Oklahoma Conservation Commission

A photo of Nick Brown's cattle ranch in Okmulgee County on Sept. 30. This was the last source of water for the cattle herd on his ranch.

Oklahoma Conservation Commission provides emergency drought relief as crisis worsens

Dick Pryor

With the drought continuing, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission adopted a plan proposed by the Emergency Drought Commission to deliver $33,000 in emergency funds to each Oklahoma county. The legislature also allocated an additional $20 million for the second phase of the plan, which is also on its way to farmers and ranchers.

Business and Economy

Oklahoma Conservation Commission approves emergency drought relief program

OPMX

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission unanimously approved a $3 million cost-share program for farmers and ranchers.

Oklahoma Conservation Commission Executive Director Trey Lam stands on the bank of the Blue River in south-central Oklahoma. He said budget cuts will result in more staff reductions at the agency.

Science Technology and Environment

Details Of Oklahoma Budget Agreement Conceal Cuts For Oklahoma Environmental Agencies

Logan Layden

The $6.9 billion budget signed last week by Gov. Mary Fallin delivers 5 percent cuts to most state agencies. On paper, it looks like two environmental…