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 […]
Safe boating in every season
Power for Progress… a weekly column from the Grand River Dam Authority. Now that the 2020 Labor Day holiday has passed and what is traditionally considered the busiest part of the lake and river season is winding down, the Grand River Dam Authority is looking back on another busy summer across Grand Lake, Lake Hudson […]
GRDA cancelling April 25 Safe Boating Course
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Grand River Dam Authority is cancelling the Kyle Williams Boating Safety Course, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 25 in Langley. In addition, the GRDA Police Department’s other public information and education programs are also currently suspended, due to the current state of emergency in Oklahoma. More information on […]
Dock talk …
Every year at this time, when the thoughts of many lake enthusiasts turn to warmer days on the water, the Grand River Dam Authority poses the question: What’s up with your dock? With the busy lake season just around the corner, it’s an important question for dock owners, sellers, and buyers on Grand and Hudson […]
Ecosystems & Watershed Management
Ecosystems and Watershed Management The GRDA Ecosystems and Watershed Management Department was established in 2004 to bring a greater focus to watershed management and environmental stewardship. Today, it focuses its efforts on the Grand Lake Watershed, which spans four states including Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas and Oklahoma and culminates into one of the most popular recreation […]
Hunting on GRDA Property
Social Media Contact Us Hunting on GRDA Property GRDA and the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation jointly manage two Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) on the Neosho River and two WMAs on the Spring River. North of Twin Bridges, GRDA has specific locations where public hunting is allowed. Georeferenced WMA maps: Connors Bridge Mallard Point Todd […]
FAQ’s
Social Media Contact Us Browse Our FAQ’s Lake Permitting What is the GRDA Taking Line? It is the boundary between GRDA owned property and privately owned property around the lake. It is determined by a metes and bounds survey description, not an elevation. What is a Flowage Easement? A Flowage Easement allows the property covered […]
Boat Safety
Social Media Contact Us Boat Safety Kyle Williams Boating Safety Education Act The Kyle Williams Boating Safety Education Act prohibits kids between the ages of 12 and up to 16 years old, without a valid driver’s license, from operating any vessel powered by a motor of more than 10 horsepower or a sailing vessel 16-feet […]
Dock talk …
Every year about this time, the Grand River Dam Authority poses the question: What’s up with your dock? With the busy lake season just around the corner, it’s an important question for dock owners, sellers and buyers on Grand and Hudson lakes to consider. And while it is a simple question, it is really intended […]
GRDA Police offering free boater safety courses
To help prepare both new and experienced boat operators for upcoming summer days on the water, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is once again offering free boater safety courses on select Saturdays, March through June. GRDA has seven course dates available for those who need to complete boating certification, as well as those […]