2020 Annual Report
01/05/2021
The OCCA 2020 Annual Report is now available online! Click the image below to view the pdf online.
Engaging our Communities
in Responsible Stewardship
Will you help OCCA continue offering outdoor experiences to everyone in our region, promoting sustainable practices , and advocating for the protection of the amazing natural beauty and resources we are so fortunate to have?
CURRENT INITIATIVES
Invasive Species Eradication
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.
Clean Heating and Cooling
Heat Smart Otsego 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.
Online Garage Sale
If you find yourself with good condition items that you no longer need, donate them to the OCCA online garage sale and help support our efforts to protect Otsego County’s environment! Items should have a minimum value of $10.
News
OCCA programs for January 2021
01/05/2021
Otsego County Conservation has announced a series of programs and activities for the month of January. Naked Eye Astronomy, Winter Edition—Are You Sirius? Friday, January 15, 7:00pm, Mohican Farm Join OCCA Vice President, Jim Hill for an evening of naked eye astronomy as we tour the spectacular night sky of
ECO-BULLETIN Vol. 15, No. 1 – January 4, 2021
01/05/2021
ANNOUNCEMENTS Whats included in this months bulletin: Climate Action Panel Discussion Naked Eye Astronomy, Winter Edition- Are You Sirius? Why Zoning Shouldn’t Be Taboo GJGNY Energy Study for Small Business and Not-for-Profit Heat Smart Mohawk Valley Office Hours Chesapeake Bay Headwaters Educational Ecosystem Informational Webinar Salt Smart In Case you
ECO-BULLETIN Vol. 14, No. 12 – December 1, 2020
12/01/2020
Today is the day! #GivingTuesday Today is Giving Tuesday and this year and we are doing something a little different. Our goal this year is not around money. We are focusing our attention on the PEOPLE. We want to grow our OCCA community and include everyone who wants to stand
Holiday 2020 Programming
11/17/2020
The Holidays are Almost here! We have been planning some fun opportunities for our OCCA community for the upcoming holidays. Check it out: Thanksgiving Day Scavenger Hunt Join us for a digital scavenger hunt to get outside (as well as inside). All who participate have a chance to win a
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