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The Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations sued the State of Oklahoma in
August, claiming they deserved control over the water resources in
22 counties in southeastern Oklahoma. If successful, the tribes would
assume responsibility for Oklahoma’s most precious resource even
though the state has provided more than 100 years of uninterrupted
leadership experience in managing our waters and meeting our
future water needs. Our laws and long legacy of water management
ensure stability of water use and protection and avoid the potentially
devastating economic consequences resulting from instability. The
state has tried, and remains interested in, settling the dispute outside
1st Quarter 2012
House Speaker Announces
Water Policy Foundation
OWRB Launches Online
Temporary Permit
Application
New Web Page Presents
Water Lawsuit Information
Drake Appointed to OWRB
Board Approves Tentative
Yield for Arbuckle-Simpson
Maximum Annual Yield
Determination
2012 Water Appreciation
Day
OCWP Publications and
Resources
Drought Update
(continued on page 2)
(continued on page 3)
House Speaker Announces Water Policy Foundation
Citing the importance of Oklahoma’s
water resources as well as water’s vital
role in state growth, House Speaker Kris
Steele announced sweeping water policy
proposals this legislative session that
will collectively serve as a foundation
for Oklahoma’s water future. The suite
of House legislation aims to increase
water monitoring, establish regional
water planning groups, improve water
infrastructure funding programs, and
encourage water conservation and reuse.
“Providing water for all Oklahomans is
among the greatest responsibilities we
have today to the citizens of tomorrow,”
said Speaker Steele at a press conference
held in conjunction with Water
Appreciation Day on February 13 at the
State Capitol. “While we won’t be able to
solve all our water issues in just one year,
pursuing these policies this session will allow us to lay a foundation to build on.”
“If Oklahoma wants to be pro-growth, water policy must be a priority,” Steele added. “Without
water, the state can’t grow, so we must do everything we can to ensure we have the water we
need.”
Referring to the ongoing dispute between the State and Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations
concerning water rights and the impact on policy development, Steele emphasized, “We will not
be deterred by litigation and will work aggressively this session to lay a foundation for Oklahoma’s
water future. As the elected officials of all Oklahomans, it is our duty to ensure each and every
Oklahoman has the water they need.”
House Speaker Kris Steele (right), joined by Rep. Phil
Richardson, co-chairman of the Joint Water Committee, outlines
his Water for 2060 Act and other proposed water legislation at the
Water Appreciation Day press conference held at the State Capitol
on February 13.
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| Title | 2012 1st Ok water news 1 |
| Full text | The Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations sued the State of Oklahoma in August, claiming they deserved control over the water resources in 22 counties in southeastern Oklahoma. If successful, the tribes would assume responsibility for Oklahoma’s most precious resource even though the state has provided more than 100 years of uninterrupted leadership experience in managing our waters and meeting our future water needs. Our laws and long legacy of water management ensure stability of water use and protection and avoid the potentially devastating economic consequences resulting from instability. The state has tried, and remains interested in, settling the dispute outside 1st Quarter 2012 House Speaker Announces Water Policy Foundation OWRB Launches Online Temporary Permit Application New Web Page Presents Water Lawsuit Information Drake Appointed to OWRB Board Approves Tentative Yield for Arbuckle-Simpson Maximum Annual Yield Determination 2012 Water Appreciation Day OCWP Publications and Resources Drought Update (continued on page 2) (continued on page 3) House Speaker Announces Water Policy Foundation Citing the importance of Oklahoma’s water resources as well as water’s vital role in state growth, House Speaker Kris Steele announced sweeping water policy proposals this legislative session that will collectively serve as a foundation for Oklahoma’s water future. The suite of House legislation aims to increase water monitoring, establish regional water planning groups, improve water infrastructure funding programs, and encourage water conservation and reuse. “Providing water for all Oklahomans is among the greatest responsibilities we have today to the citizens of tomorrow,” said Speaker Steele at a press conference held in conjunction with Water Appreciation Day on February 13 at the State Capitol. “While we won’t be able to solve all our water issues in just one year, pursuing these policies this session will allow us to lay a foundation to build on.” “If Oklahoma wants to be pro-growth, water policy must be a priority,” Steele added. “Without water, the state can’t grow, so we must do everything we can to ensure we have the water we need.” Referring to the ongoing dispute between the State and Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations concerning water rights and the impact on policy development, Steele emphasized, “We will not be deterred by litigation and will work aggressively this session to lay a foundation for Oklahoma’s water future. As the elected officials of all Oklahomans, it is our duty to ensure each and every Oklahoman has the water they need.” House Speaker Kris Steele (right), joined by Rep. Phil Richardson, co-chairman of the Joint Water Committee, outlines his Water for 2060 Act and other proposed water legislation at the Water Appreciation Day press conference held at the State Capitol on February 13. |
| Date created | 2012-04-06 |
| Date modified | 2012-04-06 |
