Preserving Oklahoma's Conservation Legacy, Sustaining Tomorrow's Future.

Our Story

Soil and water conservation is an important part of Oklahoma's history. For more than a century, conservationists have worked in partnership with farmers and ranchers to protect our state's natural resources. 

In 2017, a group of Oklahoma conservation professionals came together to establish the Oklahoma Conservation Historical Society (OCHS), a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to collect, preserve, and share the story of conservation in Oklahoma. 

OCHS seeks to tell the story of the conservation partnership. Our membership includes individuals and organizations from across the state who care about preserving the legacy of soil conservation in Oklahoma.

Board of Directors

  • Ben Pollard

    PRESIDENT

  • Stan Rice

    VICE PRESIDENT

  • Larry Caldwell

    SECRETARY-TREASURER

  • Ed Casey

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Larry Wright

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Kim Farber

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Harry Fritzler

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Sam Stalcup

    BOARD MEMBER

  • Tom Lucas

    BOARD ADVISOR

  • Pauline Hodges

    BOARD ADVISOR

  • Renee Mungle

    BOARD MEMBER

Our Partners

We have worked with the Oklahoma Association of Conservation Districts, Oklahoma Conservation Commission, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Oklahoma Historical Society, and Oklahoma State University, among others, to advance our mission of collecting, preserving, and sharing Oklahoma’s rich conservation history.

Interested in partnering with us? Contact us at okconservationhistory@gmail.com to inquire about partnerships and collaborative exhibits.

Organizational Documents

Annual Reports

Strategic Plans

Board Meeting Minutes