ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP The Oklahomans who first envisioned the Grand River Dam Authority knew that abundant and reliable electricity and miles and miles of inviting shoreline could not happen without a commitment to first, and always, protect the water. The legislation that first created GRDA, designated the Authority to be a “conservation and reclamation district for the waters of the Grand River.” This designation ensured that stewardship would always be part of the GRDA mission. Today, GRDA stewardship efforts are broad and comprehensive. The GRDA Ecosystems & Watershed Management Department spearheads efforts to balance the needs of all lake users, including fish and waterfowl, while also working to protect and enhance ecosystems. The department’s ongoing water quality monitoring program revolves around a state-of-the-art laboratory and an expert staff supplemented by intern assistance and partnerships with Oklahoma State University, the University of Oklahoma, Northeastern State University and Rogers State University. These partnerships have not only helped to equip the laboratory but also to keep it staffed. Around the lake shores, GRDA works closely with other resource agencies like the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC), Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) and United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) on habitat and wildlife efforts. Since the early 1990s, GRDA has helped protect the endangered Gray Bat which makes its home in caves in the Grand Lake region. Meanwhile, the GRDA Ecosystems and Education Center hosts hundreds of students—ranging from elementary school to college—annually for field trips and presentations about water quality and safety, hydroelectricity production, wildlife habitat and related topics. GRDA Ecosystems & Watershed Managememt, 918-782-4726 GRDA Police, 918-256-0911 Emergencies: dial 911 Water Quality Advisory Map Ecosystems 2020 Annual Review Ecosystems Explorations 10 Year Review US Army Corp of Engineers Water Control for Grand-Neosho River Basin GRDA LAKE RULES: 8-11-2019 “Our Borrowed Water” is a GRDA documentary detailing the importance of the Illinois and Grand River watersheds. Click here to watch the film on GRDA’s YouTube Channel. Ecosystems Management Lakes & Rivers GRDA Lake Permits GRDA Police Flood Control FERC Relicensing GRDA SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PLANS Grand Lake Shoreline Management Plan Lake Hudson Shoreline Management Plan HABITABLE STRUCTURES Draft Letter to Permittees on Habitable Structures Development Of Recommended Structural and Environmental Guidelines Habitable Structure Plumbing Certification Form Structure and Aesthetic Certification Form Revised Habitable Structure Standards QUICK LINKS Electricity Generation Transmission Marketing: New/Existing Service Rate Schedules and Terms Environmental Stewardship Ecosystems & Watershed Management GRDA Police Lakes & Rivers GRDA Lake Rules Grand Lake Guard the Grand Lake Hudson WR Holway Reservoir Scenic Rivers Operations Illinois River GRDA Lake Permits Flood Control FERC Relicensing GRDA Shoreline Management Plans Economic Development Efficiency Employees Job Opportunities About Mission Statement Board of Directors Executive Management Doing Business with GRDA Financial Reports History News Community & Events SOCIAL MEDIA GRDA @grda_ok Thank you to BSA Troops 935 and 1935 from Broken Arrow, for their recent cleanup efforts around the W.R. Holway Reservoir. The scouts removed 1,160 pounds of trash. The event was organized to allow the scouts an opportunity to work towards a merit badge. https://t.co/N7qyynEHIr 1 4 GRDA @grda_ok Exciting things are happening in our municipal customer community of Sallisaw! https://t.co/bH8EMtruWN 0 0 GRDA @grda_ok Thank you for your service 🇺🇸 https://t.co/mlrnclcvuo 0 1 Powered by Feed Them Social Designed by GRDA | LOGIN