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September 9, 2026 | For Immediate Release






*Water Quality Forum Set to Highlight Priorities, Conservation, and More*

Ottawa County will bring together water professionals, local organizations, and community members on October 23 for the *21st Annual Water Quality Forum*, continuing a tradition that began in 2006.

Registration is open [ [link removed] ] and space is limited.

Hosted by the Ottawa County Water Resources Commissioner Joe Bush in partnership with the Outdoor Discovery Network, the forum will feature presentations and discussions with conservation professionals, researchers, and representatives from local organizations and agencies. Attendees will also have opportunities to explore exhibits, connect with water professionals, and learn more about efforts underway throughout the county. 


“Water issues touch nearly every part of our community, from the water we drink to the lakes and rivers we enjoy,” said Bush. “The Water Quality Forum gives residents and professionals an opportunity to hear directly from the people working to protect, conserve, and restore water systems. We will share what we are learning and how those efforts are making a difference across Ottawa County.”

Topics scheduled for the forum include:


* *Ottawa County Water Priorities*
* *Conservation Lightning Round*, featuring representatives from Holland BPW, LGROW, ODC Network, and the Ottawa Conservation District
* *Drinking Water Panel*
* *Lake Macatawa Sediment Study*
* *Paw Paw Park Streambank Restoration*
* *Engaging Citizens in Watershed Science*
* *2026 Ottawa County Groundwater Monitoring Update*

The Water Quality Forum is open to all members of the community, including residents, students, professionals, and local officials. Continental breakfast and lunch are included, followed by a post-event cocktail hour.


*EVENT DETAILS*

*When:*
October 23, 8:30AM to 3PM

*Where:*
Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Drive, Hudsonville

*Cost:*

Thanks to our sponsors, the event is free to attend, but registration is required [ [link removed] ]. In lieu of a registration fee, we encourage you to consider a $25 gift to [ [link removed] ] OCCAA. OCCAA [ [link removed] ] supports Ottawa County residents facing water utility shutoffs.

*Register* [ [link removed] ]


"Please register by October 16."

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Thank you to our partners and sponsors who made this event possible:

*Partners*


* ADS | Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc
* Fishbeck
* InterfaceH2O
* KSI | Kennedy Solutions Inc

*Platinum Sponsors*


* Spicer Group
* Prein & Newhof
* Waste Management
* LRE Engineers & Surveyors
* VK Civil
* Northern Concrete Pipe
* Progressive Companies

*Gold Sponsors*


* PLM Lake & Land Management Corp
* Arrowaste
* ETNA Supply Company
* Feenstra & Associates, Inc
* Michigan Groundwater Association
* Fleis & VandenBrink
* Hecksel Bros
* ENG
* Lakeshore Environmental Inc





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*Media Contact:*

Joe Bush, Water Resources Commissioner | [email protected] | 616-994-4526








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