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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
GRDA Recognized for Electric Reliability
The Grand River Dam Authority is receiving national recognition for its exceptional electric reliability. That recognition comes from the American Public Power Association (APPA), a trade group that represents more than 2,000 not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities. On March 31, APPA announced that GRDA was among the nation’s publicly owned electric utilities being recognized, based on […]
Electrical safety and spring cleaning
Planning to do some spring cleaning in the coming weeks? If so, the Grand River Dam Authority wants to remind you that spring cleaning time is also a great time to perform some spring electrical safety inspections in the home. To assist you in that process, we are once again passing along these tips from […]
GRDA recognized for “excellence in financial reporting”
Over the last two decades, the Grand River Dam Authority has established a tradition of excellence in its financial reporting efforts. In early March, it learned that tradition continues on. On March 4, the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recognized GRDA with a “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.” It marked the 24th straight […]
GRDA once again establishes eagle nest buffer zone below Pensacola Dam
New activity in an established bald eagle nest, located in an area below the Pensacola Dam main spillway, has prompted the Grand River Dam Authority to close access to the area, as it has done in previous years. A portion of the spillway area, popular as an off-roading destination, will also be closed to visitors […]
NPPD, OPPD, LES and GRDA Launch Joint Effort to Explore Advanced Nuclear Energy
Columbus/Lincoln/Omaha, Neb. & Tulsa, Okla. – In a collaborative effort that marks a milestone for Nebraska’s and Oklahoma’s energy future — Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD), Omaha Public Power District (OPPD), Lincoln Electric System (LES) and Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) — have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form the Great Plains New […]
GRDA announces temporary drawdown of Holway Reservoir
In order to complete a maintenance project at its Salina Pumped Storage Project, the Grand River Dam Authority is announcing that a temporary drawdown of the W.R. Holway Reservoir is underway. The reservoir, also known as Chimney Rock Reservoir, is part of GRDA’s Salina Pumped Storage Project (SPSP) hydroelectric facility, located along the Salina Creek […]