Drought forces recreational businesses to pivot operations near Lake Overholser
What happened
Drought conditions have impacted water levels at Lake Overholser in Oklahoma. The low water levels have caused business to dry up at the Lake Overholser Boathouse because the water is too shallow for recreation. Riversport OKC redirected guided excursions and kayak rentals to a downtown location in Oklahoma City. The company hopes that precipitation will allow operations to return to the Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge area.
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Why it matters
The drought is directly affecting recreational businesses that rely on the water levels of Lake Overholser. These low water levels are forcing operational changes for local companies, such as Riversport OKC, which has moved its services to an alternative location in Oklahoma City.
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Who's involved
- Lake OverholserLake subject to drought conditions and low water levels
- Oklahoma CityLocation where recreational businesses have shifted operations
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The entities involved
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Oklahoma
state of the United States of America
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Lake Overholser
lake of the United States of America
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