Water Conservation
Water Control
The appropriate management and use of water, both quantity and quality, to protect its long-term availability for human and environmental needs.
Urban Irrigation Stewardship
The intentional, responsible, and sustainable management of irrigation practices in urban and suburban environments through smart water usage, ecological awareness, infrastructure efficiency, environmental protection, and community engagement with the understanding that we are stewards, not owners, of water resources.
Workshops Available
The office will be closed November 26-28 in observance of Thanksgiving and open December 1, 2025.
The office will also be closed on December 24, 2025 through January 4, 2026 in observance of Christmas and the New Year.
- Overview of Water and Water Conservation in Oklahoma
- The Urban Water Cycle on 11/20 & 11/22
- Irrigation Strategies for Water Efficiency
- Groundwater: Our Liquid Gold
- Mitigation of Non-Point Source Pollution
- Water Wise Plant Selections for Oklahoma
Stay Tuned for a Brand-New Training
Master Urban Irrigator
- The Master Urban Irrigator Program is an accelerated, two-day training designed to equip professionals, community leaders, and residents with the skills and knowledge needed to manage water efficiently in urban landscapes. Through a combination of expert-led presentations, interactive demonstrations, and practical exercises, participants will learn to apply best management practices (BMPs) that save water, protect water quality, and support resilient landscapes in Oklahoma’s unique climate.
- Water Testing with OSU's SWAFL (Soil, Water, and Forage Laboratory)
- Water Sample Submission Form
- Household Test (basic water test, NOT a potable water test) $18
- Irrigation Test $18
- Livestock Test $18
- Homebrewer Test $21
Fact Sheets
- Determining feld capacity using continuous soil water content data
- Irrigated agriculture in Oklahoma
- Per - and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance (PFAS) - Potential Risk to Rural Groundwater Systems
- Soil Moisture-Sensing Systems for Improving Irrigation Scheduling
- The Effects of Wind Speed and Water Pressure on Home Sprinkler Systems
- Nutrient Loss and Water Quality