Maps of the Illinois River Basin U.S.G.S. Map of Illinois River Basin Map and data for Illinois River Basin Illinois River (Courtesy Cherokee Nation) Scenic Illinois River Area, Oklahoma National View Regional View Interactive map of Tahlequah, (Tourism Council) City View Lake Tenkiller Map   Other Useful Links

Coordinated Watershed Restoration and Protection Strategy for Oklahoma's Impaired Scenic Rivers

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Search Scenic Rivers Act, Oklahoma State Statutes, Title 82, Chapter 21

TIP, CLICK ON "TITLE 82" AND SCROLL TO CHAPTER 21 AND YOU WILL SEE THE FOLLOWING: Scenic Rivers Act     § 1451. Short Title.     § 1452. Preservation of Certain Free-flowing Streams and Rivers - Designation of Scenic River Areas.     § 1453. Acts Prohibited Within Scenic River Area.     § 1454. Cooperation - Acquisition of Access Points, Easements or Park Areas - Power of Eminent Domain Prohibited.     § 1455. Dangers of Littering - Penalties.     § 1456. Property Rights of Private Landowners.     § 1457. Pollution - Prevention and Elimination     § 1458. Notice and Hearing as to Designation of Additional Scenic Areas.     § 1459. Repealed by Laws 1989, c. 154, § 2, eff. July 1, 1989     § 1460. Scenic Rivers - Statement of Purpose.     § 1461. Scenic Rivers Commissions - Creation - Funding - Jurisdiction - Membership - Organization - Powers and Duties     § 1462. Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department - Duties.     § 1462A. Scenic River Commissions Funds.     § 1462B. Scenic River Commissions Petty Cash Funds.     § 1462C. Creation of Scenic Rivers Commission Revolving Fund.     § 1463. Dissolution of Scenic River Commission.     § 1464. Construction of Act.     § 1465. Cities and Incorporated Towns - Counties - Planning and Zoning - Powers and Duties.     § 1466. Counties - Cities and Incorporated Towns - Funding of Scenic River Commissions.     § 1467. Violations.     § 1468. Review - Administrative Procedure Act - Application.     § 1469. Application of Law - Policy.     § 1470. Canoes - Commercial Use - Fee     § 1471. Collection of Assessed Fees

 

Search Scenic Rivers Commission Rules, Title 630, Chapters 1-4, 10, 15 

TIP, CLICK ON "VIEW CODE", THEN CLICK ON TITLE 630 AND YOU WILL SEE THE FOLLOWING:   Title 630 - Scenic Rivers Commission Chapter 1 Rules Chapter 2 Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission Chapter 3 Election Procedures Chapter 4 Hearing Procedures, Practices, and Appeals Chapter 10 Licensing and Use Permits Chapter 15 Protection of Natural Resources Chapter 20 Violations)

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DOCUMENTS

Status and Future of the Illinois River Symposium, April 30, 1993, Northeastern State University, Muskogee.  "White Paper" by Dr. Linda L. Wallace, Oklahoma League of Women Voters.  Copies available by request.

Symposium on the Status and Future of the Illinois River, 1981, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah.  "White Paper" by Dr. Douglas Jester, NSU Science Professor.  Copies available upon request.

Phosphorus Concentrations, Loads, and Yields in the Illinois River Basin, Arkansas and Oklahoma, 1997-2001.  USGS document prepared in cooperation with the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission and the Oklahoma Water Resources Board. Report 03-4168.

Percentile Distributions of Median Nitrite Plus Nitrate as Nitrogen, Total Nitrogen, and Total Phosphorus Concentrations in Oklahoma Streams, 1973-2001.  USGS document Report 03-4084.

Occurrence of Pharmaceuticals and Other Organic Wastewater Constituents in Selected Streams in Northern Arkansas, 2004

Tenkiller Lake Beneficial Use Monitoring Report (BUMP)

Water Quality in the Illinois River: Conflict and Cooperation Between Oklahoma and Arkansas.  2003 Dublin Diffuse Pollution Conference, Dr. Thomas S. Soerens, University of Arkansas Dept. of Civil Engineering. PDF Doc.

 Diagnostic and Feasibility Study on Tenkiller Lake, Oklahoma (Clean Lakes Project funded by USEPA).  Edited by Noble Jobe, Research Associate Oklahoma State University.  Project Report Number GP-016, June 1996

(This report established the necessity of reducing phosphorus by 30% in order to maintain status quo water quality of Tenkiller Lake, Oklahoma and a 70% reduction needed to improve water quality)

Water Quality Survey of the Illinois River and Tenkiller Reservoir June 1976-October 1977.

This report is one of the earliest studies of the Illinois River and Tenkiller Lake.   It was conducted by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.  Copies are very scarce.  Contact Ed Fite, Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission, Tahlequah, OK

Nutrient Load Reductions and Streambank Stabilization in Oklahoma's Peacheater Creek Watershed: Successful Implementation of Agricultural BMPs
Authors: Shanon Phillips, Brooks Tramell, and Stacey Day
Oklahoma Conservation Commission, Water Quality Division, Oklahoma City, OK

In this issue of NWQEP NOTES, we continue our series on National Nonpoint Source Monitoring Program (NMP) projects that have been completed and have documented improvements in water quality due to best management practice (BMP) implementation.

The Illinois River watershed, in eastern Oklahoma, was the subject of a 10-year study to address nonpoint source pollution from poultry and cattle operations, primarily nutrients, bacteria and sediment. The study employed a paired-watershed monitoring design to assess potential pollutant load reductions and streambank improvements due to installation of BMPs focusing on riparian, land and waste management. Practices included establishment of riparian buffers, alternative water supplies for cattle, construction of heavy use areas for feeding and storing wastes, poultry litter transport, pasture management, and septic tank installation and repair. Project results documented significant reductions in stream phosphorus loading (71%), stream total nitrogen loading (58%), and erosion and nutrient loading from streambanks following BMP implementation.

This issue is now on-line at http://www.ncsu.edu/waterquality/issues/notes126.pdf

Nutrient Loads and Concentrations in the Illinois River-USGS Report

 Nutrient Trends in the Illinois River-USGS, Oklahoma Water Science Center

and http://pubs.usgs.gov/sir/2006/5250/pdf/sir2006-5250.pdf

Poultry Waste Management Regulations (OSU)

Environmental Requirements for Arkansas Poultry Growers

From Hills and Hollers: Rise of the Poultry Industry in Arkansas