District Manager Justin Harkins recently received a Letter of Proclamation from the State of Oklahoma recognizing the successful completion of the Long Range Sustainability Program (LRSP).
The LRSP is a rigorous program consisting of 21 key components that ensure a water district is planning for the next 100 years of sustainable water service.
The proclamation was presented by the Oklahoma Rural Water Association (ORWA), Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ), Oklahoma Secretary of Energy, Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB), and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA).
Justin began the process in May 2023 with the help of ORWA and successfully completed it in September 2025. He extends a special thanks to our Board of Directors for their forward-thinking leadership and commitment to the district’s long-term goals.
We also want to recognize Chandler Peterson and Thomas Sedgwick of ORWA for their invaluable assistance in completing the LRSP.
Out of over 1,300 water districts in Oklahoma, 90 have applied for the LRSP — but only 18 have completed it. Our district is proud to be #18 in the state and to have earned the highest Capacity Development Score (Cap Dev Score) in Oklahoma with a 97% rating!
A heartfelt thank you to all the state and federal organizations that continue to support our mission and help our district remain strong for generations to come.
