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.
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).
Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) recently partnered with Blackberry Meadows Farm to host a field day to showcase agricultural conservation in Allegheny County.
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.
Morning Glory Farm in Plum Borough is now preserved under Allegheny County Farmland Preservation Program.
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.
ACCD is cultivating the next generation of environmental leaders through a hands-on education event dating back to 1979.