Brecheen said he has concerns about SE Oklahoma’s water, such as Sardis Lake, being bought by Oklahoma City.  “The state needs to retire the 5 million dollar payment and then wait  on the state water study to be completed by scientists. Once the water study is completed and all the information is transparent then discussion should begin. If there is excess, then a collaboration of SE Oklahoma communities ought to drive the discussion, including seats on the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, and have first choice at any mutually beneficial opportunities.

Downstream dependency is a major concern to me concerning the Texas angle and expert legal minds and case law will have to assure SE Oklahoman’s on this point before discussions can even be considered.”

Josh will fight to protect the quality/volume of the Arbuckle Simpson Aquifer and will look to CPASA for insight and ideas on how to move the ball forward. As a conservative, Josh believes in more local control and this certainly pertains to water issues. Josh will fight to put someone from SE Oklahoma on the Oklahoma Water Resources Board, and as a member of the majority, will have greater influence to do so.