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The “Wetland World” can be complicated. The links below will provide you with a series of questions to help you locate the information you need.

Help with Oklahoma Wetland Management and Restoration

The buttons below will provide a series of questions designed to get you to the information you are looking for regarding wetland management or restoration.

I have a wetland and a question.

Do I have a wetland?

I want to confirm the presence or absence of a wetland.

A good first step to determining if you have any wetlands on the property in question is to visit the National Wetlands Inventory mapper.

I need more help determining if I have a wetland.

For additional help, contact us for assistance in determining if your location contains a wetland.

I have a wetland and a question.

I have a wetland and I need more information on how to manage it.

Wetland management strategies vary depending on an individual’s use preference. These vary from absolute preservation to managing the area for specific goals, such as waterfowl hunting. OCC has staff capable of either offering management options based on unique scenarios or by connecting inquirers to appropriate experts. Please contact us with specific questions.

I have a project that may impact or cause the loss of a wetland

A good first step is to reach out to the Tulsa District of the Army Corps of Engineers to determine if the wetland is jurisdictional and if you need a permit.

I want a wetland.

I want to determine if a wetland habitat is suitable for restoration to previous size and/or condition

Some wetlands have been impacted by past human disturbance and may be suitable for restoration or enhancement. Please contact us for help determining if a wetland habitat is suitable for restoration or enhancement.

Do I have an area suitable for wetland creation?

Although creating wetland habitat is difficult, there may be options for some areas that have been impacted by human disturbance critically enough to completely destroy wetland habitats. Some of these areas may be restored by correcting hydrological connections. Please contact us with restoration questions.

Is there technical and financial assistance available for wetland restoration or enhancement projects?

Yes, OCC’s Restoring Natural Ecology in Wetlands (ReNEW) Program provides technical and financial assistance to Oklahoma landowners interested in restoring, creating, or enhancing a wetland on their property. Applications open January 1, 2026.

Click here to learn more about OCC’s ReNEW Program.

OCC can also discuss options and connect landowners to the most appropriate conservation assistance program. Additional programs vary based on funding from external partners and active grants. For more information on current opportunities please contact us.

Contact Us

Science Inquires

405-365-2276
dan.dvorett@conservation.ok.gov

Restoration Inquiries

572-206-6206
jeff.tibbits@conservation.ok.gov

General Inquiries

405-534-6997
brooks.tramell@conservation.ok.gov