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OSU and The Groundwater Foundation Launch National Campaign

March 13, 2024

Oklahoma State University, in collaboration with the Groundwater Foundation, has launched a national campaign to bring awareness to groundwater access, education and industry training. At the center of the campaign — led by the College of Arts and Sciences and NGWA University Powered by OSU — is a televised public service announcement and resource-filled website that illustrate both the vitality of clean water and how populations often take it for granted.

Making the Water Well

January 2, 2024

The average depth of a water well in Oklahoma is 175 feet deep, according to Oklahoma State University Extension. However, not all wells are equal. OSU Extension in conjunction with the Oklahoma Water Resources Center provides free well water screenings to counties across Oklahoma. Kevin Wagner, director of OWRC, began this project in 2018.

OSU introduces Oklahoma Hydronet to improve water management

December 19, 2023

Oklahoma State University researchers have partnered with other state and federal entities to improve the management of water resources across the state. “We’re trying to create a world-class water monitoring network for our state to complement what we already have, which is a world-class meteorological network with the Oklahoma Mesonet,” said Tyson Ochsner, professor of plant and soil sciences in the Ferguson College of Agriculture.

Water for 2060 Winners Announced at the 2023 Governor's Water Conference

December 5, 2023

Four new winners were recognized on November 30 for the Oklahoma Water for 2060 Excellence Award, signed by Governor Kevin Stitt and presented by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board during the annual Oklahoma Governor’s Water Conference in Norman.

Oklahoma Well Owner Network adding libraries to its mix

November 21, 2023

The Oklahoma Well Owner Network has expanded to libraries after receiving the USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture Rural Health and Safety Education grant.

Oklahoma Water Resources Center to offer free water well testing

October 17, 2023

Oklahoma well owners are on their way to healthier drinking water this fall thanks to the Oklahoma Well Owner Network. The program, led by the Oklahoma Water Resources Center and Oklahoma State University Extension, provides free residential well water testing and training to rural counties in Oklahoma through a $200,000 grant.

USGS 104(b) Annual Base Grants Program Request for Pre-Proposals PY2024

August 30, 2023

The Oklahoma Water Research Center (OWRC) is seeking pre-proposals that address high priority water problems in the State of Oklahoma. This grant program is a competitive grant program available to current faculty, staff and students of any Oklahoma university conducting research addressing priority Oklahoma water issues.

2023 Oklahoma Governor's Water Conference & Research Symposium

August 30, 2023

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center currently seeking both poster and oral presentation submissions to be used for the upcoming 2023 Oklahoma Governor’s Water Conference and Research Symposium. This year’s conference and symposium will take place at the Embassy Suites in Norman, Oklahoma on November 29 & 30, 2023.

No Longer a Dry Topic

July 21, 2023

Oklahoma Water Resources Center Project Teaches Communities About Drought. Approximately 2.5 million Oklahomans were affected by drought from January to March 2023.

One Dam Project

July 21, 2023

Nearly 90% of Oklahomans live within 20 miles of an earthen dam that affects their daily lives. As these U.S. Department of Agriculture-constructed structures near the end of their engineered lifespans, the time to take action is now. The Dam Analysis Modernization of Tools, Applications, Guidance, and Standardization, or DAMTAGS, the project is underway to take preventive measures to help dam safety.

"Water You Talking About?" Monthly Seminar Series

July 19, 2023

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center presents a new monthly water seminar series called “Water You Talking About?” These monthly water seminars will take place on the third Thursday of every month from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Thomas E. Berry 2022 Honoree Historical Legend

May 23, 2023

Oklahoma Geological Foundation selected Thomas E. Berry as 2022 Honoree Historical Legend

Water Professionals Appreciation Day

May 4, 2023

May 4th is Water Professionals Appreciation Day. We asked some of our researchers, agency partners and students why they chose to work with water and how their work advances water resources.

Web-based watershed assessment tool is a global resource

April 25, 2023

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center has partnered with Texas A&M University and the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to improve water quality and quantity assessments and forecasting in the state.

