Oklahoma City balances a historically industrial and energy-based economy with growing sustainability and green space initiatives.
* **Air Quality**: Generally ranges from "Good" to "Moderate." During the summer, high temperatures and stagnant air can occasionally lead to Ozone Action Days. * **Water Quality**: Drinking water meets or exceeds all standards set by the EPA and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality. * **Parks and Protected Areas**: The city has made massive investments in green spaces. The 70-acre **Scissortail Park** in downtown features native landscaping and water management systems. The **Myriad Botanical Gardens** serves as a lush urban oasis. The **Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge** offers a natural habitat for hiking, kayaking, and bird watching. * **Sustainability**: The city's Office of Sustainability oversees programs related to energy efficiency, urban agriculture, and alternative transportation. Curbside recycling is available to residents, though local groups continue to push for expanded commercial recycling and composting efforts.