Water Southeastern Oklahoma

Our water in southeastern Oklahoma is one of our most prescious resources.

North Texas has been trying to move water from the Kiamich basin for years, claiming they have water right under the federal law.

The Oklahoma Water Trust Board is also trying to remove water from Sardis Lake to the Oklahoma City area. The have already managed to tap into Lake Atoka, causing it to be practically a mud hole at times.

The Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations have taken the fight to the Water Board Trust, and all involved in a lawsuite.

My greatest concern is Texas and upper Oklahoma will set their sites  on Broken Bow Lake and Pine Creek. I am adamently opposed to any removal of water from those lakes. In my opinion they are essential for our daily water supply to our households. They, too, are essential for future economic growth in McCurtain County. If we lose our water, future industry and recreation will lost.

Learning Curve

I have been learning a lot from visits with voters about their concerns. I appreciate all of the interest voters and friends have expressed. Thank you all for your comments.