Interstate Stream Compacts
The entire state of Oklahoma is covered by four separate interstate compacts concerning all surface water that flows into or out of the state. These interstate compacts are agreements written by impacted states and approved by the United States Congress. The compacts are the equivalent to treaties between the states in that the rules and regulations of a Compact Commission (the administrative agency set up to administer the agreements) have the full impact of federal law.
| Commission Name | Signatory States | Date Implemented | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Compact Commission | Arkansas, Oklahoma | 1972 | web site |
| Canadian River Compact Commission | New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas | (345, 82d Congress, 2d session) approved June 2, 1952 | web site |
| Kansas-Oklahoma Arkansas River Compact Commission | Kansas, Oklahoma | 1966 | web site |
| Red River Compact Commission | Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas | 1978 | web site |
Read more about this topic: Oklahoma Water Resources Board
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