NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND WAIVER REQUEST CEDAR COVE RESORT

The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM at: Grand River Dam Authority Ecosystems & Education Center 420 E Highway 28 Langley, OK 74350 The purpose of this meeting is to obtain public comments regarding the addition of a 15-slip dock for Cedar Cove […]

GRDA, WFEC extend longstanding beneficial partnership through PPA

Two Oklahoma electric utilities that have partnered to help provide abundant electricity to rural communities and cooperatives for decades are extending that partnership for years to come. In January, Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) and the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) announced that a power purchase agreement (PPA) between the entities, which first began 40 […]

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 114 feet across a cove, which measures 238 feet across from 745 feet mean sea level to 745 […]

Notice to the Public – 2023 Rulemaking

Please be advised GRDA is proposing changes to its administrative rules. See the attached documents for further information. Ch. 1 Ops and Procedures  Ch 20 Acquisition Policy Chapter 35 Lake Rules  Chapter 40 Scenic Rivers Rules  NRI Chapter 1  NRI Chapter 20 NRI Chapter 35 NRI Chapter 40 Rule Impact Stmt Chapter 1  Rule Impact […]

GRDA honored with Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters Award

The Grand River Dam Authority’s Guard the Grand Watershed Conservation Program, established in 2021 to help improve the Grand River Watershed’s water quality through science, education, and outreach, is the 2022 recipient of the National Hydropower Association (NHA) Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters (OSAW) Award. GRDA received the award at NHA’s Clean Currents 2022 conference […]

GRDA offering training on stormwater construction inspections

The Grand River Dam Authority is offering a free training for contractors, municipal staff and anyone who has responsibility for inspecting and/or installing erosion and sediment control on construction sites. The training will be held on October 25, 2022, at the GRDA Ecosystems and Education Center in Langley from 9am – 3:30pm, with lunch provided. […]

GRDA, Skiatook crews head to Florida to help restore power

As Hurricane Ian slowly approaches the state of Florida, powerline maintenance crews from the Grand River Dam Authority and the City of Skiatook are also headed that way. With the hurricane expected to make landfall on Wednesday, these crews, representing Oklahoma’s public power team, will be staged to move in immediately after the storm, to […]

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 an application for a dock which if approved shall extend 132 feet across a cove.         Applicant:             Donald & Toni Wuchterl Location:               Woodard Hollow Lake Address:      […]

Tulsa’s Sublett is new GRDA Board Chair

Charles Sublett (Tulsa) will lead the Grand River Dam Authority Board of Directors as chairman over the next 12 months. Sublett began his tenure at the board’s September 7 meeting in Langley and succeeds outgoing Chairman Dwayne Elam (Wagoner). Michael Westbrock (Tulsa) will serve as chair-elect during that period. Sublett was appointed to the GRDA […]

Construction work to temporarily close passage area beneath Bernice Bridge

The ongoing construction of the new Highway 85A bridge over the Horse Creek arm of Grand Lake in Bernice has progressed to a point where temporary restrictions will be put in place to accommodate the next phase of work. According to GRDA Police, contractors have been able to complete much of the new bridge pier […]