Cool and efficient – summer energy saving tips
If early June temperatures are any indication of what is ahead, we may be in for a hot summer in Oklahoma. If that is the case, plenty of us will be relying on electricity to help keep our homes cool. With that in mind, the Grand River Dam Authority hopes you will consider these cooling […]
GRDA opens registration for fall controlled hunts
As it opens some of its Ottawa County property for controlled hunts again this coming fall, the Grand River Dam Authority is announcing that the public can soon register for those hunts online. The registration period to apply for next season’s deer, waterfowl and turkey hunts will run from June 1 through July 31, 2026. […]
Electrical safety for boat operators
While the Grand River Dam Authority continues to recognize May as National Electric Safety Month, we also understand that the upcoming Memorial Day weekend is a good time to revisit boating safety. With that in mind, we wanted to pass along some electrical safety tips for boat owners and operators, from the Electric Safety Foundation […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Waypoint Marina & RV Resort, LLC
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) is in receipt of an application to transfer the existing permit for Drowning Creek Marina into the name of Waypoint Marina & RV Resort, LLC. The project is in Delaware County, Oklahoma. The applicant has no plans to modify the existing two docks with a total of 59 slips […]
GRDA Police offer tips for river floaters ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind those heading to the scenic Illinois River for the Memorial Day holiday of some important information that can help promote a safe time on the water. “We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy the Scenic Illinois River,” said GRDA Corporate Spokesperson Justin Alberty. “But […]
GRDA Offers Safe Boating Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
The countdown to Memorial Day Weekend is underway. Not only does the upcoming holiday weekend mark the traditional beginning of the summer boating season on Grand and Hudson lakes, but it is typically one of the busiest weekends on the water. As thousands of boaters and lake enthusiasts return to the lakes, the Grand River […]
Safety tips for pools and spas
Each year, the Electric Safety Foundation International (esfi.org) recognizes May as National Electric Safety Month and uses the opportunity to promote safe electricity practices nationwide. The Grand River Dam Authority is proud to join in this effort by also sharing important electric safety tips and reminders in this space. This week, the focus is on […]
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CWI Properties, LLC and Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill, LLC
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) is in receipt of an application to transfer the existing permit for Mooney’s Sunset Bar and Grill, LLC into the name of CWI Properties, LLC and Mooney’s Sunset Bar and Grill, LLC. The project is in Mayes County, Oklahoma. The applicant has no plans to modify the existing courtesy […]
GRDA investigating large number of dead fish on Hudson
Last week, a large number of dead fish, primarily catfish, on Lake Hudson was likely caused by a combination of spawning activity and recent floodgate operations at Pensacola Dam. These conclusions come from the Grand River Dam Authority’s (GRDA) Ecosystems and Watershed Management Department, which began investigating after reports were received earlier in the week. […]
Floodwater Release Bulletin
At noon on Friday, May 1: Grand Lake elevation was 744.77 feet. At the direction of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, one main spillway gate was open at Pensacola Dam, discharging 314 cubic feet per second (cfs) of water. Six units were online at the Pensacola Dam powerhouse, releasing 13,560 cfs of water […]