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. 

Zenshine Urban Soils Study

Zenshine Urban Soils Study

ACCD's Urban Soils Program tests contributes to The Zenshine Community Garden, and their aim "to create a beautifully serene and distinctive community area within a regional park that becomes a safe and welcoming place for community events and educational resources"

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Zenshine Urban Soils Study

Soil Screening

Soil Screening

Review of over 900 analyzed samples of urban soil through ACCD's Urban Soils Program.

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Soil Screening

East Commons Community Garden at Allegheny Commons Park

East Commons Community Garden at Allegheny Commons Park

ACCD's partnership with the Allegheny Commons Community Garden's has strengthened its relationship with the City of Pittsburgh by highlighting the important work taking place. It has given community leaders like Art Perkins the "benefit of having conversations with people" inside and outside of the garden

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East Commons Community Garden at Allegheny Commons Park

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

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