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Saluting our veterans ... As we recognize Veteran's Day 2026, GRDA takes the opportunity to highlight the members of its workforce who have served in the United States Armed Forces.
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Proud of our veteran team

As we celebrate Veteran's Day 2026, the Grand River Dam Authority once again uses this space to recognize a significant portion of our workforce that previously served in the United States Armed Force

November 10, 2026· Grand River Dam Authority
November 9 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum — Grand Lake photo
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November 9 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum

November 9, 2026 We can relax a little more – election day is behind us. I guess, for the most part, Oklahomans must like the way things are going. We came to a fork in the road, and Oklahoma turned o

November 9, 2026· Grand Lake Bum
A colorful shoreline scene ... Visiting the lake or river during the fall? If so, GRDA is sharing some seasonal boating and floating tips to keep in mind.
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Boating and floating safety tips for the fall season

It is typical practice to share boating safety and lifejacket tips in the spring and summer months, during the midst of the busy boating and floating season on Grand River Dam Authority lakes and the

November 2, 2026· Grand River Dam Authority
November 2 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum — Grand Lake photo
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November 2 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum

Random Observations from the Grand Lake Bum How are you enjoying Standard Time? I’m assuming everyone has successfully reset all their clocks to reflect the official change from “Sunshine and Happines

November 2, 2026· Grand Lake Bum
October 26 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum — Grand Lake photo
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October 26 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum

Random Observations from the Grand Lake Bum Here we are at one of my very favorite holidays of the year. I love Halloween because there is no expected gift-giving and, unlike all of the other major ho

October 26, 2026· Grand Lake Bum
Halloween safety ... This week, GRDA shares a few Halloween-related electric safety tips to help ensure a safe and fun holiday.
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Electric safety tips for Halloween

While Halloween is meant to be both a fun and scary season, the Grand River Dam Authority wants to help ensure that the fun part stands out the most. With that in mind, here are a few Halloween-relate

October 26, 2026· Grand River Dam Authority
Prepped for power production ... A shot across the generator floor of Pensacola Dam's powerhouse, taken during the early days, before the installation of Units 5 and 6. This week, GRDA revisits those early days with a quick overview of powerhouse history.
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From the GRDA history files

Completing the Pensacola powerhouse It was 86 years ago this week - October 23, 1940 - when the Massman Construction Company out of Kansas City, Missouri officially completed one of the most important

October 21, 2026· Grand River Dam Authority
October 19 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum — Grand Lake photo
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October 19 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum

Random Observations from the Grand Lake Bum If you weren’t at South 125 Bar & Grill on Monkey Island last Saturday, you missed a chance to see Grand Lakers at their very best! Businesses donated tens

October 19, 2026· Grand Lake Bum
October 12 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum — Grand Lake photo
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October 12 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum

Random Observations from the Grand Lake Bum If you missed the past weekend on Grand Lake, you missed what may have very well been the most perfect weekend weather of the entire year! Don’t waste the w

October 13, 2026· Grand Lake Bum
A different kind of rodeo ... GRDA linemen Dillon Wheatley (top) and Aaron Willliamson were two of the competitors in last week's Municipal Electric Systems of Oklahoma (MESO) Lineworker's Rodeo & Training, held in Ponca City.
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Wrapping up the rodeo

The Oklahoma men and women who maintain the power lines for our state's publicly owned electric utilities came together in Ponca City in early October (1st and 2nd) for two days of competition and com

October 13, 2026· Grand River Dam Authority
October 5 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum — Grand Lake photo
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October 5 Observations from the Grand Lake Bum

Random Observations from the Grand Lake Bum If you missed the past weekend on Grand Lake, you missed some great opportunities to have a lot of fun, no matter what your hobby might be. Drizzly nights a

October 5, 2026· Grand Lake Bum
Electrical safety in the home ... October is recognized as National Fire Prevention Month, and the Grand River Dam Authority is proud to join organizations like the Electric Safety Foundation International (esfi.org) to share some valuable information about preventing fires in your home.
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National Fire Prevention Month

Electrical safety in the home October is recognized as National Fire Prevention Month, and the Grand River Dam Authority is proud to join organizations like the Electric Safety Foundation Internationa

October 5, 2026· Grand River Dam Authority
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