An Extension program promoting irrigation water conservation through advanced training
in irrigation systems, soil moisture sensors, irrigation schedulers & other strategies.
In collaboration with the USGS, the OWRC administers two grants annually to support
research addressing priority water problems in the state and nation.
A project to create a world-class soil water, groundwater and lake level monitoring
network to complement the meteorological network already in place with the Oklahoma
Mesonet.
An Extension program providing free of charge residential well water screening, drinking
water education and training to rural communities in Oklahoma.
A multi-disciplinary research effort focused on demonstrating the effects of RegenAg
practices on cotton production, soil health, water resources & more.
A project to improve irrigation in the Southern Great Plains by utilizing OpenET and
Q-Stable Analysis to improve on-farm irrigation and regional, aquifer-level management.
A program researching how GPS-enabled collars worn by cattle can help producers better
manage grazing while improving water quality, wildlife habitats and soil health.
A collaborative research initiative between the OWRC and USDA-ARS and USDA-NRCS to
develop tools and techniques for monitoring and inspecting aging dams.
A social science framework to identify socially sustainable, science-based solutions
for complex problems at the intersection of land use, water availability and infrastructure.
