Water Quality Forum
Register now for the 2026 Water Quality Forum. Join the Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner, the ODC Network, the Ottawa Conservation District, Holland Board of Public Works, and LGROW for the latest updates on critical issues related to water quality and quantity. Explore exhibits from local organizations and vendors, and connect with colleagues, community members, and water quality professionals. The Water Quality Forum is open to everyone, including residents, students, professionals, and local officials.
October 23 | 8:30AM to 3PM | Register
Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Drive, Hudsonville
Continental breakfast and lunch are included, followed by a post-event cocktail hour.
Tenative Agenda
Ottawa County Water Priorities
- Joe Bush, Water Resources Commissioner
- Paul Sachs, Ottawa County Department of Strategic Impact
Conservation Lightning Round
- Ashley Day, Holland BPW
- Rachell Nagorsen, LGROW
- Lexie Kasper, ODC Network
- Ben Jordan, Ottawa Conservation District
Drinking Water Panel
- Nate Johnson, Holland BPW
- Peter Minnish, City of Wyoming
Lake Macatawa Sediment Study
- Dr. Alan Steinman, GVSU Annis Water Resources InstitutePaw Paw Park Streambank Restoration
Paw Paw Park Streambank Restoration
- Kelly Goward, ODC Network
- Tony Heath, Fishbeck
Living the Mission: Engaging Citizens in Watershed Science
- Matt Bain, LGROW
Ottawa County Water Quality Monitoring Update
- Sarah Bowman, Ottawa Conservation District
- Cole Ockerse, ODC Network
Save Your Seat
Thanks to our sponsors, the event is free, but space is limited. Please register by October 16.
Support Our Charity Partner
Thanks to our sponsors, the event is free. In lieu of a registration fee, we encourage you to consider a $25 gift to OCCAA. OCCAA supports Ottawa County residents facing water utility shutoffs.
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Disclaimer of Endorsement
Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer or otherwise does not constitute or imply Ottawa County’s endorsement or recommendation.