Our Organization
OCCA is a regional conservation organization addressing a broad spectrum of basic environmental concerns who promotes the appreciation and sustainable use of our region’s resources. OCCA implements crucial programs and projects to improve or protect Otsego County’s air, land, and water. Broad support from county residents enhances our ability to accomplish our mission
Engaging our Communities in Responsible Stewardship
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Join
The Otsego County Conservation Association (OCCA) invites you to support our efforts in 2025. Our mission is to promote the appreciation and sustainable use of our region's resources by connecting Otsego County residents with their environment and empowering them to become stewards of our ecosystems.
Together, We Can Make a Difference…
Your support enables us to foster a more environmentally aware and active community in Otsego County. Stand up for conservation. Stand with OCCA. Donate today and be part of the positive change in Otsego County.
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Learn
Education is at the Heart of OCCA
At OCCA, education is woven into everything we do. In 2023, we took our commitment to the next level—offering a full year of hands-on conservation projects, guided hikes, children’s programs, and community activities.
The highlight of the year? The launch of our Community Connections series. More than just events, these programs are designed to deepen your relationship with the land and with each other. They're about inspiration, empowerment, and giving everyone the tools to take meaningful action for our environment.
Join us—and be part of something bigger.
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Connect
Connect with OCCA!
Throughout the year, you’ll find the Otsego County Conservation Association out in the community—at festivals, markets, and local events—sharing our mission and meeting new faces. Stop by our table to learn more about upcoming projects, programs, and ways to get involved. Our staff, board members, and volunteers are always excited to talk about the work we’re doing to protect and preserve the environment here in Otsego County.Don’t forget to join us for OCCA-hosted events like Earth Festival, Garden Parties at Mohican Farm, and our Annual Dinner. There’s always something growing at OCCA—come be a part of it!
Upcoming Event:
OCCA Annual Dinner at Creekside Station
The Otsego County Conservation Association invites you to join us for our Annual Dinner at Creekside Station in Hartwick, NY. This special evening will feature a locally sourced, farm-to-table meal prepared by Bee Blossom Catering, followed by an inspiring program recognizing the Conservationist of the Year and a keynote address by renowned environmental advocate and attorney, Anne Marie Garti.
Anne Marie Garti grew up in Delhi, NY, where her early connection to the Delaware River and surrounding landscape shaped a lifelong commitment to environmental protection. Now an environmental lawyer, Ms. Garti has combined grassroots organizing and legal strategy to challenge some of the most significant environmental threats in the region. Her work includes landmark victories against hydrofracking in New York State and the successful defeat of the proposed Constitution Pipeline through her leadership of Stop the Pipeline. She has also supported similar efforts against other interstate gas projects across the Northeast. Her efforts demonstrate the power of citizen-led environmental advocacy and legal action in protecting natural resources.
The Annual Dinner is OCCA’s most important fundraising event of the year. Your attendance helps support our ongoing efforts to preserve and protect Otsego County’s land, water, and wildlife. We look forward to gathering with our community to celebrate conservation, share good food, and honor those making a difference.
