The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to begin construction in 2027 to repair sections of the levees and protect west Tulsa from extensive flooding.
Tag: Environment
Posted inNews
New report ranks Tulsa among worst cities in the country for ozone pollution
Tulsa County received an F for ozone air pollution and a C for particle pollution. A forecasted El Niño could make things worse this summer.
Posted inNews
Which parts of Tulsa have the highest access to trees? See where your neighborhood ranks.
Tulsa has a better overall tree equity score than Oklahoma City. But not every part of the city reports the same access to trees.
Posted inNews
This Tulsa park’s new trail makes it easier for people with disabilities to enjoy nature
The $1.1 million investment in Chandler Park is the latest upgrade to make Tulsa’s natural areas more accessible.
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Playgrounds for all: Tulsa to celebrate opening of third inclusive playground
Bales Park is Tulsa’s third inclusive playground, featuring an array of offerings to accommodate all kids, especially with those with disabilities. Here’s what you can find.
Posted inYour Money
Give your garden a drink and your water bill a break with Tulsa’s rain barrel program
You can get a 55-gallon barrel for a discounted price of $64.50. But you better hurry – the deadline to apply for the city program is coming up.
Posted inGovernment
Amid concern over Reworld plan, Oklahoma lawmakers shut the door on stricter waste regulations
Tulsans have voiced concerns about burning medical waste at the Reworld plant. The bill would have subjected the plant to stricter requirements.
Posted inSchools & Families
Jenks teenager is saving birds one window decal at a time
Tej Beniwal turned bird-window collisions into a citywide issue and got Mayor Monroe Nichols on board. Here’s how.
Posted inGovernment
Salty, oily drinking water left sores in their mouths. Oklahoma refused to find out why.
State regulators discovered strong signs of oil pollution, including high levels of salt and toxic metals, in one family’s drinking water. But for two years, they repeatedly delayed basic tests to find the culprit — then closed the case.
Posted inNorth Tulsa
Neighbors blame city sidewalk project for damaging 100-year-old Tulsa trees
Tulsa Heights residents say a sidewalk project has claimed an iconic oak tree. Now, city officials are promising action to avoid further damage.
Posted inNews
Dozens of Tulsans show up to speak out against plan to burn medical waste
Residents are concerned with possible impacts to air quality and health dangers of incinerating industrial and medical waste.
Posted inBusiness
Tulsans push back on Reworld’s plan to burn medical waste
The waste company wants to burn medical waste at its west Tulsa site.