“The Otsego County Water Quality Coordinating Committee is a group that discusses watershed issues of Otsego County, New York and ways to address them. Many of the county agencies contribute to this mission,” said Christos Galanopoulos, Otsego County Soil and Water district manager.…
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Japanese knotweed has bamboo-like stems, simple, alternate, heart-shaped leaves, and grows quickly. It flourishes along riverbanks, streams and ditches. While the white flower clusters are attractive, the plant’s aggressive nature can cause considerable harm to our ecosystem and infrastructure.…
Private landowners have a variety of reasons for working with Otsego Land Trust to conserve their land in perpetuity. Otsego Land Trust works with property owners to identify the key conservation values and draft a legally binding easement that expresses their vision for the land. Clearey recently explained his interest and motivation.…
On March 15, from 10:30 to 1 p.m., a steady stream of hopeful participants brought their lamps and small appliances for repair by Neal Newman of Middlefield, Joel Morain of Cherry Valley, and Patrick Sherry of Laurens.…
There are a number of species of honeysuckles that are now classified as “invasive.” To be invasive, a plant must be a non-native plant and can outcompete and suppress the growth of native plant forms. In New York State, there are four such invasive forms of honeysuckle.…
All of us in upstate New York should be aware of the presence of invasive plant species, the impact that they can have on our environment and how we can limit the spread of these plants.…
“We are putting our 96 acres of woods and fields, wetlands, and stream into a conservation easement for many reasons. The primary one is that we want to preserve this beautiful land for the enjoyment of generations to come as well as the benefit of the diverse wildlife whose habitat is continuously threatened by development and the resulting destruction of the natural world,” Anne said.…
“The Winter Octet Challenges are our most popular,” said Peg Odell, program and communications manager of Otsego 2000. “Some people love the snow and year-round recreation. And for others, when cabin fever hits, they are looking for something to do and get some exercise and fresh air. People tell us the Otsego Octet Challenges are a great motivator.”…
Greetings, friends, another year Has threatened us with questionable cheer We’ve tried to be thrilled with the way we are going But some of us fell, and that storm just keeps blowing.…
VOLUNTEER—1-4 p.m. “Volunteer To Install Birdhouses!” Otsego Land Trust. Continues 11/15. Parslow Road Preserve, 127 Parslow Road, Hartwick. (607) 547-2366 or visit https://www.facebook.com/OtsegoLandTrust…
