GRDA Police encouraging safe outings on the lakes and river during July 4 holiday

Whether your holiday weekend plans take you to the waters of Grand Lake, Lake Hudson or the Scenic Illinois River, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is encouraging you to boat safe, smart, and sober. The Independence Day holiday is typically one of the busiest times on the lakes and river and 2024 should […]

Tips to keep you cool, efficiently

As temperatures across Oklahoma start to approach the 90s on a more consistent basis, we know the hottest days of summer are likely just around the corner. That means across the area, many air conditioners and fans will be putting in extra hours. If that is the case in your household, the Grand River Dam […]

Wear your life jacket this summer!

With over 70,000 surface acres of lake waters across Grand and Hudson, along with the W.R. Holway Reservoir and the scenic Illinois River under its control, the Grand River Dam Authority’s commitment to stewardship of Oklahoma’s natural resources and popular recreation areas is broad. Whether you are sailing on the wide-open waters of Grand Lake, […]

GRDA opens up property for controlled hunts in the fall

As it opens some of its Ottawa County property for controlled hunts this coming fall, the Grand River Dam Authority is announcing that the public can now register for those hunts online. The registration period to apply for next season’s deer, waterfowl and turkey hunts will run from June 1 through July 31. Starting June […]

GRDA Offers Safe Boating Tips for Memorial Day Weekend

The countdown to Memorial Day Weekend is underway. Not only does the upcoming holiday weekend mark the traditional beginning of the summer boating season on Grand and Hudson, but it will also be one of the busiest weekends on the lakes. As thousands of boaters and lake enthusiasts return to the waters, the Grand River […]

GRDA Police offer floating tips for Memorial Day weekend

“We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the beautiful natural resources we have here in Northeast Oklahoma,” said GRDA’s Justin Alberty. “But as you do so, please remember that enjoyable outings on the water always start with floating smart, safe and sober.” GRDA Police are sharing the following “Do’s and Don’ts” to keep in […]

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 110 feet across a cove, which measures 94.05 feet across from 745 feet mean sea level to 745 […]

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 130 feet across a cove, which measures 167 feet across from 745 feet mean sea level to 745 […]