GRDA Police offer winter boating reminders
A Saturday afternoon incident on Grand Lake is prompting the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department to remind the public of important winter boating safety measures. While trying to load a boat onto a trailer at the Twin Bridges State Park ramp on Grand Lake, an individual lost control of the boat, which ended up […]
GRDA to protect new eagle nesting area below Pensacola Dam
Langley – The discovery a new bald eagle nest, in an area below the Pensacola Dam main spillway, has prompted the Grand River Dam Authority to install new signage in that area, advising the public of the nest and that disturbing it is a violation of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, which could […]
GRDA to temporarily close Pensacola Dam roadway
Langley – In an effort to complete an evaluation of the emergency gate operation system, the Grand River Dam Authority is announcing that the portion of Highway 28 that crosses over Pensacola Dam will be closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, from 9AM to 1PM. “We understand this closing might present an inconvenience for those […]
Grand River Dam Authority News Release
A1 stable … Moody’s affirms GRDA credit rating A “diverse and competitively priced resource mix” as well as long-term customer contracts and rate setting ability are among the key reasons why Moody’s Investors Service has recently affirmed its A1 credit rating, with a stable outlook, for the Grand River Dam Authority. Moody’s issued its opinion […]
GRDA Power For Progress Column November 18, 2019
Kitchen safety tips for the holiday season Ready or not, the 2019 Holiday Season is upon us. With less than two weeks until Thanksgiving’s arrival, many folks are already planning for the big feast. Of course, that will likely mean extra time in the kitchen, as many are working to prepare the turkey and all […]
GRDA Power For Progress Column November 12, 2019
Coming together to help the community Thursday, November 7, was an important day at the Grand River Dam Authority. It was the day the “best of the best” was chosen, all while raising money for good causes. In conjunction with the November board meeting, it was the day GRDA’s State Charitable Campaign (SCC) group held […]
Grand River Dam Authority Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 1 PM on Tuesday, November 12: • Grand Lake elevation was 744.91 feet. Daily target elevation for November 12 is 742 feet. • At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one (1) main spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 621 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. • […]
Grand River Dam Authority News Release: Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 9:30 AM on Friday, November 8: • Grand Lake elevation was 746.39 feet. Daily target elevation for November 8 is 742 feet. • At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one (1) main spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 7,553 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. • […]
Grand River Dam Authority: Floodwater Release Bulletin
At 12:30PM on Thursday, November 7: • Grand Lake elevation was 745.62’. Daily target elevation for November 7 is 742’. • At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one (1) main spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 7,014 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. • Six (6) units […]
GRDA Power For Progress Column November 5, 2019
Boating and floating safety tips for the fall season It is typical practice to share boating safety and lifejacket tips in the spring and summer months, during the midst of the busy boating and floating season on Grand River Dam Authority lakes and the Illinois River. However, ask around and you may find that many […]