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OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 10, 2022) – Last month marked the three-year anniversary of the signing and ratification of the Oklahoma Strategic Alliance Agreement, the progeny of a public-private collaboration to strategically position Oklahoma’s small and rural water systems for a sustainable future. Spearheaded by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA), the Oklahoma Department of Environmental …

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The Oklahoma Rural Water Association and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality have launched a new Rural Infrastructure Grant (RIG) program to assist rural and small municipal water and wastewater systems to become sustainable.  The program offers up to $100,000 in funding per project funding 80-percent of the project cost. The other 20-percent must be …

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OKLAHOMA CITY (April 11, 2022) – The Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA) announced today Carly Cordell will serve as the organization’s chief of staff. Cordell previously served as the deputy secretary in the Oklahoma Office of the Secretary of Energy and Environment, helping oversee over 30 energy and environment state agencies, boards, compacts and commissions. …

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OKLAHOMA CITY (Feb. 23, 2022) – Gov. Kevin Stitt and Oklahoma Office of Energy and Environment Secretary Kenneth Wagner announced last week the Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA) was awarded funding to assist Oklahoma communities with water energy and efficiency.  “ORWA’s strategic alliance with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, Oklahoma Water Resources Board and …

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Following the Oklahoma Rural Water Association Board of Director’s Meeting on Monday, July 26, 2021, Board Chair Arvil Morgan announced the Board’s decision to appoint Jimmy Seago to serve as the Interim Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Seago has been involved in the water and wastewater industry for more than 20 years and has served as …

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