GRDA Reminder: Registration for controlled hunts closes July 31
The Grand River Dam Authority is reminding the public that the final date to register for controlled hunts on some of its property ends July 31, 2021. Earlier this summer, GRDA opened the online registration for the draw hunts on its property near the Neosho River in Ottawa County. Prospective hunters can access the online […]
“A Grand Adventure” youth day camp returning to Grand Lake this month
The Grand River Dam Authority, along with Blue Thumb and the Oklahoma State University Extension Service are planning a “A Grand Adventure” later this month. The organizations are joining forces to again offer the popular lake and stream youth day camp for students ages 9 to 12. The event will take place on Friday, July […]
Due to broken buoy line at dam, GRDA Police advising extra caution on Lake Hudson
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is reporting that the cable which holds the warning buoys in place across the floodgate openings at Robert S. Kerr Dam (Lake Hudson) near Locust Grove broke loose on Friday morning, July 2. Due to this, it is critically important that any watercraft on Lake Hudson stay well […]
GRDA Police remind public of special July 4 holiday rules in place for Duck Creek
As organizers prepare for one of Oklahoma’s largest July 4 celebrations on Grand Lake, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is reminding the public of some special rules in place to help facilitate the activities. Not only will Oklahoma’s largest fireworks show – the Duck Creek Fireworks Show – return to the lake on […]
GRDA Police offer safe boating, floating tips for July 4 holiday
As water enthusiasts across the region gear up for the July 4 holiday weekend on Grand Lake, Lake Hudson and the scenic Illinois River, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to help them stay safe during their visit. Of course, boating, and floating, safe, smart, and sober is the best way to promote […]
GRDA Police: Safety reminders for boating on elevated lake levels
With recent heavy rains across Oklahoma and in the Grand River watersheds, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is sharing some important safety tips for those who will be visiting Grand Lake and Lake Hudson in the coming days. Although water levels may return to more normal conditions by the July 4 holiday weekend, […]
GRDA recommends blue green algae (BGA) advisory remain in place for Grand Lake’s Horse Creek area
The Grand River Dam Authority is reporting that its most recent monitoring has confirmed there continues to be the presence of a blue green algae (BGA) bloom in Grand Lake’s Horse Creek area. Due to the current conditions, GRDA continues to advise the public to use extra precaution in this area of the lake as […]
GRDA continues monitoring blue green algae (BGA) bloom in Grand Lake’s Horse Creek area
The Grand River Dam Authority is reporting that its most recent monitoring has confirmed there continues to be the presence of a blue green algae (BGA) bloom in Grand Lake’s Horse Creek area. Due to the current conditions, GRDA continues to advise the public to use extra precaution in this area of the lake as […]
Update on Horse Creek BGA bloom … GRDA continues monitoring
The Grand River Dam Authority is reporting that its most recent monitoring of a confirmed blue green algae (BGA) bloom in Grand Lake’s Horse Creek shows that, while the bloom has decreased in size, its toxin levels have increased. Due to that, GRDA continues to advise the public to use extra precaution in this area […]
GRDA confirms blue green algae bloom in Horse Creek arm of Grand Lake
The Grand River Dam Authority is reporting the presence of a blue green algae (BGA) bloom in the Horse Creek arm of Grand Lake. Water quality testing performed over the weekend by the GRDA Ecosystems and Watershed Management Department confirmed the bloom, extending from Fly Creek (which feeds into Horse Creek) and then out under […]