Looking back on GRDA’s 2023: Part 3
The third quarter of 2023 proved to be a very busy time for the Grand River Dam Authority, with summer in full swing and plenty of projects taking place across the system. This week, we look back at some of those moments as we review July, August, and September … Internally in July, safety initiatives […]
Looking back on GRDA’s 2023: Part 2
This week we continue our 2023 Grand River Dam Authority Year in Review, with a look back at the second quarter of the year. Spring and early summer were busy times for Team GRDA. Here are a few of the highlights … In April, 10 members of Team GRDA traveled to the Navajo Reservation in […]
Looking back on GRDA’s 2023: Part 1
Power for Progress. As the Grand River Dam Authority moves into 2024, we wanted to take a quick look back at the year 2023 and some of the activities that helped define the last 12 months for Team GRDA. In this first part, we look back at January through March … Team GRDA welcomed the […]
Make life jacket use a regular part of summer lake outing
With over 70,000 surface acres of Grand and Hudson Lake waters and the scenic Illinois River under its control, the Grand River Dam Authority’s commitment to stewardship of Oklahoma’s natural resources and popular recreational areas is broad. Whether you are sailing the wide-open waters of Grand Lake, fishing in a quiet Lake Hudson cove or […]
Electric safety and your boat …
Throughout the month of May, the Grand River Dam Authority has been recognizing National Electric Safety Month by sharing important tips for homeowners. However, this week, as we draw close to Memorial Day and the beginning of the busy summer boating season, we wanted to share a few electric safety tips for boat owners. We […]
More about surge protection
May is National Electric Safety Month and the Grand River Dam Authority wants to help inform and educate the public about important electric safety issues. One of those issues involves power surges. A power surge (or transient voltage) is a sudden and unwanted increase in voltage. It is unwanted because this sudden increase can damage […]
Fuses, breakers, and electric circuits …
May is National Electric Safety Month and the Grand River Dam Authority is proud to join with organizations like the Electric Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to pass along important safety tips all month long. This week we want to share some information about some electric components that can be found in every residence: fuses […]
Important tips for do-it-yourself projects
May is National Electric Safety Month! The Grand River Dam Authority is proud to join in the effort to reinforce electric safety by sharing important tips all month long. This week’s tips are geared towards “do-it-yourselfers” out there. And, for even more safety tips, visit esfi.org. First, take the time to learn about your home’s […]
Helping Power our Neighbors
On March 31, a team of ten Grand River Dam Authority employees, including electric linemen and fleet maintenance personnel left Oklahoma, headed west to the Navajo Reservation in Arizona and Utah. The team was part of a larger, mutual aid effort among public power utilities called the “Light Up Navajo Project.” Upon arrival in the […]
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 […]