SB263

Oklahoma SB263 expands the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Water Restoration Act to include more invasive species and increase project areas.

Oklahoma SB263 amends the Terry Peach North Canadian Watershed Water Restoration Act to include additional invasive species such as Eastern Redcedar, Rocky Mountain juniper, and others. The bill updates the definitions and expands the number of active project areas in the pilot program. It also creates a study using a parallel watershed and establishes a revolving fund for the Oklahoma Conservation Commission to manage and eradicate harmful woody species. The program aims to reduce wildfire risk, improve water usage, and encourage landowner participation.