environmental training, and solid waste management to communities serving fewer than 10,000 individuals
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National Water Outreach Education: best education practices (BEP) tools and resources for water management and outreach professionals
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Oklahoma Center for Geospatial Information: maps and other data from the OSU Geography Department and Strategic Consulting International of Tulsa
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U.S. Water News: the latest news concerning water and water issues
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Virginia Water Resources Research Center: information clearinghouse at Virginia Tech
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Waterwiser: water conservation news, information, research results, discussion forums, references, calendar of events, searchable information databases, and other resources
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Help for New Rural Landowners: tips on how to sustain the best aspects of country living.
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Integrated Pest Management: a sustainable approach that combines the use of prevention, avoidance, monitoring, and suppression strategies to minimize economic, health, and environmental risks
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Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service: outreach arm of the OSU Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
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Oklahoma Litter Market: Buyers, sellers,a nd haulers can sign up to advertize free of charge.
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OSU Animal Waste Management website: The site for recommendations recycling animal waste as fertilizer and soil amendment. The site includes nutrient management information, analysis laboratory links, and other valuable information.
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Peanut Quotas: Bulletin board for buying, leasing, or selling peanut quota in Oklahoma
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Poultry Waste Management website: Poultry producer education site supporting the educational requirements of the 1998 Oklahoma Registered Poultry Feeding Operations Act - developed by Josh Payne, Area Animal Waste Management Specialist
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Recycling Runoff from Nurseries: disease management information for nurseries using recycling irrigation systems
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Soil, Water, & Forage Analysis Laboratory (SWAFL): SWFAL employs state-of-the-art facilities capable of handling a wide range of analytical tasks. Click here for pricing as well as information on proper sampling technique and preparation.
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Southern Region Extension Water Quality Program: water resource information, including GIS maps, from NM, TX, OK, AR, LA, MS, TN, KY, AL, GA, NC, SC, and FL
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The Old CES Water Quality Website: The old water quality website has information that has not yet been moved.
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OCC Oklahoma Conservation Commission: assists Oklahoma's 88 conservation districts and public to foster best management of renewable natural resources. Manages the Nonpoint Source Program.
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ODAFF Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry: protects and educates consumers and producers of Oklahoma agriculture
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ODEQ Data Viewer
Author: Smolen
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ODEQ Department of Environmental Quality: works toward a clean, attractive, and prosperous Oklahoma
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ODWC Department of Wildlife Conservation: manages Oklahoma’s wildlife resources and habitat to provide benefits for present and future generations of hunters, anglers, and others
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Oklahoma Secretary of State: The Oklahoma Administrative Procedures Act [75 O.S., Sections 250 et seq.] requires the Secretary of State's Office of Administrative Rules to publish the Oklahoma Administrative Code and the Oklahoma Register. This website provides access to offical and unofficial rules for each of the agencies.
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Oklahoma Supreme Court Network: This is the starting point for research into statute and rules for any Oklahoma agency. Click on the Legal Research button.
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OSE Oklahoma Secretary of Environment: The Environmental Mission of OSE is to protect and enhance Oklahoma's environment and natural resources through preservation, conservation, restoration, education and enforcement in order to maintain and improve the environmental quality and natural beauty of our state and better the standard of living for all Oklahomans.
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OSRC Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission: primary emphasis is to preserve and protect the aesthetic, scenic, historic, archaeological and scientific features of Oklahoma Scenic Rivers
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State Legislature: provides legislative information to the citizens of Oklahoma and other interested persons
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Your Oklahoma: official State website
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Water Resources Board: manages and protects the water resources of the state and plans for Oklahoma's long-range water needs
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Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute: The Oklahoma Water Resources Research Institute (OWRRI), located in the Environmental Institute at Oklahoma State University, provides research support on all topics related to Oklahoma water resources and the management of water resources. The OWRRI also provides outreach and information transfer in the Oklahoma water resource community.
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Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan: In 1974, the Oklahoma Legislature enacted 82 O.S. §1086.2(1) which requires that the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) develop a strategic guide for managing the State's water resources over the next 50 years. The Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan was first published in 1980 and updated in 1997. The Oklahoma Legislature, in 2006, appropriated funds for the second update, which is a five-year study. This website serves as the main communication channel for Oklahomans during the planning process. All documents, reports, and meeting results will be available in easily accessible formats. Consider registering to receive email updates about meetings and meeting reports in your area.
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Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Water and Watersheds (OWOW): This site addresses Laws & regulations, funding and grants, publications and educational resources.
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Environmental Protection Agency - National Water Quality Standards: provides access to information about designated uses, waterbody names, as well as state and EPA recommended numeric water quality criteria
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Environmental Protection Agency - Region 6: south-central EPA office serves Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas and 66 Tribes
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Environmental Protection Agency - Surf Your Watershed: helps you locate, use, and share environmental information about your state and watershed.
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Environmental Protection Agency My Waters Mapper: GIS-based mapper for display of water quality data, NPDES permits, etc.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service: provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.
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Natural Resources Conservation Service - Oklahoma Office: works hand-in-hand with the people of Oklahoma to improve and protect their soil, water and other natural resources
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THOMAS: searchable legislative information database from the Library of Congress
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USDA - Cooperative State Research, Education, & Extension Service (CSREES): advances knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, and communities
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USGS - Daily Stramflow Conditions Map: tracks short-term changes (over several hours) in rivers and streams
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USGS - Oklahoma Water Resources Office: provides Oklahoma hydrological data and information
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USGS - Water: provides hydrologic information and appraises the Nation's water resources
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Agencies and Organizations with useful Water Quality Information

OCC Water Quality Division: Oklahoma Conservation Commission Water Quality Division supports water quality education, cost share programs, litter transfer, and Blue Thumb.
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Aquatic Weeds: photographs of various aquatic plants from the Weed Research and Information Center at the University of California-Davis
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Extension Clipart: free searchable database of ag-related illustrations from Texas A&M
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Grand Lake 4-State Collaborative: The Collaborative represents Universities, agencies, NGOs, and individuals who promote the health and quality of Grand Lake Watershed.
Date: 3/31/08
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Toiletology 101: their history, how they work, and what to do to fix them
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