GRDA Police announce temporary closure of Wolf Creek
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is announcing that portions of the Wolf Creek arm of Grand Lake, as well as the Wolf Creek boat ramp will be closed during the Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA) Wolf Creek Nationals event that will be held October 23 through 25. However, during this time, homeowners will […]
GRDA, MAIP announce technical careers scholarship
The Grand River Dam Authority and MidAmerica Industrial Park (MAIP) recognized the legacy and contributions of longtime GRDA employee Steve Howe at the October 14 meeting of the GRDA Board of Directors. Howe, a 28-year GRDA employee who served as the Technical Superintendent over I&C/Electrical at the Grand River Energy Center (GREC), passed away in […]
Afton’s Lewandowski is new GRDA Chair
Mike Lewandowski (Afton), a 30-plus year owner-operator of McDonald’s restaurants in Northeast Oklahoma, will serve as chairman of the Grand River Dam Authority Board of Directors during the next 12 months. Originally appointed to the GRDA Board in August 2018 by then-Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin, Lewandowski began his tenure as chairman during the board’s September […]
GRDA Police encourage safe boating and floating during Labor Day outings
With the Labor Day holiday right around the corner, many people are planning to spend the long weekend on the water. For those heading to Grand Lake, Lake Hudson or the scenic Illinois River, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is sharing some important safety tips that can help promote safe outings. While visitors […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
GRDA encourages area residents to be Guardians of the Grand
The Grand River Dam Authority’s Ecosystems and Watershed Management Department is excited to introduce the Guard the Grand Watershed Conservation Program. Through several workshops, planned for July and August, it will be rolling out the program to the public. The purpose of the program is to inform area residents on issues surrounding the Grand […]
GRDA offering free workshops for educators in watershed
The Grand River Dam Authority is hosting two one-day workshops for teachers in the Grand Lake watershed on Monday, July 20 and Wednesday, July 22 at the Ecosystems and Education Center in Langley. The main audience for the workshops is fourth grade teachers; however, any teacher in one of the schools located within the Grand […]