Committed to keeping it clean
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. When the Oklahoma Scenic Rivers Commission (OSRC) merged with the Grand River Dam Authority in 2016, GRDA absorbed the important mission of preserving and protecting the waters of the scenic Illinois River. In the years since, that mission has been furthered in many […]
Stay warm, but safe with electric blankets, heating pads
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Even during winter in Oklahoma, we know that temperatures can still be pleasant at times. However, we also know they can change quickly, going up and down like a roller coaster. When they are down, many of us turn up the heat and […]
Helping our hometowns celebrate
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Usually, Grand River Dam Authority Police boats are found floating on the waters of Grand Lake or Lake Hudson, but throughout December, you probably saw them floating down Main Street too. That is because GRDA is a proud participant in Christmas parades all […]
No matter the season … stay away from downed power lines
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. When an ice storm moves through Northeast Oklahoma, it often leaves a trail of frozen damage behind. There are downed power lines, broken poles, and limbs and debris scattered all around. When such things happen, our Grand River Dam Authority crews, like many […]
More electric tips for a safe holiday season
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The Grand River Dam Authority wants to help you stay safe this holiday season, so in keeping with last week’s theme about holiday energy tips, we thought we would share a few more. Keep these tips – from the Electrical Safety Foundation International […]
Saving energy while celebrating the holidays
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The holiday season is in full swing, which means glittering, glowing holiday lights are visible all across the area. Of course, along with more lights comes more electricity usage. However, even with the extra lights and other holiday-related activities requiring more energy use […]
A recipe for kitchen safety …
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. With Thanksgiving Day 2020 upon us, many are planning to spend a lot of time in the kitchen over the next couple of days. If that is your plan, the Grand River Dam Authority wants to make sure you stay safe, so that […]
Tips for winterizing your boat
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. While the waters of Grand Lake, Lake Hudson and the W.R. Holway Reservoir can be inviting and scenic year-round, we realize it is getting closer to that time of year when some avid boaters are putting their vessels away for the upcoming winter […]
Proud of our veteran team….
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. As we celebrate Veteran’s Day 2020, the Grand River Dam Authority once again uses this space to recognize a significant portion of our workforce that previously served in the United States Armed Forces. Today, they are electric linemen, mechanics, relay technicians, plant operators, […]
Space heater safety tips
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The leaves are beginning to fall, the days are getting shorter and the temperatures are cooling. For many of us, this transition into the fall season also means we will be spending more and more time indoors for the next few months. As […]