$320K Awarded to Fix Landslide-Damaged Road, Protect High-Quality Stream in Allegheny County
ACCD Awards Grants to Municipalities for Road and Stream Upgrades
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.
Explore Plum Creek Watershed: Challenges, Restoration, and How to Help
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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.
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.
USDA Selects ACCD as Part of $9 Million Investment to Support Urban Agriculture
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) selected Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) and partners to provide outreach, education and technical assistance to urban agricultural producers.
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.