GRDA recognized for financial reporting excellence
For the 20th straight year, the Grand River Dam Authority is being recognized for excellence in financial reporting. In early February, GRDA learned that it would once again receive the “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” from the GFOA. GRDA is receiving the certificate for its 2019 comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). According […]
Did you know…
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Did you know the Grand River Dam Authority is second only to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) in jurisdiction over state water resources? It’s true, at no cost to Oklahoma tax payers, GRDA lakes also provide storage and water supply for 50 […]
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 […]
GRDA Board approves 2021 budget
The Grand River Dam Authority’s 2021 operating budget, highlighted by strong debt service coverage and continued healthy cash reserves was approved by the GRDA Board of Directors at its December 9 meeting in Tulsa. GRDA’s goals for the 2021 budget were to maintain base rates while utilizing cash reserves as efficiently as possible. While […]
GRDA involvement in riparian efforts benefitting Illinois River Watershed
The Grand River Dam Authority’s involvement in a program to help improve water quality in the Illinois River Basin, saw large gains in 2020, continuing a boost which began when the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission (OSRC) merged with GRDA in 2016. Prior to the merger, OSRC was partnering with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) in […]
GRDA Recognized for electric restoration efforts
The Grand River Dam Authority has received a national commendation from the American Public Power Association for its support in electric power restoration efforts following an Oklahoma ice storm and Louisiana hurricane, both in October. In early October, Hurricane Delta struck Louisiana, causing significant damage to the Lafayette Louisiana Utilities (LUS) electric distribution system. Even […]
Tulsa’s Westbrock appointed to GRDA Board
Michael Westbrock (Tulsa) has been appointed to a five-year term on the Grand River Dam Authority Board of Directors by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. Westbrock replaces outgoing Director Pete Churchwell (Grove). Westbrock holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from Florida State University and an MBA from the University of Oklahoma. For over two […]
GRDA “Guard the Grand” videos now available online
The Grand River Dam Authority’s “Guard the Grand” Watershed Conservation Program, launched earlier this year, now has additional resources online. Video recordings of program workshops held earlier in the year, along with other educational program videos are now available on GRDA’s YouTube channel. The purpose of the “Guard the Grand” program is to inform area […]
Grand River Dam Authority and City of Siloam Springs break ground on new, national-caliber whitewater park
‘WOKA’ will be a best-in-class whitewater park located in northeast Oklahoma on the upper Illinois River Officials from Grand River Dam Authority and City of Siloam Springs, Ark., announced today a collaboration to build a new whitewater park on the Oklahoma and Arkansas border. Philanthropic support from the Walton Family Foundation provided funding for the […]