ODC Network

ODC Network, doing business as Outdoor Discovery Center, is a non-profit organization located in Holland, Michigan, registered in SAM.gov since 2006. The organization focuses on environmental education, conservation, and watershed management, with a particular emphasis on the Great Lakes region. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, ODC Network provides educational and environmental restoration services primarily through grant-based programs that connect students, teachers, and communities with local ecosystems and natural resource management.

ODC Network has received federal grant awards from agencies including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and has collaborated with prime grantees such as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, and the Michigan Department of Education. Their recent grant work includes the "River Keepers" project, which provides watershed educational experiences for students in Ottawa Area Intermediate School District and Fennville Public Schools, focusing on understanding human activity and climate change impacts. The organization has also been involved in specific environmental restoration projects, such as restoring 900 feet of streambank along the Macatawa River to reduce phosphorus and sediment loading, and developing resilient watershed management plans. Additionally, they have participated in COVID-19 related recovery fund programs through sub-awards from the Michigan Department of Education, demonstrating their ability to adapt and support community needs across environmental education, conservation, and emergency response domains.