Founded in 1981 to protect the environmental, agricultural, scenic, cultural and historic resources of the Otsego Lake region and Otsego County.

MISSION

Otsego 2000 celebrates, protects, and enhances the environmental, agricultural, cultural, scenic, and historic significance of the greater Otsego Lake region. As a ‘first responder’ on environmental, sustainability, and community issues that affect the region's quality of life, Otsego 2000 endeavors to ensure healthy environmental and economic futures for present and coming generations through informed advocacy, public education, innovative projects, and ideas for economic advancement.

VALUES

We are vigilant and fact-based. We apply knowledge and skills to protect and enhance the human and environmental resources of the greater Otsego Lake region. We stand against racism in all its forms and are committed to advancing the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion in our work. We envision a vibrant, thriving, peaceful, safe, and economically strong future for our community.

VISION

We view community engagement as fundamental to a sustainable future for the greater Otsego Lake region. We offer strong leadership and thoughtful initiatives developed by staff and board members, and citizens, on important environmental and community issues.

Meet the Otsego 2000 Team

OTSEGO 2000 BOARD MEMBERS

James Dalton, MD, President - Cooperstown
Elinor Vincent, Vice President - Cooperstown
Julie Huntsman, DVM, Secretary - Fly Creek
Daniel Sullivan, Treasurer - Richfield Springs

Kent Barwick - Cherry Valley
Christine Corrigan - Richfield Springs
Nicole Dillingham - Springfield
Elizabeth Horvath - Cooperstown
Susan J. Huxtable - West Winfield
Connie Jastremski - Richfield Springs
Danny Lapin - Oneonta
Chad McEvoy - Westford

Sage Mehta - Cooperstown
Wayne Mellor - Fly Creek
Erika Scott - Cooperstown
Karl Seeley - Oneonta
Josh Simpson - Milford
Sydney L. Waller - Middlefield
Madeleine Zenir - Cherry Valley

Contact Us

101 Main Street
PO Box 1130

Cooperstown, NY 13326

Email:
admin@otsego2000.org

Phone
607- 547-8881