Mission

Save Our Schoharie (SOS) is a volunteer group of residents and property owners concerned for the effective preservation and enhancement of Schoharie’s natural environment, economic vitality, public health and quality of life.  SOS recognizes and supports the town and village of Schoharie’s comprehensive plans.  These official policy documents call for revitalization of existing business and residential areas, protection of historic properties and settings, preservation of agricultural lands and economies, stewardship of natural resources and careful design and siting of new residential and business development.

Specifically:

1. SOS seeks a balanced, community-driven approach to public policy, infrastructure investment and land use decisions so that these actions may best achieve the comprehensive goals of the town and village plans. 
2. SOS believes that only through cooperative efforts to create and sustain an attractive, safe, cohesive and inviting community will Schoharie have sufficient appeal to residents and visitors to support a healthy economy and provide an adequate tax base for the schools and public services that we all desire.
3. SOS recognizes that the 21^st century poses unprecedented challenges for older rural communities in Upstate New York, and that the threats to the character and viability of Schoharie include the significant potential for loss of agriculture, decline of Main Street business activity, stagnant tourist trade, lagging property values and growing tax rates.
4. SOS will assist municipal leaders in actions that reflect the balanced, comprehensive nature of the adopted plans and will support private investment that advances the collective vision for the community. 
5. SOS will also objectively articulate opposition to public or private action that is inconsistent with the collective vision or that jeopardizes its attainment.