Protecting, Restoring and Preserving Allegheny County's Natural Resources

Allegheny County Conservation District envisions an educated and engaged public, clean water and a sustainable future.

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Explore Data & Impact

View ACCD’s online portal for geospatial data and impact stories

Attend Workshops

Join ACCD for the 2025 Erosion Control Workshop, an annual event for contractors, developers, engineers, and municipalities to learn key environmental regulations for land development and best management practices for erosion control and stormwater.

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USDA selects ACCD as part of $9 million investment in urban agriculture. 

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Landslides: Causes, Repairs and Funding

Landslides: Causes, Repairs and Funding

An introduction to landslides and their impact on streams and roadways and available funding.

Soil 101

Soil 101

A beginner's guide to the basics of soils, what makes them healthy, issues urban soils face and more.

Navigating Allegheny County's Waters

Navigating Allegheny County's Waters

This guide explains watersheds, stormwater sources of impairment, and planning for healthier water resources.

Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater

Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater

Learn how to develop and implement a stormwater management plan for your property.

Permits:Build Resilient Communities

ACCD works with municipalities and the construction industry to keep soil where it belongs, on the land and out of Pennsylvania’s streams.   

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Upcoming Workshops & Special Events

Building Vibrant Communities: Avenues to Protecting Sensitive Habitats

Building Vibrant Communities: Avenues to Protecting Sensitive Habitats

Thursday, January 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Join ACCD, Tree Pittsburgh, Sustainable Pittsburgh, Green Building Alliance and Allegheny Land Trust for a five-part workshop series designed to empower municipalities and citizens. Learn why protecting sensitive habitats is vital and how it can save everyone money from Allegheny Land Trust.

Erosion Control Workshop

Erosion Control Workshop

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 - Tuesday, February 25, 2025 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join ACCD for the 2025 Erosion Control Workshop with regional partners Butler, Beaver, and Washington Conservation Districts. Learn key environmental regulations for land development and best management practices for erosion control and stormwater.

Explore the Data

ACCD completes on-the-ground work to protect soil and water. These efforts deliver critical environmental and community benefits, such as dedicated future farmland, safer low-volume roads, increased fish habitat and more.  

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ACCD provides technical assistance to improve water and soil resources throughout the region. 

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