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ACCD Receives New State and Federal Funding to Advance Urban Agriculture and Soils Programs

ACCD Receives New State and Federal Funding to Advance Urban Agriculture and Soils Programs

Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) is proud to announce it has received funding from both the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) and Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) administered through United States Department of Agriculture.

Conservation in Action: Blackberry Meadows Farm Field Day

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.

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ACCD Welcomes New Staff and Board Members

ACCD Welcomes New Staff and Board Members

ACCD is thrilled to announce the addition of new staff and board members, each bringing diverse expertise in public policy, agriculture, and economic development to further our mission of protecting, preserving, and restoring Allegheny County's natural resources.

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Wildlife-Centric Stormwater Maintenance

Wildlife-Centric Stormwater Maintenance

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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Benefits of Landscaping With Native Plants

Benefits of Landscaping With Native Plants

From construction sites to backyards, native plants are an effective and low-maintenance way to increase biodiversity, reduce stormwater and improve the environment.

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Fifth-Generation Farm Gets Permanent Agricultural Protection

Fifth-Generation Farm Gets Permanent Agricultural Protection

Morning Glory Farm in Plum Borough is now preserved under Allegheny County Farmland Preservation Program.

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Thomas Jefferson High School Students Win Allegheny County Envirothon, Advance to States

Thomas Jefferson High School Students Win Allegheny County Envirothon, Advance to States

Thomas Jefferson High School students won first place at the Allegheny County Envirothon on April 26, 2024, and will compete in the statewide environmental competition in Mifflinburg, Pennsylvania.

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Restoring Streams: The Journey of Jersey Settlement Farm

Restoring Streams: The Journey of Jersey Settlement Farm

In the heart of Forward Township lies Jersey Settlement Farm, where Mike and Jen Pasini have worked to restore the natural balance of their land. Steeped in history, this farm was once part of "The Jersey Settlement," drawing pioneers from New Jersey in the late 1700s and early 1800s.

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