Your Partner for Soil and Water Conservation

Securing Allegheny County’s essential soil and water resources for the future 

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Erosion Control Workshop

Attend this annual workshop series designed for contractors, consultants, developers, engineers, and municipalities to learn best practices in erosion control and stormwater management.

Explore Data & Impact

View ACCD’s online portal for geospatial data and impact stories

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Landslides: Causes, Repairs and Funding

Landslides: Causes, Repairs and Funding

An introduction to landslides and their impact on streams and roadways and available funding.

Soil 101

Soil 101

A beginner's guide to the basics of soils, what makes them healthy, issues urban soils face and more.

Navigating Allegheny County's Waters

Navigating Allegheny County's Waters

This guide explains watersheds, stormwater sources of impairment, and planning for healthier water resources.

Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater

Homeowner's Guide to Stormwater

Learn how to develop and implement a stormwater management plan for your property.

Permits:Build Resilient Communities

ACCD works with municipalities and the construction industry to keep soil where it belongs, on the land and out of Pennsylvania’s streams.   

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Upcoming Workshops & Special Events

Qualified Visual Inspector Training

Qualified Visual Inspector Training

Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Friday, January 23, 2026 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Contractors, environmental inspectors, and interested consultants are invited to attend a two-day Qualified Visual Site Inspectors (QVSI) certification training.

Erosion Control Workshop

Erosion Control Workshop

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 - Thursday, February 26, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Join ACCD for the Erosion Control Workshop with regional partners Butler, Beaver, and Washington Conservation Districts. Learn key environmental regulations for land development and best management practices for erosion control and stormwater.

Explore the Data

ACCD completes on-the-ground work to protect soil and water. These efforts deliver critical environmental and community benefits, such as dedicated future farmland, safer low-volume roads, increased fish habitat and more.  

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

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