Groundwater Board

The Ottawa County Groundwater Board is responsible for making policy recommendations and developing regulatory standards for various groundwater initiatives within the scope of the County’s current legislative authority. It is composed of 17 members who are appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Members of this Board serve three-year terms. The Board meets on the second Monday of every month at 9AM at the Administration Building on the Fillmore Campus in West Olive.

Bylaws & Other Governing Documents

Download PDF files of the governing documents for this board.

Groundwater Board Bylaws

 

Upcoming Meetings

Monday, December 14
9:00 AM
Administration Building - Hickory Conference Room
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Members

Sarah Bowman
Ag/Conservation Technical Assistance
Term: 10/17/2024 - 12/31/2026
Jerry Geertman
Agricultural Sector
Term: 12/31/2025 - 12/31/2028
David Kraker
At Large
Term: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2027
Philip Kuyers
County Commissioner
Term: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026
Jordan Jorritsma
County Commissioner
Term: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2026
Carrie Rivette
Environmental/Conservation Education
Term: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2026
Ted Malefyt
K-12 Education
Term: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2026
Scott Muellerleile
Local Business/Agriculture
Term: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2027
Adam Elenbaas
Local Unit of Government
Term: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2026
Dean Arthur Smith
Local Unit of Government
Term: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2027
Curtis William Carini
Real Estate/Development
Term: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2027
Mark Baker
Scientific Community
Term: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2026
Steven M Hecksel
Scientific Community
Term: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2027
Sara Pearson
Scientific Community
Term: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2027
Henry J Werksma
Utilities/Engineering
Term: 01/01/2026 - 12/31/2028
Pat Staskiewicz
Utilities/Engineering
Term: 01/01/2025 - 12/31/2027
Lee Andrew Machiela
Well Drilling
Term: 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2026

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