OCCA is a countywide environmental organization addressing a broad spectrum of basic environmental concerns. OCCA plays a key role in initiating and carrying out programs designed to improve or protect Otsego County’s air, land, and water. Wide support from county residents enhances our ability to accomplish our mission.
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.
For environmentally-minded organizations, businesses and individuals - expand our collective impact through cooperative projects, shared resources, goal setting, and improved inter-organization communication.
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.
Otsego Schools Film Plastic Recycling Challenge is Underway! Otsego County Schools can sign up between now and November 30 to participate in the Otsego County Schools Film Plastic Recycling Challenge. During the challenge, participating schools collect film plastic, such as grocery bags, bubble wrap, and package overwrap, weigh and report
(COOPERSTOWN) — The Otsego County Solid Waste Department and the Otsego County Conservation Association are teaming up once again to promote the Otsego County Schools Plastic Film Recycling Challenge. The challenge promotes recycling of film plastics and is open to all public and private k-12 school buildings located in Otsego
Thank you for reading this edition of OCCA’s Eco-Bulletin! We have a couple updates to start but read on to learn about what OCCA has planned for the month of November. Proposition One—In addition to candidates for various state and local offices, this election day, New Yorkers have the opportunity
The spooky season is underway! This Bulletin is a little long, but there’s lots of information about many exciting things coming up over the next couple months. We’d also like to announce a new essay series which will start next month. Students from Will Walker’s class at the Cooperstown Graduate
(COOPERSTOWN) – Otsego County Conservation Association is reviving their popular “Get the Kids Out” program with a walk at the Forest of the Dozen Dads on October 7 in Cooperstown. The walk will be from 10:30am to noon. The Get the Kids Out series was begun by OCCA in 2018.
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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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