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Thomas Jefferson High School Wins Allegheny County Envirothon, Advances to States
Thomas Jefferson High School students won first place at the Allegheny County Envirothon on April 25, 2025, for the third consecutive year and will compete in the statewide environmental competition in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
The Next Generation: Inspiring Environmental Leadership Through Competition
ACCD is cultivating the next generation of environmental leaders through a hands-on education event dating back to 1979.
Thinking About Backyard Chickens? Managing Manure and Preventing Disease
Whether you're new to backyard chickens or an experienced owner, how you keep chickens and what you do with their manure affects local water quality. Manure management plays a critical role in protecting streams.
ACCD Completes $750K in Environmentally-Sensitive Road Upgrades
In 2024, Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) partnered with four municipalities across the county to complete $756,600 in road improvement projects, funded through ACCD's Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Roads Program (DGLVR).
Conservation in Action: Blackberry Meadows Farm Field Day
Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) recently partnered with Blackberry Meadows Farm to host a field day to showcase agricultural conservation in Allegheny County.
ACCD Welcomes New Staff and Board Members
ACCD is thrilled to announce the addition of new staff and board members, each bringing diverse expertise in public policy, agriculture, and economic development to further our mission of protecting, preserving, and restoring Allegheny County's natural resources.
How to Transform Stormwater Basins into Thriving Wildlife Habitats
Basins and ponds are not just facilities to filter, cool, and control stormwater. They can also be valuable habitat for wildlife.