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Getting Involved

Oklahoma is blessed with an abundance of recreational water resources. With 55,646 miles of lake and pond shoreline, 1,401 square miles of water surface, and 167,600 miles of rivers and streams throughout the state, we have a natural resource that is available to anyone, but also requires careful protection.

Citizens can get involved in water resource protection in many ways, including volunteer monitoring, stream cleanups, education efforts, and storm drain marking.

Brochures, Pamphlets, & Useful Information

Blue Thumb

Blue Thumb is a statewide citizen science initiative that trains volunteers to monitor creeks and streams and share their knowledge of water quality with others. More info can be found on this site.

EPA How’s my Waterway

This EPA website offers a public, interactive map for the public to view local water quality conditions easily. The database uses local water quality data from various local agencies.

City of Tulsa Adopt-a-Stream Program

EPA encourages local governments to implement “Adopt-a-Stream” initiatives where citizens can volunteer to keep parts of a stream trash-free. The City of Tulsa offers their own program.