Job Opening: Jr. Environmental Planner
OCCA is looking to add a motivated Jr. Environmental Planner to our growing team. Wework with a variety of communities to develop/update Comprehensive Plans, developnatural resource protection plans, and assist communities with long-range climate mitigationand adaptation plans. This individual will work collaboratively with our team to
Job Opening: HeatSmart Mohawk Valley Campaign Outreach and Marketing Coordinator
Job detailsSalary $35,000 – $40,000 a year plus benefitsJob Type Full-time, Part-time, 6-mo Contract with option to renewNumber of hires for this role1 OCCA is looking for a motivated, marketing savvy person to join our team for assisting with our HeatSmart Mohawk Valley (HSMV) program. HeatSmart
ECO-BULLETIN Vol. 15, No. 17 -December 15, 2021
As we enter the season of giving, make sure you’re reducing your contribution to landfills by reducing your waste, being a mindful consumer, reusing or gifting what you can, and recycling items appropriately. Holiday Lights RecyclingHoliday lights aren’t just a headache to hang on a tree
ECO-BULLETIN Vol. 15, No. 16 – December 1, 2021
Garage Sale (ongoing)As part of OCCA’s mission to reduce our carbon footprint we will be holding our traditional “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Garage Sale” digitally. You will still have the benefit of donating items to OCCA, getting some GREAT deals, and knowing that you are keeping things
ECO-BULLETIN Vol. 15, No. 15 – November 15, 2021
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
A Goodbye from our Environmental Planner, Danny Lapin
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
Job Opening: Environmental Planner
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
ECO-BULLETIN Vol. 15, No. 14 – November 1, 2021
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
ECO-BULLETIN Vol. 15, No. 13 – October 15, 2021
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
ECO-BULLETIN Vol. 15, No. 12 – October 1, 2021
HeatSmart Mohawk Valley: On Demand!Want to learn more about Clean heating and cooling technology, but can’t make some of our live webinars? Check out our on Demand programs: Introduction to Cleaner and Greener Heating and Cooling Energy Studies: The Place to start for any Building Agricultural
ECO-BULLETIN Vol. 15, No. 11 – September 15, 2021
Butternut Creek Float Thank you to those who joined the float down Butternut Creek with OCCA and Butternut Valley Alliance! A beautiful day to appreciate our natural resources! Thank you for joining!! Join OCCA for a Highway Cleanup morning!September 25th, 8:30-11am at Mohican Farm Join us
POSITION FILLED.
Internship Opportunity! The Otsego County Conservation Association, Inc (OCCA) is seeking an intern to head up the design and building of an interactive website using a website builder platform. Using the Otsego County Energy Taskforce (OCET) Roadmap draft, the intern will work with staff and contractors
POSITION FILLED.
OCCA is hiring! PT HeatSmart Mohawk Valley Outreach Specialist Job Overview:Outreach SpecialistHeatSmart Mohawk ValleyCompensation: $16- $20 per hour, 15- 25 hours a week Job Type:Part-time, 1 Year Contract with option to renewNumber of hires for this role: 1 Full Job DescriptionOCCA is looking for a customer
ECO-BULLETIN Vol. 15, No. 10 – September 1, 2021
We could not have had such a successful Otsego County Household Hazardous Waste Day without you!! Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers who helped us recycle over 700 pounds of paint! The day was hot, and everyone worked very hard to make the entire
By appointment only!
To keep our OCCA team and supporters safe, we ask that you call our office at (607) 547-4488 to schedule any in-person meeting.Thank you for your understanding!
Little Thing #40: Use your vote to help our environment.
This is our final Little Things Campaign post! Thank you all for your support to help us raise awareness that little things you do help add up to change. Our final “little thing” is all about putting these little things that you do together, and using
Little Thing #39: Respect natural habitats.
We are incredibly lucky to have access to gorgeous hiking trails, lakes, streams, and ponds. The ability to bike, hike, run, swim, fish, and boat is unlike any other in Otsego County. To maintain the quality of our resources, we must make sure to respect the natural habitats, and
Little Thing #38: Support local artists and creators.
One great way to engage with your community and help the environment is to support local artists and creators. Now, more than ever, we can connect with local creators through social media or in-person events/shops. Otsego County is filled with amazing individuals waiting to share their work with
Little Thing #37: Consume less.
Similar to using what you already have (or borrowing from others), it is also helpful to consume less in general. We are surrounded by the desire to purchase new, non-essential products on a daily basis. Our society promotes the next best thing before the last next best thing is even out of
Little Thing #36: Join us at the Otsego County Household Hazardous Waste Day!
Otsego County’s Household Hazardous Waste Day is fast approaching! Join us at the Unadilla Town Barn on the 20th from 8am – 11am, and the Meadows Complex in Cooperstown on the 21st from 8am – 1pm! Otsego County Household Hazardous Waste Day Event 2021. – Refer to this link to get all the event details! Schedule for Saturday at The
Little Thing #35: Go digital!
These days, you are probably getting most things delivered digitally. We have developed one-click systems to avoid getting unwanted physical mail. However, without realizing, you may still be getting significant amounts of mail through the mail system, which increases waste and costs. Do you have a pile of mail
ECO-BULLETIN Vol. 15, No. 9 – August 15, 2021
Be Counted! Join our Little Things Campaign today! Summer is in full swing here in Otsego County Conservation Association! We hope you are enjoying all that our corner of the world offers. Our campaign to get more people involved in protecting the environment is still happening! Our goal
Little Thing #34: Switch out your single-use dryer sheets for more sustainable options.
There are many reusable products available that successfully compete with one-time use dryer sheets. If you’re using dryer sheets, try out one of the following options to make a small change! Dryer balls: these can come unscented, scented with essential oils, with materials differing from wool to silicone. These
Little Thing #33: Use what you have!
More often than not, we already have what we’re looking for. Before you purchase something new for anything (clothes, shoes, household wares, supplies for your car/bike, etc.) take stock of what you, or friends and family have on hand. By taking this pause, you’ll easily save money and help
Little Thing #32: Use rechargeable batteries.
With repeated use, rechargeable batteries have been found to be more efficient than their alkaline counterparts. Rechargeable batteries are commonly reliable after 500-800 charges, making them incredibly versatile in their household use. There is one thing to note, though. Some devices or situations do still call for alkaline batteries due to the extended shelf life (about