ReNEW Program

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.

ReNEW Cost-Share Program

Wetlands provide essential services to Oklahomans including water quality improvement, flood reduction, aquifer recharge, and recreational opportunities. However, wetland restoration can be costly and require technical expertise that makes implementation inaccessible for most Oklahomans.

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 maggie.woods@conservation.ok.gov.

For more information, see the links below.

ReNEW Program Resources

Application

The application period opens January 1, 2026, and runs through March 1, 2026. Please submit your application to your local conservation district office or email to maggie.woods@conservation.ok.gov.

Application (Application will be available January 1, 2026.)

Find your district

Program Details

For more information on eligibility, cost-share rate, and program process, check out the FAQs.

For a list of eligible practices, review the Guidelines Document.

District Resources

ReNEW Program Flyer

District Participation Form

Director Participation Form

For more information, please contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible for the ReNEW Program?

Landowners interested in restoring or creating a wetland on their property are likely eligible for the ReNEW Program and are encouraged to apply.

If you are unsure if you have a wetland or if your property could support a wetland, contact us. We are happy to provide technical assistance and guide you to the appropriate program.

How do I apply for the ReNEW Program?

You can submit an application to your local conservation district or email it directly to maggie.woods@conservation.ok.gov.

Application (Application will be available January 1, 2026.)

Contact your local conservation district or the OCC Wetlands Team if you have questions about the application.

What restoration activities can this program support?

The OCC Wetlands Team will work with selected applicants to create a restoration plan that includes a range of practices intended to meet both the landowner’s goals and improve environmental benefits.

Practices will vary by project, but may include: