News
Carol Cole-Frowe
The recent rains are appreciated, but it’s just a drop in a very big bucket. About 80 percent of the state, including Central Oklahoma, continues to be in a persistent, expansive, “extreme” drought.
Wednesday 22 May
OKG Newsletter
Topic: drought
About that drought …
Recent rains are just a drop in the bucket.
News
Carol Cole-Frowe
The recent rains are appreciated, but it’s just a drop in a very big bucket. About 80 percent of the state, including Central Oklahoma, continues to be in a persistent, expansive, “extreme” drought.
Make like a tree and ...
As much as 10 percent of Oklahoma's tree population is likely lost due to drought.
News
Phil Bacharach
Oklahoma's drought has wreaked havoc on the state's tree population, with forestry officials estimating that as much as 10 percent of the tree population is likely dead.
Being rational
OKC begins water rationing in the wake of extreme temps and ongoing drought.
News
Clifton Adcock
City officials announced today that it has implemented a mandatory odd/even watering program in Oklahoma City, effective immediately.
Autumn scenes
The drought will dull fall foliage displays, but OKC still boasts some great spots to celebrate fall.
News
Kevan Goff-Parker
Instead of the spicy-mustards, chili-reds and burnt-orange arrays of vibrantly hued leaves that usually adorn Oklahoma City trees in the fall, this summer’s drought is likely to leave local trees bare or their leaves brown as early defoliation takes its toll.
Water matters
OKC enacts outdoor water rationing for residents and businesses.
News
Clifton Adcock
The City of Oklahoma City announced today that it is implementing mandatory water conservation measures, effective immediately.
Water woes
Norman officials search for help in the wake of low water-supply levels.
News
Carol Cole-Frowe
The deepening drought has Central Oklahoma cities scrambling to manage the water they have.
