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.
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.