Lend a hand for Lady Grand …
Grand Lake Shoreline Cleanup Scheduled for Saturday, May 2

Grand Lake – “Lending a hand for Lady Grand” is once again the goal of volunteers who will take part in the annual Grand Lake Shoreline Cleanup effort on Saturday, May 2, 2009.

The event --- made possible by a partnership between the Grand Lake Sail & Power Squadron (GLSPS), the Monkey Island Association and the Grand River Dam Authority, is an opportunity for lake residents to unite their efforts to keep Grand Lake’s scenic shoreline beautiful and free of trash and debris.

“We are pleased that, for the fifth year in a row, we are able to be a part of this cleanup effort. It highlights the concern many residents have for the lake,” said GRDA Community Relations Director Holly Moore. “GRDA is proud to be a part of the effort and is very appreciative of organizations like the GLSPS and the Monkey Island Association, as well as the volunteers who donate their time to keep the shoreline beautiful. Dr. Larry Stout, with the GLSPS, has really been the driving force behind this all these years and GRDA certainly appreciates his leadership and comittment to this effort as well.”

Dumpsters will be conveniently located at four different sites around the lake this year: Grove Springs Park (behind McDonalds); Bernice State Park; Grand Lake RV Resort; and at the GRDA Lake Patrol Headquarters at the Pensacola Dam. Dumpsters will be available from 9 AM to 2 PM on May 2 (no household garbage or commercial dumping of dock foam is allowed).

Anyone interested in taking part can contact the GRDA Community Relations Department (918 256 5545, ext. 4444) for more information.

Shoreline Cleanup 09 1: During the Grand Lake Shoreline Cleanup on Saturday, May 2, dumpsters, will be available at four locations around the lake, for cleanup volunteers to dispose of shoreline trash. Dumpsters will be available from 9 AM to 2 PM.

Shoreline Cleanup 09 3: Volunteers work to remove old dock foam and other debris from the shore of Grand Lake during last year's Grand Lake Shoreline Cleanup. This year's event is set for Saturday, May 2.

Grand River Dam Authority News Release

Contact: Justin Alberty
Corporate Communications Director
Grand River Dam Authority
(918) 256 5545
jalberty@grda.com

For immediate release: 4/11/09