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As communities across Allegheny County continue to face heavy rainfall, flooding and severe storms, Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) is launching a Streamlined Watershed Planning Tool to help communities identify and advance projects that will reduce flooding and restore waterways.

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Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) joined owners Lindsay McKee and Brian Wiltrout, Senator Lindsey M. Williams' office, and partners at Good Dog Farm to celebrate the completion of a conservation project years in the making.

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Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) awards $500,000 to three municipalities to improve roads and reduce pollution in nearby streams through the Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road (DGLVR) Program.

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The Plum Creek Watershed Plan StoryMap is an educational tool designed to guide restoration efforts in Plum Creek Watershed, offering a user-friendly way to visually and spatially interpret data.

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ACCD, Findlay Township and Montour Run Watershed Association recently celebrated the completion of the Findlay Township Activity Center Rain Gardens. This project represents a step forward in managing stormwater, enhancing biodiversity and promoting environmental stewardship.

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In the heart of Forward Township lies Jersey Settlement Farm, where Mike and Jen Pasini have worked to restore the natural balance of their land. Steeped in history, this farm was once part of "The Jersey Settlement," drawing pioneers from New Jersey in the late 1700s and early 1800s.

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Each year, spring rain and snow melt fill up seasonal or vernal pools. These pools provide a unique habitat for many salamanders, frogs, crustaceans and insects to mate and lay their eggs.

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