GRDA’s 2021 in Review: Part 4

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. This week, we wrap up our review of the Grand River Dam Authority’s very active 2021 with a look back at the last quarter of the year and the activities that kept us busy in October, November, and December. Here are a few […]

GRDA’s 2021 in Review: Part 3

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. In part 3 of our look back at the Grand River Dam Authority’s 2021, we revisit the summer months of July, August, and September. As always, summer is a busy time around GRDA as thousands of people come to enjoy the waters of […]

GRDA’s 2021 in Review: Part 2

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. This week, we continue our brief year-in-review of the Grand River Dam Authority’s 2021 with a closer look at the second quarter of the year. As winter turned to spring, there was much activity around GRDA as it geared up for the busy […]

GRDA’s 2021 in Review: Part 1

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. For the Grand River Dam Authority, the year 2021 was partly defined by a slow return to normal following much of the pandemic-related activity of 2020. Now, as we begin 2022, we wanted to take some time in this space over the next […]

Cold weather boating? Keeps 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 […]

Safety tips for electric blankets, heating pads

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Even though winter has “officially” arrived in Oklahoma, we all know the weather around here can still change quickly. Maybe it is pleasant in the afternoon, but the evenings come with quite a chill. When the temperature does drop, many of us turn […]

Celebrating the season in our hometowns

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 this time of year, you may see them floating down Main Street too. That is because GRDA is proud to once again participate […]

Stay safe in the kitchen while preparing that holiday meal

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Ready or not, the 2021 Holiday Season is upon us. With Thanksgiving coming up fast, many of us are already planning for the big feast and will soon be spending extra time in the kitchen. If plenty of meal prep and cooking is […]

Saluting our veteran workforce….

Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. As we approach Veteran’s Day 2021, the Grand River Dam Authority wanted to use 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, […]