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Flowing through the southeast corner of the state, this pristine river is 48 km long, and is known for its scenic value, fish biodiversity and recreational opportunities. The Glover River contains the largest known population of the threatened leopard darter.

The Glover provides an incredible natural resource to Oklahomans. Also, and somewhat surprisingly, the Glover offers some good whitewater rapids along a 27.5-mile run of scenic beauty. During the wet season it offers white water rafting for canoes and kayaks.

Even during the dry season there is enough water for a gentle canoe ride or one can fish for small mouth bass. Dense forests surround the steep bluffs, boulder-strewn riverbeds and meandering river banks, and low-water bridges and rock gardens create natural dams and chutes along the River.

Yet the Glover's reign as the "last free flowing stream in Oklahoma" could draw to a close. Congress authorized the Glover to be dammed under the comprehensive state water plan. At this point, thanks to citizen demand from Sierra Club members and others, the plan for the state to sell water to Texas, opening the door for the river to be dammed, has been derailed. But this threat will always loom until we protect the Glover River for what it is: one of America's great Wild and Scenic Rivers.

To help keep the Glover River wild and free, please contact Tom Libby at tomlibby@yahoo.com.