Impact Stories

ACCD safeguards soil and water through on-the-ground efforts, providing vital environmental and community benefits, including dedicated farmland, safer roads, enhanced fish habitats, and more. 

Monroeville Library Flood Repair

Monroeville Library Flood Repair

Allegheny County Conservation District completed the installation of stormwater best management practices (BMPs) at the Monroeville Public Library in December 2021. The entrance of the library frequently flooded during heavy rain.

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Monroeville Library Flood Repair

Findlay Township Rain Garden

Findlay Township Rain Garden

ACCD, Findlay Township and Montour Run Watershed Association celebrated the completion of the Findlay Township Activity Center Rain Gardens.

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Findlay Township Rain Garden

Riparian Forests Buffers

Riparian Forests Buffers

ACCD has planted over 4,000 trees, shrubs, and live stakes as part of riparian forest buffers throughout the county. Working with many partners, ACCD was able to implement over 20 acres of riparian forest buffers in eight watersheds throughout the county.

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Riparian Forests Buffers

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ACCD provides technical assistance to improve water and soil resources throughout the region. 

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