Our mission is to conduct fundamental and applied research for the purpose of developing new knowledge that will lead to technology improvements addressing the needs of the people of Oklahoma.
The Hydraulic Engineering Research Unit has a one of a kind facility and outstanding staff who conduct research on large scale physical models of hydraulic structures for flood control, grade stabilization, sediment control, and runoff measurement.
The Oklahoma Mesonet consists of over 110 automated environmental monitoring stations covering Oklahoma. These stations record environmental measurements every 5 minutes, 24 hours per day year-round. These measurements are then transmitted to a central facility and made available to the public
The Soil, Water and Forage Analytical Laboratory provides valuable information that helps citizens protect and utilize their soil, water, animal manure, and forage resources efficiently and effectively.
Oklahoma Cooperative Extension county offices enhance DASNR's commitment to Oklahoma communities, where county based Extension educators work side-by-side with residents to address local issues and concerns.
Master Gardener Program is a volunteer training program conducted by University Extension designed to help county extension centers meet the demands for consumer horticulture information.
In addition to beautiful and water-wise plantings, the OSU Botanic Garden has several demonstration sites including an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System, a Mesonet station, and Low Impact Development installations.
Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry is funding a yearly program to collect and properly dispose of unwanted pesticides that farmers, commercial applicators, or dealers have.
SWFAL provides valuable information that helps citizens protect and utilize their soil, water, animal manure, and forage resources efficiently and effectively.
The Oklahoma City Utilities Department has partnered with the OSU Extension Service and the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture to promote conservation through proper outdoor watering and drought-tolerant landscaping.