Project Highlights
Pennsylvania Ag Secretary Joins ACCD to Tour Soil Improvements in the Field
Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding joined Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) for a tour of two urban agriculture sites in Wilkinsburg, highlighting local growers' investment in community and soil health.
County Executive and ACCD Highlight Conservation in Action at Round Hill Demonstration Farm
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato joined Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) for a Field Day at Round Hill Demonstration Farm, showcasing how collaboration and conservation go hand in hand.
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.
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.