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Well Done Foundation plugging away in Deep Fork NWR
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April 27, 2025
Well Done Foundation plugging away in Deep Fork NWR

Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit whose mission is to plug orphaned oil and gas wells across the United States, this week announced the completion of the fifth well in the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge Project with MPB Oil & Gas Deep Fork Plugging Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This initiative focuses on plugging more than 110 orphaned oil and gas wells and reclaiming the well sites that will protect refuge visitors, subsurface and surface waters, wetlands, protected species and sensitive natural resources in the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge.

Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit whose mission is to plug orphaned oil and gas wells across the United States, this week announced the completion of the fifth well in the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge Project with MPB Oil & Gas Deep Fork Plugging Division and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This initiative focuses on plugging more than 110 orphaned oil and gas wells and reclaiming the well sites that will protect refuge visitors, subsurface and surface waters, wetlands, protected species and sensitive natural resources in the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge.

“This is a great milestone for the Deep Fork Project, and we are so thankful for the support of this community,” Curtis Shuck, Founder and Chairman of the Board at WDF, said. “We have a great team of Trail Crew who live right here in Okmulgee and the Deep Fork Plugging Division of MPB Oil & Gas from Paden, is doing outstanding work. We are all committed to doing our part for future generations, making a difference one orphan well at a time.”

This collaboration includes training and employing a local workforce, using local contractors, service providers and suppliers and working closely with the Oklahoma Corporations Commission to plug and abandon orphan oil and gas wells in accordance with state requirements and industry best practices.

Beginning the week of April 28, the team will begin working south of Okmulgee off the Sharp Road, in an area known as the “White Hills/Rocky Shoals Unit” and the public access will need to be temporarily modified. Public parking will be concentrated at the Briar Road parking lots while this work is going on.

For additional project information, please call the Project Hotline at 360-567-7521.

A nonprofit formed in 2019, the Well Done Foundation’s mission is to fight climate change by plugging the estimated 2.15 million orphaned oil and gas wells in the United States. The WDF works with farmers and landowners, local and state government, corporations and other nonprofits to locate the orphaned wells, measure and document methane and CO2 emissions, plug the wells and restore the surface areas to their original state. For more information visit welldonefoundation. org. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the premier federal agency dedicated to the conservation, protection and enhancement of fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats. As part of the U.S. Department of the Interior, the Service manages the National Wildlife Refuge System, which encompasses more than 850 million acres of lands and waters across the country. Through its programs and partnerships, the USFWS works to ensure the continued benefit of these natural resources for the American people. For more information, please visit the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s official website at www. fws.gov.

New HPS Board Member Welcomed
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New HPS Board Member Welcomed
July 26, 2025
Willem Vandenborn is welcomed by Henryetta Public Schools Superintendent Jason Price after he was sworn in to fill the Ward 2 seat on the HPS board. The action came during a special meeting Thursday, ...
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Patrons Bank warns community of rising phone scams
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Patrons Bank warns community of rising phone scams
July 25, 2025
Patrons Bank is urging the community to be on high alert as phone scams targeting bank customers continue to rise across the country - and right here at home.Scammers are spoofing legitimate bank phon...
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Christmas in July is today
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Christmas in July is today
July 25, 2025
Downtown Henryetta is set to come alive with holiday spirit and summer sunshine today, as the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce presents its annual “Christmas in July” celebration. The event, scheduled fr...
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Back-to-School excitement builds
July 25, 2025
As summer winds down and the school year quickly approaches, Henryetta Public Schools and Dewar Public Schools are rolling out the red carpet for students and families with a series of exciting back-t...
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Main Street Crossing Temporarily Closed
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Main Street Crossing Temporarily Closed
July 25, 2025
The City of Henryetta has announced that the Main Street railroad crossing is currently closed to all traffic. Residents needing to cross the tracks are encouraged to use the Trudgeon Street crossing ...
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Sales Tax Holiday returns Aug. 1-3
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Sales Tax Holiday returns Aug. 1-3
July 25, 2025
Shoppers across Okmulgee County and throughout the state will soon get a much-needed break on back-to-school expenses, as Oklahoma’s annual Sales Tax Holiday kicks off Friday, Aug. 1, and runs through...
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Historical Museum open Saturday
July 25, 2025
The Henryetta Historical Museum continues to welcome guests through its doors this summer with its special every-other-weekend schedule - and this Saturday is no exception. The museum will be open Jul...
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OCEM Report
July 25, 2025
This report is a summary of activities Okmulgee County Emergency Management participated in and does not reflect all activities performed by or participated in by Okmulgee County Emergency Management....
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Plans underway for Okmulgee County Fair
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Plans underway for Okmulgee County Fair
July 25, 2025
Planning is in full swing for the much-anticipated 2025 Okmulgee County Fair, with the event officially set to take place Sept. 4-6 at the Okmulgee County Fairgrounds.Members of the Fair Volunteer Com...
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Lions Club celebrates new members, history and upcoming events
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Lions Club celebrates new members, history and upcoming events
July 25, 2025
The Henryetta Lions Club held a lively and productive meeting on Thursday, July 17, at The Shack 2.0, welcoming new members, celebrating local heritage and preparing for several key community events o...
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Preston Schools announces Child Nutrition Program
July 25, 2025
Preston Public Schools announced they are participating in free lunch and/or breakfast program for the 2026 school year. All students enrolled in the district or the listed sites may participate in th...
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