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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Cold weather got you feeling stuck indoors? We're kicking off season 2 of Ottawa Out Loud with an exciting look at winter recreation opportunities from Ottawa County Parks, including skiing, snowshoeing, birding, and more. Plus, a sneak peek at the new-and-improved 2026 Parks Challenge, featuring bigger and better prizes!

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Learn more about Parks & Recreation Programs: https://miottawacountyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/splash.html?ccode=Activities

Upcoming Birding events: https://miottawacountyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/search.html?module=AR&Type=Nature&Subtype=Birding&_csrf_token=Li0O1M611O112O2W3A2G2Z4I5L4P6E501N5I4Y4J6B01724Q6K400D5R5X6M4U1A005U5H4I055M4V5E4Z66044O5F6K706W65536P0P5R4G6O57734P4R56511I5H4L5K

2026 Parks Challenge information: https://miottawa.org/parks/parks-challenge/

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CEO Dr. Michael Brashears joins us to give you a deeper look into Community Mental Health, the philosophies that drive it, and the challenges that it faces in today’s complex environment. See how CMH administration and staff are preparing for changes at the federal, state, and county level while still providing top-notch comprehensive mental health services to our community.

“Did you Know?” Video Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyDvvIv66xGcrHhSd1cmRDsRpK405PSE_

Learn more about CMH Services: https://miottawa.org/cmh/

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