Our work to control invasive species throughout the county includes the removal of water chestnut and European frog-bit from local lakes and ponds as well as chopping up stands of Japanese knotweed, and more.
Heat Smart Mohawk Valley is a community-based clean heating and cooling initiative to help residents and businesses lower their energy bills, improve comfort, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
With your help, we can • Remove more invasive species • Increase our programming • Increase community heating & cooling savings • Expand nature walks and paddle days
Items in good condition that you no longer need can be donated to the OCCA online garage sale. Donations support our efforts to protect Otsego County’s environment! Items should have a min. value of $10.
Thank you to everyone who joined our Clark Tower Hike on 11/11, in conjunction with Glimmerglass Film Days. We had a wonderful turn out! Throughout the walk, we listened to Program Director Jeff O’Handley, and learned all about local geology, and details about forest soil and plants. We also had
Friends- As I sit in my home office in Oneonta, it saddens me to announce that I will be leaving OCCA after seven and a half years to take a new position. During graduate school, I read about a small county located at the edge of the Mohawk Valley, the
OCCA is looking to add an experienced, motivated Environmental Planner to our growing team. We work with a variety of communities to develop/update Comprehensive Plans, develop natural resource protection plans, and assist communities with long-range climate mitigation and adaptation plans. This individual will work collaboratively with our team to assist
NYS DEC Presents:Uninvited: The Spread of Invasive Species This 55-minute documentary educates the viewer on invasive species and highlights some of the species directly impacting New York’s environment and economy. Viewers will benefit from learning of the innovative ways NYS is combatting these threats. The documentary premiers on YouTube on
HeatSmart Mohawk ValleyIntroduction to Clean Heating & Cooling WINE DOWN WEDNESDAYS @ 6pm Come join our Campaign Coordinator, Anna and our Outreach Specialist, Natalie every Wednesdays at 6PM EST for fun discussions about the HeatSmart Mohawk Valley program and other environmental sustainability conversations! 🙂We hope to see and meet you there.
Donations provide the foundation for our work throughout Otsego County.
By becoming a supporter of OCCA, you become a part of a unique countywide environmental organization whose mission is to protect local natural resources for the benefit of all.
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