Stay safe, stay clear of downed power lines
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Weather-wise, early March can mean many different things in Oklahoma. Maybe it still feels like winter or maybe it feels more like spring. More often than not though, the wind is likely blowing, no matter what the temperature. And during a month that […]
Remembering those who played a role
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. It would be difficult in a limited space like this to list all of the individuals who left an indelible mark on Oklahoma by bringing the Pensacola Dam from an idea to a reality in 1940. However, as the Grand River Dam Authority […]
Sharing information, celebrating partnerships
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Each February, the Grand River Dam Authority takes the opportunity to meet with dozens of individuals who help to power Oklahoma’s important economic development engines. Of course, these individuals also happen to represent GRDA’s customers, including Oklahoma municipals, electric cooperatives and industries. Each […]
Rush For Brush is back for more
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The Grand River Dam Authority’s Rush for Brush program, which has won both state and national awards for its efforts to enhance the fish habitat on GRDA waters, returns to the shores of Grand Lake in 2020. The program, which started over a […]
Celebrating 80 in 2020
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The “official” birth date occurs sometime later in 2020, but since this year marks the 80th anniversary of Pensacola Dam, we plan to share information all year long about this historic structure and the important role it has played in the development of […]
GRDA Department Spotlight: Operations Engineering
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. While keeping the power flowing across the Grand River Dam Authority’s large and sophisticated energy delivery system requires the efforts of many departments, the task of planning how that system will look in the future largely falls to the GRDA Operations Engineering Department. […]
Visit us at the 2020 Tulsa Boat Show
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Once again, it is almost time for the Tulsa Boat, Sport & Travel Show and, once again, the Grand River Dam Authority invites you to drop by its booth during your visit. The tradition continues in 2020 with GRDA officers present at the […]
New year, continuing partnerships
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. The youngest turns 17 in 2020 and the oldest turns 74. In between, there is a wide range of ages, from 33 to 70. Their average age is over half a century … 54. Which is pretty impressive when you consider we […]
Safety tips for electric blankets, heating pads
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. So far, the weather in 2020 has been fairly mild, but if you live in Oklahoma, you know that can change pretty quick, not just from day to day but even hour to hour. While some days may be pleasant, the cold air […]