20 Oklahoma Educators Selected as 2023 NAISEF STEM Coaches

October 10, 2022

Congratulations to 20 Oklahoma educators selected as 2023 National American Indian Science and Engineering Fair (NAISEF) STEM Coaches! NAISEF is an annual science fair organized by the American Indian Science and Engineering Society for middle and high school students. The upcoming fair will be held both in-person and virtually on April 1, 2023, at the ENDEAVOR Lab on the OSU-Stillwater campus.

2022 Oklahoma Governor's Water Conference & Research Symposium

September 19, 2022

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center currently seeking both poster and oral presentation submissions to be used for the upcoming 2022 Oklahoma Governor’s Water Conference and Research Symposium.

USGS 104(b) Annual Base Grants Program Request for Pre-Proposals PY2023

September 1, 2022

The Oklahoma Water Research Center (OWRC) is seeking preproposals that address high priority water problems in the State of Oklahoma.

Water Research Advisory Board Meeting August 2022

August 17, 2022

The OWRC's Water Research Advisory Board met this August to discuss upcoming research priorities and heard updated research findings from previously funded projects.

Regenerative Agriculture Research

August 12, 2022

The Oklahoma Water Resources at Oklahoma State University is teaming up with Texas A&M University to conduct research on regenerative agricultural practices in Oklahoma and Texas.

OSU Brings Virtual Reality to CPN Child Development Center

August 5, 2022

Citizen Potawatomi Nation’s Child Development Center after-school program experience virtual reality from the Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Science’s Mixed Reality Laboratory

Harmon County Oklahoma Well Owner Network

June 24, 2022

Well owners who would like to have their well water analyzed for free should contact the Harmon County Extension Office to learn how to collect their sample.

Tillman County Well Owner Network

June 17, 2022

Well owners who would like to have their well water analyzed for free should contact the Tillman County Extension Office to learn how to collect their sample.

Greer County Oklahoma Well Owner Network

June 15, 2022

Oklahoma State University students are set to conduct well water analysis and a short training for citizens in Greer County.

OU International WaTER Conference

April 1, 2022

The OU Water Technologies for Emerging Regions (WaTER) Center is soliciting abstracts for poster and oral presentations for the OU International WaTER Conference to be held virtually on September 26-27, 2022.

AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program Grants

April 1, 2022

The AFRI Foundational and Applied Science Program supports grants in six AFRI priority areas to advance knowledge in both fundamental and applied sciences important to agriculture.

USGS Request for Proposals 2022

March 30, 2022

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center (OWRC) is pleased to announce the release of Request for Proposals (RFPs) from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Tillman County Well Owner Network

March 28, 2022

Oklahoma State University students are set to conduct well water analysis and a short training for citizens in Tillman County.

Oklahoma Water Resources Center Has Moved

March 24, 2022

The Oklahoma Water Resources Center has officially moved out of Ag Hall and is now located in 110 Noble Research Center.

Pontotoc County Well Owner Network

March 14, 2022

Oklahoma State University students are set to conduct well water analysis and a short training for citizens in Pontotoc County.

Alfalfa County Well Owner Network

February 17, 2022

Oklahoma State University students are set to conduct well water analysis and a short training for citizens in Alfalfa County.

2022 OSU Master Irrigator Program

January 26, 2022

Oklahoma State University has initiated a Master Irrigator Program to provide advanced training on irrigation water management, irrigation system and equipment maintenance, energy conservation, water conservation and quality, and economics of irrigated agriculture.

CADRE January Symposium

January 20, 2022

The Coalition for Advancing Digital Research and Education (CADRE) will be hosting a monthly symposium series that will replace the CADRE Conference for 2022.

Outstanding Student Water Research Poster Award

December 7, 2021

Outstanding Student Water Research Poster Award winners announced.

OK-HAWQS Workshop

August 24, 2021

Register for NALMS 2021

August 24, 2021

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