Resources

Learn more about safe gardening and guidelines to reduce your risk of soil lead exposure.

Learn how urban farms, community gardens and land stewards are improving soil health with ACCD's help.

Agricultural producers with lead soil contamination need scalable solutions to address soil heavy metals. Allegheny County Conservation District (ACCD), alongside partners PASA Sustainable Agriculture and Chatham University, created the Urban Soil Health Remediation (USHR) recipe.

A budgeting resource for municipal staff, elected officials, and shade tree committee members to support the proactive management of public trees and a healthy urban forest.a

ACCD is now offering the Urban Grower Success Micro-Grant to support urban growers in Allegheny County. Whether you're running an urban farm business or growing a community garden, this grant can help take your work to the next level.

Through the Building Vibrant Communities initiative, ACCD and partner organizations provide expertise and tools in sustainability, stormwater management, habitat protection, and more to support municipalities and residents in creating healthier, more resilient communities.

On December 7, 2024, PADEP issued a new Chapter 102 Construction Stormwater General Permit (PAG-02). This is a summary of key implementation dates effective under the new 2024 PAG-02.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has reissued the PAG-02 General Permit for Discharges of Stormwater Associated with Construction Activities. Get an overview of significant changes to the permit.

Learn about stormwater ordinance considerations in Allegheny County, including riparian buffers, rainfall amounts, future maintenance and more.

Find steps for completing a PNDI environmental review and obtaining a receipt, which will outline conservation, avoidance measures, and potential impacts to protected species or sensitive resources in your project area.

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

Basins and ponds are not just facilities to filter, cool and control stormwater. They can also be valuable habitat for wildlife. Stormwater facility owners can ensure their basins protect young wildlife and manage stormwater runoff.

Allegheny County Conservation District has released comprehensive data on county development patterns, accompanied by mapped locations of existing stormwater infrastructure. Watch a recording of the live data release with industry partners and professionals.

A peer-to-peer learning panel with past Envirothon Coaches to answer questions on how to start an Envirothon team, student recruitment, techniques, and more!

ACCD talks with Inside Radio Program about the role of conservation districts in healthy land use practices, development trends and protecting natural resources.