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Mecosta County group raises over $200K to save Parish Fish Hatchery ponds. For the past two years, a Mecosta County non-profit has been working to save "Paris Park", that was once a vital part of the state’s economy. Watch Now 🎥 

Save the Ponds, a Mecosta County nonprofit, is spearheading the effort to revitalize the Paris Park Trout Ponds. Officials say that revitalizing the ponds and other park features will boost the local economy, promote tourism and help preserve wildlife found in the area.
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📄 Read an article posted by Cristin Coppess from WCMU Public Media published October 15, 2025

Lorrie Gabert and Jaydin Johnson on 9&10 News talking about the revitalization project and Adopt a Trout campaign.
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Allison LeVeque and Majorie Steele on Band of Locals talking about Adopt a Trout and the End of the Season Concert Benefit that was on September 13, 2025 at Paris Park.

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Thank you to Chuck “The Viking” and Martha “Poppins” for featuring Sage the Ponds on you trip through Paris and your generous donation! We had lots of viewers donate because of you!

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