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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Apply for Road Grants

ACCD will accept applications for the Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Grant Program starting March 1, 2023. 

New Agriculture Grant Program

Farming operations can now apply for funding through the Agriculture Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP).

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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.

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

Wetland Certificate Training

Wetland Certificate Training

Wednesday, June 7, 2023 - Friday, June 9, 2023 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Attend a professional wetland training to become a "wetland delineator" and perform field work, like tying flagging, collecting data, writing reports and applying for permits. This three-day training offers 24 professional development hours.

Wetland Overview Training

Wetland Overview Training

Friday, June 23, 2023 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Join ACCD and Wetland Boot Camp for a less technical, still field-based, course to learn how wetlands and streams are identified in the field, BUT others will be performing the actual field work. This one-day training offers 8 professional development hours.

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.  

View the interactive map dashboard to explore how projects are making an impact in your area.

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Ready to Get Involved?

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

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