Oklahoma County OSU Extension

The Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service is your lifeline to a lifetime of learning.

[Oklahoma County OSU Extension @OKCountyExt]

Are you interested in learning more about raising your own backyard flock? Come out to this Small Flock Poultry Workshop in El Reno on April 29th from 9am-4pm.

[Oklahoma Water Resources Center @okstatewater]

Upcoming Opportunity!

PFAS & Emerging contaminants workshop biosolids, water & wastewater, air and waste.

To learn more and register visit: https://t.co/15MHueseKO

[Oklahoma Water Resources Center @okstatewater]

Is AI “drinking” water? Potential water use of Data Centers

AI uses water through Datacenter Cooling, Electricity Generation & Server Manufacturing Supply-Chain. In the U.S., about 16.9 fluid ounces of water were consumed per 29.6 requests as of July 2023.

Read the full publication here: https://t.co/fTe3yaPAHy

[Oklahoma County OSU Extension @OKCountyExt]

On a special Valentine's Day episode, Julia, Andrew, and special guest Lili LeClaire dive into the language of flowers and how they have been used to communicate throughout history.

Spotify: https://t.co/dYoIQnfN5t
Apple Podcasts:
https://t.co/jhaXubvkAW

[Oklahoma Water Resources Center @okstatewater]

Small changes in your kitchen can lead to big water savings over time. Using efficient appliances and mindful habits helps conserve water and protect our resources.

[Oklahoma County OSU Extension @OKCountyExt]

The latest episode of The Urban Gardener Podcast is live! Go check it out and learn about what could be lurking in a pond near you.
https://t.co/7ETDDfEvPF

[Oklahoma Water Resources Center @okstatewater]

Did you know that plants can vary in salt tolerance, ranging from sensitive to tolerant?

Factors, including growth stage, varieties, nutritional imbalance and more can affect salinity tolerance and crop yields in plants.

Our Conjunctive Freshwater Saltwater Management project explores how blending brackish and freshwater sources, combined with salinity tolerant crops, can stretch freshwater supplies in regions with limited freshwater.

To learn more: https://t.co/cE1duEhqDR

[Oklahoma Water Resources Center @okstatewater]

NEW PUBLICATION ALERT!

From 2002-2020, 408 individual waterbodies were listed impaired for turbidity, and despite investment in Best Management Practices (BMPs), 83 waterbodies experienced a list-delist-relist pattern in the study period. Using OK-HAWQS, models of sediment loading from major land uses in three Oklahoma watersheds were used to understand land use impacts and mitigation from BMPs.

While major land uses contributed to sediment loading differently across the watersheds, likely due to differences in soil erodibility, BMP scenarios targeted top sediment sources, with OK-HAWQS modeling guiding effective BMP investment.

Read full publication here: https://t.co/F6by5EGm2q

[NGWA @ngwatweets]

Just launched! The new NGWA Water Well Map is now live on https://t.co/fvk7FlrFNH and integrated into Business PRO. Professionals can now access detailed well data- depth, construction, quality, and more- right from their business dashboard.
This powerful new tool gives your operation the edge with streamlined workflows, reduced risk, and stronger client confidence.

Exclusive to NGWA members. Explore it today: https://t.co/gDiUovtnS2

#NGWA #Groundwater #WaterWells #WellDrilling #Hydrogeology #WaterResources #GroundwaterData #WellMap #WaterIndustry

[American Water Works Association @awwa]

No Water, No...

Tea
Coffee
Hydration
Hygiene

Can you imagine?!

#ImagineADayWithoutWater

[Oklahoma Water Resources Center @okstatewater]

Did you know that burning trash in your back yard carries a variety of risks including health concerns, danger of wildfires, and possible pollution of water – among other issues?

Pollutants in the trash, when burned, can be carried by winds; deposited into waterbodies, soil or groundwater; and can mix with rainwater when airborne. These pollutants can then be ingested by animals directly or through feed and passed to humans through consumption.

Learn more about backyard burning here: https://t.co/U5DHILALFe

[Squeeze Every Drop @squeezeverydrop]

It may still be warm out, but winter will be here before you know it! Get your home and landscape ready for cooler temps with one of our winterizing workshops. More info and registration here: https://t.co/50Fql7xiJO

[Oklahoma Water Resources Center @okstatewater]

Upcoming opportunity!

The Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering will be offering GIS for Water Resources in Spring 2026. The course provides hands-on experience using GIS tools for water resources and environmental analysis. The class is open to students across departments who are interested in applying geospatial tools in their fields.

To learn more visit: https://t.co/phKhLoZz9Q

[Oklahoma County OSU Extension @OKCountyExt]

Be sure to sign up for this workshop! We know many of you cannot attend workshops during the week so there is also a weekend option. Come out and learn a little bit (or a lot!) about Edmond's water. Call the Oklahoma County office to register at 405-713-1125 #urbanwatercycle

[Oklahoma County OSU Extension @OKCountyExt]

It's here! "Episode 53: What's Bugging You?" is live!
Go check it out and learn some tips & tricks to help those bugs bugger off.
#theurbangardenerpodcast

https://t.co/aG1yEHqWAP

[Oklahoma Water Resources Center @okstatewater]

A water sonde is a tool used to measure various aspects of water quality — such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, dissolved solids and turbidity, providing valuable data for assessing the health of aquatic ecosystems.

Part of our Conjunctive Freshwater Saltwater Management project is to monitor salinity levels in the Upper Red River Basin by using 15-minute sonde readings of specific conductance. Using real time data helps track saltwater movement allowing better assessment of freshwater and saltwater interactions.

To learn more about CFSM visit: https://t.co/rkGNhcL6XG

[Oklahoma County OSU Extension @OKCountyExt]

It might not feel like fall, but join us for the latest episode of The Urban Gardener Podcast to learn some tips and trick for prepping your outdoor plants to move inside for the winter. #theurbangardenerpodcast
https://t.co/ttdQ1c3iUh

[Oklahoma County OSU Extension @OKCountyExt]

Take a little time this week during #SourceWaterProtectionWeek to learn more about the source water near you. Special thanks to our friends at the @okstatewater .