The Nature Conservancy - Acres for Nature Facts

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.