Okla. Stat. tit. 82, § 82-683: Act to be liberally construed

This act being necessary for securing the public health, safety,

convenience or welfare, and being necessary for the prevention of

great loss of life and for the security of public and private

property from floods and other uncontrolled waters, it shall be

liberally construed to effect the control and conservation and

drainage of the waters of this state.