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Digging Deeper: Unearthing the Importance of Soil Lead Screening
While often overlooked in urban environments, soil plays a central role in the functioning of healthy towns and cities. The Urban Soils Program focuses on lead and contaminant research, soil screening outreach and grower technical assistance.
Unique Crop Leads to Preserved Farm in Plum Borough
Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) and Allegheny County Agriculture Lands Preservation Board (ACALPB) announced the preservation of Serakowski Farms in Plum Borough.
Allegheny County Student Wins State Conservation Contest
Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) is pleased to announce that Pine Richland student Alekhya Doddapaneni won the statewide One Water Poster Contest sponsored by Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD).
Spotted Lanternflies: Do You Need a Permit?
Transportation by human activity is the main reason SLF populations have not been contained. Learn more about quarantine zones, and find out if your business requires a permit.
Safe Roads and Healthy Streams: Detroit Avenue
In 2019, a landslide occurred on Detroit Avenue in a steep corner of Glassport Borough. This event contaminated nearby streams, created hazardous road conditions and impacted residents' access to services.
Thomas Jefferson High School Wins Allegheny County Envirothon
Thomas Jefferson High School students won first place at the Allegheny County Envirothon on April 28, 2023, and will compete in the statewide environmental competition in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania.
One Water: 2023 Conservation Poster Contest
The NACD poster contest, open to students in grades K-12, offers young people an opportunity to express their views on natural resource issues through the medium of art.