ACCD Receives New State and Federal Funding to Advance Urban Agriculture and Soils Programs
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fifth-Generation Farm Gets Permanent Agricultural Protection
Morning Glory Farm in Plum Borough is now preserved under Allegheny County Farmland Preservation Program.
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.