The Modoc Tribe of Oklahoma is committed to using sound scientific methods and a stewardship based approach to aid policymakers in making informed decisions to effectively us the Tribe's natural resources and protect the health of the Modoc Tribal members, both individually and collectively.

The primary mission of the Modoc Tribe Office of Environmental Quality (OEQ) is to establish its presence within the environmental community, accurately assess the Tribe's environment, and establish the necessary legal infrastructure to regulate the Tribe's environment and protect the Tribe's sovereignty.  By doing so, the Tribe will be able to preserve and protect the land and health of its People.