Environmental
Oklahoma's water rights system requires persons who wish to use surface water for irrigation or other non-domestic purposes to:
ASimply divert the water from a stream on their property
BObtain a permit from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB)✓ Correct
CGet permission from OREC
DFile with the county clerk
Explanation
Oklahoma requires a permit from the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) for non-domestic surface water uses (irrigation, industrial). The OWRB administers Oklahoma's prior appropriation water rights system.
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