GRDA Police announce temporary closure of Wolf Creek
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is announcing that it will be closing portions of the Wolf Creek arm of Grand Lake, as well as the Wolf Creek boat ramp to help facilitate the 10th annual Thunder on Wolf Creek racing event, Friday June 10th through Sunday June 12th in Grove. Racing will take […]
GRDA’s Riverology 101 returning in July
Summer workshop for area teachers, environmental educators … registration period extended. The Grand River Dam Authority’s unique summer workshop for area teachers and environmental educators is set to return in 2022. The workshop – Riverology 101 – brings together a diverse group of water quality, water management, and conservation and education professionals for three full days of […]
GRDA Police offer share water safety tips
Looking forward to Memorial Day Weekend and the busy summer boating and floating season on the water? If so, the Grand River Dam Authority Police Department wants to remind you of some important information that can help promote a safe time on the water. Whether visiting GRDA’s Grand Lake, Lake Hudson, or the scenic Illinois […]
GRDA Police urge extra caution for boaters near Kerr Dam
The Grand River Dam Authority Police Department is reporting that the cable holding warning buoys across the floodgate openings at Robert S. Kerr Dam is currently broken. Due to this, GRDA police is saying it is critically important that any watercraft on Lake Hudson stay well clear of the dam and that area of the […]
GRDA recognized for exceptional electric reliability in 2021
For the third straight year, and the fourth time in five years, the Grand River Dam Authority has received national recognition for achieving exceptional electric reliability. The 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. APPA helps electric utilities track power outage […]
GRDA receives “reliable public power provider” designation
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes public power utilities that demonstrate proficiency in four key disciplines: reliability, safety, workforce development, and system improvement. Criteria […]
GRDA recognized for financial reporting excellence
For the 21st year in a row, the Grand River Dam Authority is being recognized for excellence in financial reporting. On March 25, GRDA learned that it would once again receive the “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). GRDA is receiving the certificate for its 2020 […]
Shoreline Management Plan Meeting Update
The Pensacola Project Shoreline Management Plan Public Input Meeting scheduled for tonight at 6PM at Shangri La Resort and Hotel will now be held virtually. Please email Jacklyn Jaggars at jacklyn.jaggars@grda.com for an invite if you wish to join. The meeting will start at 6PM.
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 […]
Shoreline Management Plan Update
The Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) owns and operates the Pensacola Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 1494) and the Markham Ferry Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2183) which are located along the Grand River in Craig, Ottawa, Delaware, and Mayes, counties in northeastern Oklahoma. The Projects’ dams form reservoirs known as Grand Lake O’ the Cherokees (Grand […]