Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 45-722: Declaration of policy

It is hereby declared to be the policy of this state to provide

for the reclamation and conservation of land subjected to surface

disturbance by mining and thereby to preserve natural resources, to

encourage the productive use of such lands after mining, to aid in

the protection of wildlife and aquatic resources, to encourage the

planting of trees, grasses and other vegetation, to establish

recreational, home and industrial sites, to protect and perpetuate

the taxable value of property, to aid in the prevention of erosion,

landslides, floods and the pollution of waters and air, to protect

the natural beauty and aesthetic values in the affected areas of

this state, and to protect and promote the health, safety and

general welfare of the people of this state.