Okla. Stat. tit. 27A, § 27A-2-6-310.1: Legislative findings and declaration

A. The Oklahoma Legislature finds that a safe public

groundwater supply is one of the most valuable natural resources in

this state.

B. The Legislature recognizes and declares that the management,

funding, protection and conservation of public groundwater supplies

and the beneficial uses thereof are essential to the economic

prosperity and future well-being of the state. As such, the public

interest demands procedures for the development and implementation

of management practices to conserve and protect public groundwater

supplies.