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c> ) ~ ~.... c:I) ....:i OKLAHOMA (ASA 1101) PROBLEM.. LIST WATER ISSUES 02-Al, Bl, G5 1915-1985, 1985-2000 The Red River water is of poor quality' (natural chlorides) tllat it cannot. be used for municipal, irrigation or livestock watering. The poor quality of the Red also presents a detriment to fish and wil.dlife. 10-A1, Bl, C3 1975-1985, 1985-2000 Southeastern Oklahoma is a water rich area with potential,for transfer to other areas of Oklahoma. Development of additional surface water storage is needed to supply local communities and extra basin de- mands. Hydro-power should be studied as a purpose in the future develop- ment of lakes in southeastern Oklahoma. 30-Al, B1 1975-1985, 1985-2000 Southeastern Oklahoma has less development of groundwater than any other section of the state. RELATED LAND ISSUES 40-A1, Bl 1915-1985, 1985-2000 Large risk of flood damages in developed areas of tile communities of Atoka, Durant, Antlers, Boswell, Fort Townson, Hugo, Broken Bow, Idabel, and Wright City. Also risk of flood damages to rural development and crops, particularly on the Little River above Millwood Reservoir. There is also risk of floods in. the non-urban areas around the above communities. 42-B2, G2 1975-1985, 1985~2000 Forest land shed management. Denison Dam. use problems concern lack of conditions of adequate water- Bank stabilization is needed in the reaches below INSTITUTIONAL 50-Hl 1975-1985, .1985-2000 The states of Arkan.sas, Louisian.a., Qk1ai)oma, and Texas have resolved to compact with respect to the waters. of the Red River and its tributaries. But no agreement can .be.made. '~wr." . I I I I I I. I I II I I I I I I a II I I I