Temporary navigation controls for Aug. 1 Duck Creek event

The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department will be implementing temporary navigation controls in the Duck Creek arm of Grand Lake on Saturday, August 1 for a special event. The Harbors View Raft Out on-water concert will be held from 1 to 5 PM in front of the Harbors View Marina, on the north end […]

Special Board Meeting July 30, 2020

A special meeting will be held on Thursday July 30th at 10:00 a.m. via Cisco WebEx Meeting.  Final Agenda Approved Minutes Meeting number (access code) 146 911 6368; Meeting password is BoardMtg073020 Join by phone:  Call +1-408-418-9388; Enter Meeting Number 146 911 6368. Join from a video system or application: Dial [email protected]; You can also […]

Working together to preserve a Grand view

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The windows lining one side of the Grand River Dam Authority’s water research laboratory actually look out onto the waters of Grand Lake. That is fitting, considering the purpose of the lab. Created in 1935 to be a “conservation and reclamation district” for […]

Recognizing “Lakes Appreciation Month”

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. July is recognized as “Lakes Appreciation Month” and the Grand River Dam Authority is proud to join in celebrating the important roles lakes play in our everyday lives. For water supplies, flood control, recreation, hydroelectricity and other uses, thousands of Oklahomans depend on […]

Electrical safety for pools and spas

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Hot weather and summer schedules usually means that many of us are spending more time poolside or in the spa this time of year. If that is the case with you, here are a few pool and spa electrical safety tips you should […]

Registration still open for controlled fall hunts

The Grand River Dam Authority is reminding prospective hunters that there is still time to register for fall controlled hunts on GRDA property in Ottawa County. Registration, which can be done online, is open through July 31. Those interested in the hunts can access the online registration at www.grda.com/ecosystems-watershed-management. This page allows users to sign […]

2020 July Board Meeting

The July board meeting will be held on Wednesday the 8th at 10:00 a.m. via Cisco WebEx Meeting.  Proposed Agenda Final Agenda Approved Minutes Meeting number (access code) 146 070 8502; Meeting password is BoardMtg070820 Join by phone:  Call +1-408-418-9388; Enter Meeting Number 146 070 8502. Join from a video system or application: Dial [email protected]; […]

GRDA Police remind visitors to boat and float safe, smart and sober

Whether your July 4 weekend plans are to head to Grand Lake, Lake Hudson or the Illinois River, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is reminding you to boat and float, safe, smart and sober. While visitors are encourage to practice safe social distancing, they are also encouraged to practice safety on the water […]

GRDA Police remind boaters of special July 4 Duck Creek rules

As the busy July 4 holiday approaches, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is reminding Grand Lake visitors of the special Duck Creek rules in place for the holiday weekend. Not only are these rules in place to help promote safe outings on one of the busiest lake days of the summer, but also […]