OCD in the News!

On March 12th, 2025, our Watershed & Conservation Specialist, Sarah Bowman, was interviewed live on Wood TV8. She highlighted what Conservation Districts do and promoted our native tree and plant sales! Check out the interview  and then visit our tree and plant sale event pages to place your orders before March 28th!

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Board Director Election Results

Mar 11, 2026

  Here’s the final tallied election results: Kelly Goward: 1,290 Votes Rivka Hodgkinson: 1,276 Votes Matt Hehl: 202 Votes Jeff Vredeveld: 194 Votes Total ballots received: 1,543 (This is a new record high of ballots received for a Michigan Conservation District...

Vote in our Board Director Election!

Feb 23, 2026

2026 OCD Board Director Elections The Ottawa Conservation District is a local unit of government, directed by a minimum of 5 Board Directors. These directors help guide the work of the District and provide oversight over annual goals, financials, program directions,...

Native Plant and Tree Seedling Sales are open!

Feb 4, 2026

Native Plant and Tree Sale preorder sale is open from February 2nd, 2026 - March 27th, 2026. To preorder native garden kits and beach grass bundles visit: https://ottawacd.org/pre-orders/ To preorder bareroot tree seedlings or potted trees visit:...

OCD Seeking a Conservation Technician

Jan 20, 2026

The Ottawa Conservation District (OCD) is seeking a Conservation Technician to work at the OCD office. This position will support the Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTAP), Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance Program (MAEAP), and the Regenerative...