Our quarterly newsletter, "The Lookout," keeps OCCA members up to date on our recent and future activities and programming. It also serves as an educational tool, featuring information on general topics such as local alternative energy opportunities, recycling, natural gas drilling, and much more.

Click on the links below to view recent issues of "The Lookout."

Spring 2010

Vol. 42, Issue 1

Headlines: Earth Festival Seminar Series focuses on renewable energy, natural gas; French, Vargha join OCCA Board; President's Message: Belated thanks; OCCA president to receive award from EPA; DISH, Texas mayor shares gas drilling experiences; OCCA member steps in to direct garage sale fundraiser; Composting should be part of county's solid waste plan; Composting Q&A; OCCA 2009 Annual Fund Drive: Thank you for your continuing support!; WQCC explores carbon sequestration, ag carbon trading; Save the Date: Dinner in Honor of Dr. Willard N. Harman;

Winter 2010

Vol. 41, Issue 4

Headlines: OCCA programs are strong, diverse as the organization moves forward; Member renewal key to OCCA success; OCCA in the news; Hartwick profs report on Susquehanna water quality; Team effort appreciated; Upcoming events

Fall 2009

Vol. 41, Issue 3

Headlines: OCCA honors Robert, Jean Miller for lifelong devotion to the environment; Many thanks for a job well done; OCCA in the news; If you can't beat 'em, eat 'em.

Summer 2009

Vol. 41, Issue 2

Headlines: Towns must act now to have sway over natural-gas companies; Why OCCA is appealing to members; OCCA in the news; What did OCCA do this summer?; Solar for the common man: Doing as the ancients did; Saving money, energy through Equity Energy; Geothermal energy systems offer multiple benefits; OCCA-sponsored interns learn, report findings to Board; Award nominations sought

Spring 2009

Vol. 41, Issue 1

Headlines: OCCA garage sale is coming soon; Save the OCCA garage sale; A word from the Executive Director: OCCA gears up for Annual Fund drive; OCCA in the news; Recycle Styrofoam, Christmas lights at Earth Festival; President's Message: OCCA in the forefront regarding gas drilling concerns; Greasecyclers: An innovative green enterprise starts up; Davies latest to join OCCA board of directors; Enviro Events Calendar; OCCA membership contributions: Thank you for your continuing support!; Lake Campaign programs moving forward; OCCA is running on WVO; Bottled water no longer sparkles in public eye; Consumer rights watchdog urges us to drink tap water; Bike to Work Day planned in May