Recognizing our summer workforce
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Each summer, the ranks of the Grand River Dam Authority swell slightly with the arrival of a valuable temporary workforce. These summer employees come from several different backgrounds, bring along several different career goals and spend several weeks doing several different jobs. However, […]
Staying cool, saving energy
Power for progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Welcome to June in Oklahoma! As the temperatures climb and we all look for ways to stay cool, many air conditioners and fans are suddenly working overtime. If that is the case in your household, the Grand River Dam Authority hopes you will […]
Set a positive example … wear your life jacket
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. With over 70,000 surface acres of Grand and Hudson lake waters and the scenic Illinois River under its control, the Grand River Dam Authority’s commitment to stewardship of Oklahoma’s natural resources and popular recreational areas is broad. Whether you are sailing on the […]
A few final electrical safety tips
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Grand River Dam Authority is proud to join with the Electrical Safety Foundation International in promoting electrical safety at home and in the workplace. Electricity is something we take for granted, but using it safely […]
Switching your attention to safety
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. May is National Electrical Safety Month and the Grand River Dam Authority continues to take this opportunity to share the safety message. This week, we want to focus on something we all use almost every day: light switches. Although we use them daily, […]
Extension Cord Safety
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. May is National Electric Safety Month and the Grand River Dam Authority is proud join with the Electric Safety Foundation International (esfi.org) in recognizing the importance of electrical safety. This week, our focus is on extension cords. These cords are used often this […]
Safety tips for boat operators
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. May is recognized as National Electric Safety Month and the Grand River Dam Authority is committed to sharing electric safety tips that can help to keep you safe. Of course, we also understand that the busy lake season is right around the corner […]
Recognizing National Electric Safety Month
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Each year, the Electric Safety Foundation International (ESFI) recognizes May as National Electric Safety Month and takes advantage of the time to promote safe electricity practices nationwide. The Grand River Dam Authority is proud to join in this effort and will be sharing […]
86 years of milestones (and counting) …
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. April 26 marks the Grand River Dam Authority’s 86th birthday. It was back on that date in April of 1935 when the 15th Oklahoma legislature passed the “GRDA Enabling Act” to create the agency to be a “conservation and reclamation district for the […]
Springtime safety around hydro facilities
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. As spring weather brings more and more people to the water’s edge near GRDA hydroelectric facilities for fishing, hiking or just enjoying the scenery, it is a good time to revisit some important safety reminders. Also, because spring in Oklahoma often means heavy […]