Murray County Conservation District

05/04/2026

Happy ! Did you know that fire can help your allergies? Prescribed burning is the strategic application of fire by an experienced fire crew to a predetermined area for land management. By burning invasive cedars, we can minimize future pollen spread and help preserve our grasslands!

04/13/2026

Registration Portal

04/07/2026

This is happening this Thursday!! Contact Kristine Nichols to rsvp.

We are so excited to announce our next educational opportunity with Dr. Ravi Jadeja! This presentation will help growers, educators, and agricultural professionals better understand how to assess water risks, implement practical safety measures, and stay compliant with evolving regulations. Lunch will be provided - register today to secure your spot!

Details:
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
📍Murray State College - Ardmore
2901 Mt Washington Rd. Ardmore, OK 73401

Questions? Call Contact us at 580-319-0353 or email [email protected]

Register here: https://forms.gle/9qPipPfRK7DktUUy6

03/19/2026

Applications are being accepted now thru April 3, 2026 for State Cost-Share Program Year 28. Applicants may qualify for cost-share assistance to remove invasive species such as cedar trees, install livestock watering practices, cross fencing & high tunnels. For more information contact the Murray County Conservation District at 580-622-3913 or [email protected]

03/09/2026

Applications are now open for the next round of the Emergency Drought Assistance Program!

Learn more and apply here: https://conservation.ok.gov/emergency-drought-assistance-program/

Applications can also be found at your local conservation district office: https://conservation.ok.gov/district-services-division/

03/06/2026

03/03/2026

Emergency Drought Committee Approves Assistance Program!!

EMERGENCY DROUGHT PROGRAM YEAR ED4 APPLICATION PERIOD OPENS MARCH 9 AND RUNS THROUGH JUNE 30, 2026.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE BEGINNING MARCH 9TH!

Pond Clean Outs, Watering Facility, Pumping Plant , Pipeline, Pasture Tap, Water Well.

Questions 580-622-3913
[email protected]

02/28/2026

After 18 1/2 years of dedicated service, Chuck Pyka, Watershed Aide for the Murray County Conservation District, has retired. Thank you Chuck for all you have done for Murray County! We will miss you and wish you a Happy Retirement!!

02/18/2026

Wildfires are the one weather phenomenon that we really have the power to control. Most wildfire starts are human/infrastructure starts.

Over the next 36 hours, we have the ability to reduce the number of new wildfires that emerge by making conscious choices.