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ACCD launches Streamlined Watershed Planning Tool and hosts first Flowing Forward event to advance regional action

ACCD launches Streamlined Watershed Planning Tool and hosts first Flowing Forward event to advance regional action

As communities across Allegheny County continue to face heavy rainfall, flooding and severe storms, Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) is launching a Streamlined Watershed Planning Tool to help communities identify and advance projects that will reduce flooding and restore waterways.

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ACCD Awards Grants to Municipalities for Road and Stream Upgrades

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.

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Explore Plum Creek Watershed: Challenges, Restoration, and How to Help

Explore Plum Creek Watershed: Challenges, Restoration, and How to Help

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.

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ACCD Completes $750K in Environmentally-Sensitive Road Upgrades

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).

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How to Transform Stormwater Basins into Thriving Wildlife Habitats

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.

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ACCD Releases Updated Development and Stormwater Data

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.

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Celebrating the Findlay Township Activity Center Rain Gardens

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.

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