The Office of Watershed Stewardship protects water resources throughout the Choctaw Nation Reservation by safeguarding water quality and promoting long-term sustainability across all the reservation’s watersheds. The team implements best management practices, including assessing wetlands and riparian zones to reduce runoff, prevent erosion, and limit pollution.
Watershed Stewardship collaborates with landowners, municipalities, and community groups by providing:
- Technical assistance
- Ecological assessment and monitoring
- Identification of watershed impairments
- Solutions to ensure safe and sustainable water sources
Additionally, the office supports:
- Formation of Watershed Associations
- Development of effective watershed management plans
- Community assistance in achieving long-term goals to preserve vital natural resources for future generations