A look inside plugging abandoned oil wells in the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge
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By Lauren Henry
Published on March 28, 2026.
The Well Done Foundation has been working for a year to plugging abandoned oil wells in the Deep Fork National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma. The work requires a way to get the machinery through the woods and to the wells, which can take weeks to complete. The wells, dating back to the early 1900s, are often located close to the river and pose challenges for the team due to their proximity to the well. The foundation is supported by grant funding from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and private donors. The team also faces potential wildland fires and warns of the potential for the rainy season and subsequent flooding.
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