Save the Illinois River Inc. | Poultry lawsuit | February 15, 2026
Oklahoma's scenic Illinois River
2/14/26
Save the Illinois River statement on Oklahoma's settlement on poultry lawsuit by President Paul Rowsey
Save the Illinois River, Inc. (STIR) is pleased to see that The State of Oklahoma, Tyson, and Cargill have reached a settlement in the long-standing lawsuit involving poultry litter pollution in the Illinois River Watershed. We believe this outcome is beneficial to the community at large, the environment and water quality in the watershed, our local farmers and agricultural growers, and the settling defendants. As we have stressed previously, clean water and agriculture interests can co-exist for the benefit of all. We are hopeful that the remaining defendants in the lawsuit will recognize their corporate responsibility and move forward with reaching a settlement. Most importantly, we are encouraged that remediation of previous pollution, and the restoration of impaired water can immediately begin. STIR will continue to advocate for the preservation of the Illinois River, Flint Creek, Barren Fork Creek, Lake Tenkiller, and their tributaries.
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2026 dues for STIR membership may be paid online at https://illinoisriver.org/membership/home/
Mail to:
STIR, Inc.
24369 E 757 Rd.
Tahlequah, OK 74464
