The Oneida Lake Association (OLA) is proud to announce that it has named Warren Darby, past president and current member of the OLA Board of Directors, as its 2022 Conservationist of the Year.

The Conservationist of the Year Award is OLA’s highest honor for people dedicated to preserving and protecting Oneida Lake, the natural resources within its watershed, and the people and communities that benefit from the lake. Darby was recognized not only for his impact as an OLA director, but for a career of professional and volunteer service helping people in the environs of Oneida Lake.

As an extremely avid angler and hunter, Darby knows the value of the lake and its natural resources, and by spending his every spare moment on the water, he has had a deep and evolved understanding of trends in the ecosystem and its sporting community. These values have been reflected in his work over many years, professionally and as a volunteer.

Darby has been a member of the Association for more than 50 years, and he joined the all-volunteer Board of Directors in 2010. In 2016 he became an officer of the Board, including a term as President and two terms as Vice President. He continues as an active and engaged member of the Board.