Okla. Admin. Code § 155:12-11-2

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 155:12-11-2 - Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act

(a) The Commission shall administer the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Restoration Act. Under this Act, the Commission shall:

(1) Cooperate with landowners, state agencies, and other political subdivisions for the removal of invasive woody species;

(2) Share costs with landowners for expenses incurred;

(3) Measure the density of invasive woody species and determine its water usage;

(4) Establish at least two active project areas; and

(5) Develop grant programs with districts, rural fire departments, and prescribed burn associations.

(b) The Commission will focus on the following invasive woody species under this project:

(1) Eastern Redcedar;

(2) Rocky Mountain Juniper;

(3) Oneseed Juniper; and

(4) Salt Cedar.

(c) The Commission shall use the following three (3) prong approach to manage these invasive woody species:

(1) Data collection and research;

(2) Increase use of prescribed burns; and

(3) Wildfire damage prevention.

(d) Under this program the Commission shall partner with conservation districts. The conservation districts shall:

(1) Serve as the local contact with landowners;

(2) Conduct outreach;

(3) Engage additional partners;

(4) Provide staff support, office space, and homing of equipment;

(5) Work with the Commission to process payments; and

(6) Check the maintenance of practices.

Okla. Admin. Code § 155:12-11-2

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 22, August 1, 2024, eff. 9/2/2024