Stormwater
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.
ACCD Releases Updated Development and Stormwater Data
ACCD released comprehensive data on county development patterns spanning 2020 to 2023, accompanied by mapped locations of stormwater infrastructure.
Celebrating the Findlay Township Activity Center Rain Gardens
ACCD, Findlay Township and Montour Run Watershed Association recently celebrated the completion of the Findlay Township Activity Center Rain Gardens. This project represents a step forward in managing stormwater, enhancing biodiversity and promoting environmental stewardship.
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.
ACCD Unveils Insights into County Development and Stormwater Infrastructure
Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD) has released comprehensive data on county development patterns, accompanied by mapped locations of existing stormwater infrastructure.
Safe Roads and Healthy Streams: Detroit Avenue
In 2019, a landslide occurred on Detroit Avenue in a steep corner of Glassport Borough. This event contaminated nearby streams, created hazardous road conditions and impacted residents' access to services.
One Water: 2023 Conservation Poster Contest
The NACD poster contest, open to students in grades K-12, offers young people an opportunity to express their views on natural resource issues through the medium of art.