Our Commitment to Action
Learn more about how TAARA's unwavering commitment to community activism, scientific research, education, and legal advocacy is driving positive change for the Arkansas River.
Education
Provide information and educational forums on river management and sustainability.
Restoration
We should invest in restoring the natural habitats along the Arkansas River, not just create new habitats in city parks.
Enforcement
We can reduce/stop toxic pollution being released into the Arkansas River by enforcing regulations that already exist like the Clean Air and Clean Water Act
Collaboration
You can help us achieve these goals by volunteering and donating to Tulsa Area Arkansas River Advocates.
Testing
We need regularly scheduled comprehensive, certified testing of the pollutants in the Arkansas River.
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In 2020, the HF Sinclair refineries released approximately 143,134 pounds of ozone precursor chemicals, according to their Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filings.
HF Sinclair’s record with the Clean Water Act (CWA) is little better. Since 2017, the EPA has fined HF Sinclair $37,900 for illegal wastewater dumping at its Tulsa refineries. As with the CAA violations, these fines have done little to change HF Sinclair’s behavior. According to the EPA’s last monitoring report published in March, the East Holly Refinery is currently operating in violation of the CWA.
"I can't imagine anything more important than air, water, soil, energy, and biodiversity. These are the things that keep us alive."
-David Suzuki