- More than 450 species of birds have been record in Oklahoma.
- Southeast Oklahoma has one of the most diverse freshwater mussel populations in the world.
- Oklahoma has more than 78,500 miles of streams and rivers - enough to go around the world three times.
- There are more that 2,400 plant species native to Oklahoma.
- Ownership of Oklahoma forests are 74% private, 14% corporate and 12 % public.
- At 766 miles, the North Canadian River is the longest river in the state!
- Oklahoma has 11,644 miles of shoreline, about the same as the Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific and Arctic coasts combined.
- 80% of stream water is lost through evaporation and percolation.
- It is estimated that Oklahoma loses 760 acres per day to eastern redcedar encroachment.
- Forests cover 17% of the land in Oklahoma.
- Oklahoma has 23 major aquifers.
- The number one use of water in the state is irrigation.
Nature picture credits: Photo © Jay Pruett/TNC (wildflower)
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