BVA connects people to place through community, conservation, and creativity.
A group of engaged volunteers, BVA works to enhance quality of life in the Butternut Valley through environmental stewardship, arts and culture promotion, and economic development.
Who We Serve
BVA is a 501(c)(3) federal tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation. Your donation is tax-deductible under section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Butternut Valley
The Valley is an area of western Otsego County along the Butternut Creek Watershed connecting rural towns, hamlets, and villages from its headwaters near Basswood Pond in Burlington south to its confluence with the Unadilla River near Mount Upton. The main community hubs in the region are the villages of Morris and Gilbertsville.
School Districts in the Valley
Students living in the Valley are enrolled in the following school districts:
Morris Central School District
Gilbertsville-Mount Upton Central School District
Laurens Central School District
Edmeston Central School District