Governor Kevin Stitt addressed the importance of strong infrastructure during his State of the State Address saying, “A strong infrastructure is the backbone of a strong economy.”
The Oklahoma Rural Water Association applauds Governor Stitt on his commitment of growing Oklahoma as a site for businesses to flock and are grateful for his understanding that without a strong infrastructure, both in urban and rural communities, that growth will not happen.
“Without sustainable water and wastewater systems, Oklahomans can not only not survive day-to-day, but there would be no sustainable economic development or tourism,” said ORWA Deputy CEO, Jimmy Seago. “Roads and bridges can be built to rural communities but without sustainable systems there can’t be tourism or development.”
The Oklahoma Strategic Alliance Agreement and sustainability programs offer guidance and solutions. The Oklahoma Strategic Alliance was formed in 2019 in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, the Oklahoma Rural Water Association, and Oklahoma Water Resources Board.
“Together, our three organizations have pooled resources to help water and wastewater systems across Oklahoma analyze and review their systems in order to help them position themselves for the future to ensure all Oklahomans have quality water and wastewater systems in place for generations to come,” Seago said.
Governor Kevin Stitt ratified the Oklahoma Strategic Alliance in order to better utilize resources in order to help water systems become more sustainable and better prepared for future growth and continue to provide high-quality services to their customers.
Watch the full State of the State Address here.
For the latest on the Oklahoma Rural Water Association and the Strategic Alliance visit ORWA.org.
