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Birds In Oklahoma Impacted By Frigid Temperatures

By • Feb 22, 2021
A Northern Cardinal perches on a bird feeder in Norman.
WildCare Foundation

People in Oklahoma weren’t the only ones affected by the recent record cold temperatures. So was the state’s bird population. 

How Curious: Is Lake Hefner In The Wrong Place?

By • Nov 12, 2018
Workers use 200 sticks of dynamite to uproot trees as they start work on the Bluff Creek Reservoir, 1941.
Unknown / Oklahoma Historical Society

When John Hiller moved to Oklahoma City, he noticed a lot of businesses near May Avenue and 63rd Street have “lakeside” or “lakeview” in their names. His friend told him it was because developers thought Lake Hefner’s shore would be closer to that area. Hiller asked How Curious: Is Lake Hefner in the wrong place?

Political Pendulum Swings In Former Conservative Stronghold That Launched A Republican Governor

By • Aug 14, 2018
State Rep. Cyndi Munson walks door-to-door in Nichols Hills, Okla. as she campaigns for reelection.
Jacob McCleland / KGOU

Sue Campbell and her husband David stand under a tree at a dog park along a busy highway near Lake Hefner. Their dog is here, too — a 3-year-old ball of furry energy named Louie.

“Louie is a miniature schnauzer and Staffordshire terrier mix,” Sue said.

Regulator Says Budget Cuts Could Imperil Vital Water-Monitoring Programs

By • Jan 28, 2016
Jet Stein with the OWRB's lake monitoring program prepares to test the water at Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City.
Logan Layden / StateImpact Oklahoma

Water contaminated by algae blooms or choked by sediment and pollutants kills wildlife and isn’t healthy for humans. It’s up to the state to make sure Oklahoma’s lakes and rivers are safe, but budget cuts are threatening that mission, officials say.

Water Funding Roller Coaster

Oil Company Withdraws Lake Hefner Drilling Proposal

By • Dec 29, 2014
A representative for Pedestal Oil Company explains the Lake Hefner drilling proposal to a crowd gathered in the Ed Lycan Conservatory at Will Rogers Gardens.
Joe Wertz / StateImpact Oklahoma

An Oklahoma City oil company has withdrawn its application to drill on the south side of Lake Hefner.

City officials say Pedestal Oil Company, Inc., withdrew its proposal Friday following widespread opposition from area residents and those who use the recreational lake.

In a statement, Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett thanked Pedestal for recognizing the importance of Lake Hefner to the community. Cornett also thanked those who contacted his office and shared their views.

Oklahoma City Residents Question Lake Hefner Drilling Plan At Contentious Public Meeting

By • Dec 19, 2014
A representative for Pedestal Oil Company explains the Lake Hefner drilling proposal to a crowd gathered in the Ed Lycan Conservatory at Will Rogers Gardens.
Joe Wertz / StateImpact Oklahoma

A rowdy crowd of concerned residents shouted at city officials and questioned representatives of an oil company at a Thursday night meeting about a proposal to drill near Lake Hefner in Oklahoma City.