Organizers from the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, Oklahoma Conference of Churches and the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma’s Whole Creation Community ministry have planned three prayer services to take place in the next few months. “We really need an opportunity to be alert to the fact that water conservation, stewardship of water resources, is absolutely […]
drought
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H2OMG!
Clay Pope Credit: Mark Hancock Oklahoma bears the scars of the Dust Bowl paradoxically, celebrating the courage and perseverance of those who lived through it and simultaneously obsessing about whether lingering impressions from John Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath sully the state’s image. But we’re all clear on one thing: The Dust Bowl remains in […]
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A fine idea
A measure introduced at today’s Oklahoma City Council meeting would allow for a progressive fine schedule. Currently, the fine is $167, but that could change in about two weeks when the council will consider final adoption of the proposal. The would-be penalties would require a $119 fine for a first-time offense, followed by fines of […]
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Water and wishful thinking
The USDA drought monitor map issued Feb. 5 predicts more of the same, and now Canton Lake is drained to record low levels to keep Oklahoma City on its unsustainable water usage path. Farmers and ranchers have drastically reduced their cattle herds for lack of hay and water due to this ongoing, severe drought. Another […]
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LETTERS
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to pbacharach@ okgazette.com or sent online at okgazette.com, but include a city of residence and contact […]
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LETTERS
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to pbacharach@ okgazette.com or sent online at okgazette.com, but include a city of residence and contact […]
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Water woes
Lake Thunderbird credit: Chris Street Norman, Del City and Midwest City are looking to augment water in Lake Thunderbird, after President Obama last month signed into law the Lake Thunderbird Efficient Use Act. It allows the Central Oklahoma Master Conservancy District, which manages the lake for the three cities, to purchase raw water from the […]
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Water matters
The odd/even watering program includes both businesses and residents, and will remain in effect until further notice. Residents with home addresses ending in an even number can water their yards on even-numbered days, while residents with addresses ending in odd numbers can do so on odd-numbered days. Cities that use OKC water also are required […]