14th Annual Oklahoma Regional Water Resource Conference


Thursday, August 20, 2026


The Artesian Hotel & Spa

1001 W. 1st Street 

Sulphur, OK 73086

(Photo courtesy of the Chickasaw Nation)



Room Block Deadline Reminder!


Today is the last day to book your room at the Artesian at the discounted rate for the 14th Annual RRVA Oklahoma Regional Water Resource Conference!


We have reserved a small block of hotel rooms available for conference attendees at a discounted rate of $149/night. Today, August 12th, is the last day to book rooms at the guaranteed rate. Don't miss out. Book your room today and plan to attend Wednesday evening's reception! You can find hotel reservation information on the conference page of our website.


On Thursday morning, August 20th, we will hear updates from many of our federal and state agency partners about some of the projects and programs they have underway as well as a panel discussion with staff members of our congressional delegation discussing the latest developments in Washington, DC. Thursday afternoon will feature presentations from the Chickasaw Nation, the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, the Oka' Institute at East Central University, and the Arbuckle Master Conservancy District on some of the great work taking place in Southern Oklahoma and beyond that will ultimately benefit the entire Red River Valley region.


J.D. Strong, Executive Director of the Western States Water Council, will be joining us to update conference attendees on the most recent water policy challenges across the Western United States. We are also excited to have Usha-Maria Turner, EPA Assistant Administrator for International and Tribal Affairs, joining us as our luncheon keynote speaker to discuss some of the work the EPA is doing in partnership with our Tribal Nations in the Red River Valley and across the country.


The final agenda will be available very soon on the conference page of our website. You won't want to miss it!


We would also like to invite you to join us for a Wednesday evening reception hosted by Ensolum and Garver welcoming our conference attendees to Sulphur!





Wednesday Evening, August 19th, 2026


5:30 pm to 7:30 pm


The Artesian Hotel & Spa



We would not be able to hold this event without the generous support of our sponsors. We still have several sponsorship options available on the registration page!


For more information please visit our website at https://rrva.org.


 

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Sincerely,


Josh McClintock

Executive Director