$320K Awarded to Fix Landslide-Damaged Road, Protect High-Quality Stream 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.
ACCD Releases Updated Development and Stormwater Data
ACCD released comprehensive data on county development patterns spanning 2020 to 2023, accompanied by mapped locations of stormwater infrastructure.
Celebrating the Findlay Township Activity Center Rain Gardens
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.
Benefits of Landscaping With Native Plants
From construction sites to backyards, native plants are an effective and low-maintenance way to increase biodiversity, reduce stormwater and improve the environment.
Fifth-Generation Farm Gets Permanent Agricultural Protection
Morning Glory Farm in Plum Borough is now preserved under Allegheny County Farmland Preservation Program.
Thomas Jefferson High School Students Win Allegheny County Envirothon, Advance to States
Thomas Jefferson High School students won first place at the Allegheny County Envirothon on April 26, 2024, and will compete in the statewide environmental competition in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania.