GRDA’s 2024 in Review: Part 1
As the Grand River Dam Authority enters 2025, it anticipates a year of opportunity and milestones. Whether it be a major construction project, like the ongoing work on the new Unit 4, or another Team GRDA initiative, GRDA will mark these moments as it continues to meet its mission for Oklahoma. However, before we move […]
Bald Eagles back on the nest; GRDA eagle nest buffer zone below Pensacola Dam in effect
Langley – Pensacola Dam’s resident bald eagle pair is active again in 2025. Their nest, located in an area below the Pensacola Dam’s main spillway, has again prompted the Grand River Dam Authority to close access to the area surrounding that nest as it has done in previous years. “This has been a productive location […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND WAIVER REQUEST ST. JAMES CLUB
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM regarding the commercial application for St. James Club. The meeting will be held at GRDA’s Ecosystems & Education Center, 420 E Highway 28, Langley, OK 74350. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public comments […]
Space heater safety reminders
The weather may be a bit mild lately, but now that winter has officially arrived in Oklahoma, we can expect some colder days and nights ahead. If you are planning to use a space heater to knock off some of the chill, the Grand River Dam Authority wants to pass along the following safety tips […]
12 Days of Holiday Safety
You know about the 12 days of Christmas, but what about 12 days of holiday safety? This week, your friends at the Grand River Dam Authority are passing along some important safety tips from the Electric Safety Foundation International (esfi.org). These tips can help promote safety around your homes when they are decorated for the […]
Saving energy while celebrating the holidays
The holiday season is in full swing, which means glittering, glowing holiday lights are visible all across the area. Of course, along with more lights comes more electricity usage. However, even with the extra lights and other holiday-related activities requiring more energy use (like baking), it’s still possible to conserve some electricity. Here are some […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING AND WAIVER REQUEST COLONIAL CENTER, LP D/B/A GRAND LAKE TOWNE
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) is in receipt of an application to modify the existing permit for Colonial Center, LP d/b/a Grand Lake Towne. The project is located in Mayes County, Oklahoma. The applicant proposes to replace 13 of the existing 10’ x 23’ boat slips with 13 new 11’ X 23’ slips. The […]
Kitchen safety tips for the holiday season
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us. Of course, that will mean extra time in the kitchen, as many are working to prepare the turkey and all the trimmings. If plenty of meal prep and cooking is in your near future, here are some important kitchen tips to keep in mind. The Grand […]
Notice To The Public
Please take notice that The Grand River Dam Authority has received an application for a private dock requiring directional bearing. Such directional bearing relates to a dock application for a private dock which if approved shall extend 101.7 feet across a cove, which measures 219.6 feet across from 745 feet mean sea level to 745 […]
GRDA announces temporary drawdown of Holway Reservoir
In order to complete a maintenance project at its Salina Pumped Storage Project, the Grand River Dam Authority is announcing that an extended drawdown of the W.R. Holway Reservoir is underway. GRDA plans to lower the reservoir 43 feet below its normal maximum level to complete the project over the winter months. The drawdown should […]