Category: News

GRDA lifts restrictions around eagle nest

As a new eagle is taking flight near Pensacola Dam and Grand Lake, the buffer zone around its former nest is being reopened to the public. In late 2020, the Grand River Dam Authority announced that it was restricting public access to a large area around the nest, located below the dam’s main spillway, in […]

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 […]

Notice To The Public

Please take notice that The Grand River Dam Authority has received an application for a private dock requiring directional bearing. Such directional bearing relates to a dock application for a private dock which if approved shall extend 238 feet across a cove. Applicant: Erin Birdsong Location: Holiday Shores Lake Address: 60824 E 254 Rd., Grove […]

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, […]

Notice to the Public

Please take notice that The Grand River Dam Authority has received an application for a private dock requiring directional bearing. Such directional bearing relates to a dock application for a private dock which if approved shall extend 116 feet across a cove. Applicant: Gary & Mary Wildman Location: Patricia Island Lake Address: 4999 Lighthouse Springs […]

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 […]

Notice of Public Meeting

The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, April 27th at 9:00 AM in person with a virtual option for the commercial application in the name of Grand Lake RV Resort. The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public comments regarding the construction of 4 new docks in the […]