Jefferson County Conservation District

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

Oklahoma’s Mother Nature might be having a serious hot flash, and she’s not letting up yet!

With above normal temperatures and drought hanging on across the state, keep these cool-season planting tips in mind:
🌱 Have your seed on hand and ready to go the moment you catch a rain in the forecast.
☔ If the rain doesn’t come in time for your cool-season mix to emerge, don’t panic.
🌾 In warm-season heavy grazing systems, cool-season seed can stay viable through the summer and may respond next fall when conditions improve—think of it as an investment in next season, not a total loss.

Drought and heat can hit both your forage production and your bottom line, so do what’s best for **your** operation.

Have questions about cool-season options on your place? Drop a comment or message us to visit with one of our soil health specialists. We can talk through different options for your farm.

— Amy Seiger

03/12/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended the Oklahoma Association of Conservation District's 88th Annual State Meeting at the beautiful Okana Resort & Spa in Oklahoma City!

We are grateful to our session leaders, speakers, vendors, and guests, and look forward to seeing everyone again next year!

Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts

03/12/2026

The Oklahoma Conservation Commission works to conserve, protect and restore Oklahoma's natural resources, working in collaboration with the conservation districts and other partners, on behalf of the citizens of Oklahoma.

03/12/2026

Monday March 9th, come sign up!

03/12/2026

03/12/2026

Come by the office located at 3901 W Beech Avenue in Duncan to apply. Application period ends April 3, 2026. If you have questions, please contact the office at 580-255-5798 ext. 3.

12/22/2025

Wetlands provide essential services to Oklahomans, including improving water quality, reducing flooding, recharging aquifers, and providing recreational opportunities. However, wetland restoration can be costly and require technical expertise, making it inaccessible to most Oklahomans.

OCC’s Restoring Natural Ecology in Wetlands (ReNEW) Cost-Share Program offers technical and financial assistance to landowners interested in restoring, creating, or enhancing a wetland on their property.

The program is available state-wide, and applicants may receive funding for up to 80% of total restoration costs up to $35,000 per project.

The 2026 Application Period opens January 1, 2026.

Applications can be submitted through the landowner’s local conservation district or sent directly to [email protected].

Learn more here: https://wetlands.ok.gov/home/renew-program/