Highlighting our feathered friends
What do Canada Geese, Blue-winged Teals, Lesser Scaups and even Great Egrets have in common? At one time or another, all these feathered friends have paid a visit to the Grand River Dam Authority’s Grand River Energy Center (GREC). Since the facility began operations in the 1980s, its ponds and other acreage have been havens […]
Boating in winter? Keep these tips in mind
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. While the temperatures and the shoreline scenery may be different in the winter, many still consider this time of the year to be perfect for a boat ride across the waters of Grand or Hudson lakes. However, because safe boating is something that […]
2023 GRDA Safe Boating Courses
It may be the midst of winter but with the promise of spring and summer weather coming in just a few months, it is a good time to begin preparations for warm days spent on the boat, enjoying Grand Lake and Lake Hudson. As you make those preparations, be sure to keep boating safety a […]
Supporting our hometown celebrations
Power for Progress … a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Usually, you see the Grand River Dam Authority Police boats floating on the waters of Grand Lake and Lake Hudson or perhaps down the scenic Illinois River. However, during the holiday season, our officers change things up just a bit. As in […]
Holiday decoration safety
Tis the season to trim the tree and string the lights. However, as you are putting up those colorful decorations around the house, it is important to keep some electric safety tips in mind. Here are Twelve Holiday Safety Tips, from the Electric Safety Foundation International. Your friends at GRDA want you to stay safe […]
Holiday lights and energy efficiency
The holiday lights are going up everywhere and shining through the night, which likely means a little more electric usage for most of us. However, even with the extra lights and other holiday-related activities requiring more energy use (like baking), it’s still possible to conserve some electricity. Although we have shared the following information before, […]
Powerful competition
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Electric line workers from Oklahoma public power communities (municipally owned electric utilities) across the state came together in Edmond late last month for competition, comradery and, most importantly, safety’s sake. They also came to rodeo … sort of. It was the annual Municipal […]
Celebrating National Public Power Week 2022
Each year, during the first full week in October, the Grand River Dam Authority joins with the nation’s 2,00 other publicly owned electric utilities to celebrate National Public Power Week. It is a time to highlight the many benefits of public power while also celebrating its productive history and exciting future across the country. Today, […]
Safety tips for a new season
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Maybe the weather is not fully cooperating just yet, but the calendar makes it official this week: fall has arrived. So as one season gives way to the next and fall returns for a visit, it is also a great time to revisit […]
Boat safe, smart, and sober during Labor Day outings
With the Labor Day holiday right around the corner, many people are planning to spend the long weekend on the water. For those heading to the scenic Illinois River, Grand Lake or Lake Hudson, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is sharing some important safety tips that can help promote safe outings. While visitors are encouraged […]