Intended Use Plan for FY-2012 - Water Resources Board - State of ...

J.D. STRONGEXECUTIVE DIRECTORmARY FALLINGOVERNORSTATE OF OKLAHOMAWATER RESOURCES BOARDThe Financial Assistance Division of the Oklahoma Water Resources Board is dedicated toassisting communities and rural water districts in maintaining adequate water and wastewaterfacilities. Since 1983, we have provided approximately 60% of all the financing for Oklahoma’swater and wastewater infrastructure needs. To date we have funded over $2.4 billion dollarswith our loan and grant programs, which in turn leads to an interest savings of over $850million for our communities and rural water districts. With dual goals of maintaining soundfinancing and environmental protection, the Financial Assistance Division is proud of ournatural AAA ratings on all of our bond issues and our use of innovative methods to meetOklahoma’s infrastructure needs.As we move into FY 2012, we will continue to fund traditional water and wastewater projectsbut again have the opportunity to fund green infrastructure, water/energy efficiency, andinnovative green projects. We look forward to continuing our role in helping Oklahoma buildits future!Sincerely,Joe Freeman, ChiefFinancial Assistance Division7