Our Mission
Our mission is to ensure a sustainable Blue River Watershed and the Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer interface from which it emanates, for the use and enjoyment of all generations.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to engage like-minded regional stakeholders, researchers, and concerned citizens in a science-based approach to education, stewardship, partnerships, and advocacy.
Our Vision
- Pristine water quality and quantity in the Blue River and Arbuckle-Simpson Aquifer;
- Science-based, codified management of this unique Oklahoma treasure, thereby preserving its inherent value despite future changes to land use, population densities, and societal ideologies.
What We Do
We work to sustain the Blue River—the lifeblood of South Central Oklahoma—through our organization’s three pillars: science, education, and action.
SCIENCE
We are an agile, forward-thinking foundation that provides a nexus of understanding for policy makers, scientists, diverse industries, and deep-rooted cultures.
EDUCATION
We aim to educate lawmakers, landowners, tourists, and others about the cultural, ecological, and economical importance of the entire Blue River watershed to South Central Oklahoma.
ACTION
We apply generational knowledge of the watershed to facilitate policy change, needed research, and public education to promote the sustainability of the Blue River watershed for all stakeholders.
Our History
In the spring of 2018, a group of concerned landowners along the iconic upper Blue River banded together to call attention to the impacts of a proposed industry project near the banks of the river that would forever alter the natural balance of this free flowing, spring-fed, and undammed jewel in southern Oklahoma.
Education
Recent Events
Come See Us at Scotty’s Blue River One Stop – February 15 & 16
https://vimeo.com/1056078523/583cf3d119?share=copy Join us to protect our Blue River. Come see us at Scotty's Blue...
Celebrating Conservation: A Day on the Blue River
Prominent state representatives and environmental agency directors explored the Blue River with us on October 18. With...
Blue River Watershed Field Day
Blue River Watershed landowners: you don't want to miss this event! The Pontotoc Conservation District is hosting a...