Tips for Cold Weather Boating
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Even though the calendar says winter, many people still find their way to the lakes this time of year for some memorable outings, despite the colder weather. However, the lower temperatures do call for some extra precautions on the water. Here are some […]
GRDA’s Eagle Pass
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The eagle has landed. Or at least it does, each winter around the shores of Grand Lake. From mid-December to March, the lake area, specifically the area just below the Grand River Dam Authority’s Pensacola Dam, becomes a haven for both the American […]
Committed to keeping it clean
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. When the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission (OSRC) merged with the Grand River Dam Authority in 2016, GRDA absorbed the important mission of preserving and protecting the waters of the scenic Illinois River. In the years since, that mission has been furthered in many […]
2021 January Board Meeting
The January board meeting will be held on Wednesday the 13th at 10:00 a.m. at the GRDA Engineering & Technology Center. NOTE THIS WILL BE AN IN-PERSON MEETING, BUT WILL OFFER WEBEX ACCESS TO THOSE THAT PREFER NOT TO ATTEND IN PERSON (minus the directors). Proposed Agenda Final Agenda Approved Minutes
GRDA to repair, replace two Grand Lake ramps
The Grand River Dam Authority is advising the public that it will temporarily close two Grand Lake public boat ramps, in order to complete replacement of the ramps. The ramp located at the Cleora Mud Flats area will be closed from January 5 through January 26. Additionally, the public ramp located at the Duck Creek […]
GRDA protecting eagle nesting area below Pensacola Dam
New activity in an established bald eagle nest, located in an area below the Pensacola Dam main spillway, has prompted the Grand River Dam Authority to close access to the area, as it also did in 2020. The area will be marked by signage, advising the public of the nest and that disturbing it is […]
Stay warm, but safe with electric blankets, heating pads
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Even during winter in Oklahoma, we know that temperatures can still be pleasant at times. However, we also know they can change quickly, going up and down like a roller coaster. When they are down, many of us turn up the heat and […]