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 visitors
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind those heading to the scenic Illinois River for the Memorial Day holiday of some important information that can help promote a safe time on the water. Everyone is encouraged to come out and have a great time, but it is important to remember that enjoyable […]
GRDA Police Offering Free Boater Safety Courses
With the busy boating season fast approaching, many lake enthusiasts are already planning their outings on the waters of Grand and Hudson lakes. However, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is reminding boaters, especially young boaters, of the need to take a boater safety education course. In fact, it is the law. In 2007, […]
Duck Creek ramp replacement project on Grand Lake now complete
The Grand River Dam Authority wants to let the public know that the Duck Creek ramp replacement on Grand Lake is now complete and is open to the public. The ramp replacement at the GRDA hangar, near Red Arrow should be completed tomorrow, Thursday, April 22. GRDA appreciated the public’s cooperation while this work was […]
2021 Riverology 101 Workshop
GRDA recognized for exceptional electric reliability in 2020
For the second straight year, and the third time in four years, the Grand River Dam Authority has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability. The recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. APPA helps electric utilities track power outage […]
GRDA to host Rush for Brush Workshop in April
The Grand River Dam Authority Ecosystems and Watershed Management Department is announcing that its next Rush for Brush workshop is scheduled for Saturday, April 17, at Wolf Creek Park in Grove, beginning at 9AM. Due to limited materials available for this workshop, organizers anticipate 60 people will be able to attend. Registration is now open. […]
State agencies partner to help homeowners in Grand, Hudson Watershed
The Grand River Dam Authority is partnering with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission and the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) to offer septic system repair or replacement assistance to homeowners in the Grand Lake and Lake Hudson watersheds. Monies will come from a program managed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and the Conservation […]
GRDA Statement on Southwest Power Pool Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Declaration
GRDA was notified earlier this morning that the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) would be removing its Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) and downgrading to a conservative operations status. The entire SPP footprint will remain in conservative operations status until 10PM on Saturday, February 20. Under conservative operations, GRDA will continue to maintain a heightened sense of […]
GRDA Statement on Southwest Power Pool Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 1 Declaration
At 6:25PM, the Southwest Power Pool declared an Energy Emergency Alert (EEA) Level 1, meaning all available generation resources in its 14-state balancing authority area are committed to meet forecasted electricity demand. SPP had previously declared a period of conservative operations lasting until Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10:00 p.m. indicating that due to extreme weather, […]