Project Highlights
Restoring Streams: The Journey of Jersey Settlement Farm
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.
The Next Generation: Inspiring Environmental Leadership Through Competition
ACCD is cultivating the next generation of environmental leaders through a hands-on education event dating back to 1979.
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.
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.
ACCD's Trees Are Five Years Old
Trees are powerful. These silent giants are nature's built-in air purifiers, water filters, bird houses and flood controls. Planting a single tree has a lasting impact. Planting entire forests can transform the region.
Safe Roads and Healthy Streams: Hunt Road
As one of the few naturally spawning trout streams in Allegheny County, Little Sewickley Creek Watershed provides vital habitat to fish and other aquatic species. An undersized stream crossing in Sewickley Heights Borough prevented water from moving through the structure, harming aquatic life.
Safe Roads and Healthy Streams: Toms Run
Like many roads in Allegheny County, Toms Run Road in Kilbuck Township is wedged between a stream and a slope, which means water from the hillside floods the road causing ruts, cracks and deformities.
ACCD Preserves 40th Farm in Allegheny County
Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) and the Allegheny County Agriculture Lands Preservation Board (ACALPB) are proud to announce the preservation of the Dillner Family Farm in West Deer Township.
ACCD to Install Rain Garden in Findlay Township
ACCD will install a 3,000 square foot rain garden and bioswale at the Findlay Township Activity Center in Imperial with funding from PA Department of Environmental Protection's Growing Greener Grant.
A Flooding Fix for Monroeville Public Library
Allegheny County Conservation District recently completed the installation of stormwater best management practices at the Monroeville Public Library. The library frequently flooded during rain events when water came through the entrance doors.
How Fish are Making a Comeback in Montour Run
Montour Run has long been identified as having impaired water quality. Organizations have been working to improve this watershed for over 20 years. Read the latest on conditions in the watershed.
Wildflower Meadow and Rain Garden Coming to Boyce Park
A native wildflower meadow and rain garden were completed at Boyce Park's Four Seasons Lodge in fall 2021 with funding from PA DEP's Growing Greener Grant awarded to Allegheny County Conservation District in partnership with Allegheny County Parks Department.