GRDA recognized for exceptional electric reliability
For the fourth year in a row – and the fifth time in six years – the Grand River Dam Authority has been recognized for exceptional electric reliability. In early April, GRDA learned that it was being recognized by the American Public Power Association (APPA) for its electric delivery to distribution customers in the MidAmerica […]
Notice: Kerr Dam area boat ramp to temporarily close
The Grand River Dam Authority is notifying the public that, due to an ongoing maintenance project in the area, the boat ramp located on the northwest side of Robert S. Kerr Dam will be closed until further notice. GRDA appreciates the public’s cooperation during this temporary ramp closure and will provide an update when the […]
GRDA Ecosystems Explorations annual report now available
The Grand River Dam Authority Ecosystems and Watershed Management Department’s 2022 annual review – Ecosystems Explorations – is now available, both online and in hard copy format. The publication highlights the department’s 2022 programs, projects, and research, as well as collaborative research efforts with university partners. GRDA established its ecosystems and watershed management department in […]
GRDA, WFEC extend longstanding beneficial partnership through PPA
Two Oklahoma electric utilities that have partnered to help provide abundant electricity to rural communities and cooperatives for decades are extending that partnership for years to come. In January, Western Farmers Electric Cooperative (WFEC) and the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) announced that a power purchase agreement (PPA) between the entities, which first began 40 […]
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 […]
GRDA honored with Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters Award
The Grand River Dam Authority’s Guard the Grand Watershed Conservation Program, established in 2021 to help improve the Grand River Watershed’s water quality through science, education, and outreach, is the 2022 recipient of the National Hydropower Association (NHA) Outstanding Stewards of America’s Waters (OSAW) Award. GRDA received the award at NHA’s Clean Currents 2022 conference […]
GRDA offering training on stormwater construction inspections
The Grand River Dam Authority is offering a free training for contractors, municipal staff and anyone who has responsibility for inspecting and/or installing erosion and sediment control on construction sites. The training will be held on October 25, 2022, at the GRDA Ecosystems and Education Center in Langley from 9am – 3:30pm, with lunch provided. […]
GRDA, Skiatook crews head to Florida to help restore power
As Hurricane Ian slowly approaches the state of Florida, powerline maintenance crews from the Grand River Dam Authority and the City of Skiatook are also headed that way. With the hurricane expected to make landfall on Wednesday, these crews, representing Oklahoma’s public power team, will be staged to move in immediately after the storm, to […]
Tulsa’s Sublett is new GRDA Board Chair
Charles Sublett (Tulsa) will lead the Grand River Dam Authority Board of Directors as chairman over the next 12 months. Sublett began his tenure at the board’s September 7 meeting in Langley and succeeds outgoing Chairman Dwayne Elam (Wagoner). Michael Westbrock (Tulsa) will serve as chair-elect during that period. Sublett was appointed to the GRDA […]
Construction work to temporarily close passage area beneath Bernice Bridge
The ongoing construction of the new Highway 85A bridge over the Horse Creek arm of Grand Lake in Bernice has progressed to a point where temporary restrictions will be put in place to accommodate the next phase of work. According to GRDA Police, contractors have been able to complete much of the new bridge pier […]