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16: The Water Quality Dream Team!

Ottawa Out Loud

Ottawa Out Loud
16: The Water Quality Dream Team!
Jan 22, 2026 Season 2 Episode 2

Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush, Ben Jordan from Ottawa Conservation District, and Dan Callam from the Outdoor Discovery Center Network join us to dive into the groundbreaking Water Quality Monitoring Initiative, spearheaded by our Water Resources department. This initiative brings together experts from across the county to collect data from our streams, rivers, lakes, and watersheds to understand how water pollution happens— and how we can improve Ottawa County’s water supply for generations to come. 


Learn more about the Water Quality Monitoring Initiative: https://ottawacd.org/water_quality_monitoring/


Outdoor Discovery Center Network: https://outdoordiscovery.org


Ottawa Conservation District: https://ottawacd.org


OCCAA Walk for Warmth: https://miottawa.org/caa/walk-for-warmth/


Housing Commission Survey: https://ottawacounty.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehbLdX1t8d224rc


Materials Management Plan Survey: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8592519/Recycling-Survey?source=slider


Upcoming Board of Commissioners Meetings: https://boards.miottawa.org/calendar/

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