Allegheny County Conservation District Celebrates Completion Of Rain Gardens To Manage Stormwater, Enhance Biodiversity In Findlay Township  [PaEN]   tinyurl.com/2s3h6sd2

Allegheny County Conservation District Releases Updated Development, Stormwater Data; Sept. 24 Workshop On Stormwater Trends  [PaEN]  tinyurl.com/4x28byj6

We're setting a green example #stormwatermanagement! With the addition of two rain gardens by ACCD, the grounds at Findlay Township Activity Center are now more appealing and environmentally sustainable thanks to funding from PA Department of Environmental Protection.

Exciting news! Landforce & partners won a USEPA Community Change grant! PowerCorpsPHL Alumni, @GroundedPGH, Allegheny County Conservation District, Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State working across PA to keep urban wood waste out of landfills, produce biochar, and create job training in Pittsburgh & Philly!

The request for proposals for the 2024 ORBA Summit has been extended! Have a workshop you'd like to facilitate? A panel to discuss key issues? A talk or poster presentation? We will be collecting submissions until August 16th. Learn more at buff.ly/4bG6wok.

Do you know why there are hazardous levels of lead in your soil? Learn more about how the Allegheny County Conservation District is doing to test and clean up Pittsburgh soil with Boaz Frankel and NEXTpittsburgh, and visit us at GetTheLeadOutPGH.org. #GetTheLeadOutPGH nextpittsburgh.com/yinzer-backsta…

Next Week @ the CARRICK FARMERS MARKET--SOIL LEAD SCREENING courtesy of Allegheny County Conservation District! Wednesday, August 28th 3-6 PM Collect your soil sample—Learn How Here-bit.ly/4cDAzN3 Stop By the Market Real Time Results & Resources

TODAY @ the CARRICK FARMERS MARKET--SOIL LEAD SCREENING courtesy of @accd_pa! Wednesday, August 28th 3-6 PM Collect your soil sample—Learn How HERE: bit.ly/4cDAzN3 Stop By the Market Real Time Results & Resources City of Pittsburgh CarrickCommunity Just Harvest Tech25

Join ACCD, Tree Pittsburgh, Sustainable PGH, Green Building Alliance and Allegheny Land Trust for a workshop series designed to empower municipalities and citizens! Learn to secure funding, promote sustainability and enhance community health to build vibrant communities. Register: accdpa.org/vibrant-commun…

Allegheny County Conservation District, Partners Host 5-Part Building Vibrant Communities Workshops Starting Sept. 24  [PaEN]   tinyurl.com/mujt76b9

🌱 FREE Soil Lead Screening this Fall! ACCD is partnering with Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh County Fair to offer free soil screening and real-time results. Learn how to collect and prepare your sample: accdpa.org/urban-soils-in…

Registration is open for the 2024 Ohio River Basin Alliance Summit! Join us for the 3 day event that will feature engaging speakers, unique field trips, and ample opportunities to network with water professionals across the Ohio River Basin. Learn more at bit.ly/2024ORBASummit

Allegheny County Conservation District Receives State, Federal Funding To Address Urban Soil Contaminants, Support Farm & Garden Projects  [PaEN]   tinyurl.com/r7j5n7np

🌱Get your soil screened for lead for free by ACCD with Grow Pittsburgh, Farmer Girl Eb , Soil Sisters Plant Nursery , Community Garden at Allegheny Commons, Peace & Friendship Farm and Take Action Advocacy Group/Take Action Mon Valley from Oct 26 to Nov 3, 2024. Register: accdsoilscreenfall24.eventbrite.com

Pam from our Code Admin & Land Development team attended a workshop by Tree Pittsburgh & Allegheny County Conservation District ✨ She enjoyed a canopy presentation, campus tour, and received free trees for our DPW to plant! 🌲💚 Thanks for representing Pine and helping us stay green! #GreenCommunity #Pinetastic

In 2024, ACCD partnered with four municipalities to complete $756,600 in environmentally friendly road improvements through the DGLVR Program, protecting local streams and waterways. Thank you, Bradford Woods, Harmar Township, City of Pittsburgh, and Elizabeth Township!

Get your soil screened for lead for free by ACCD from March 15- 23, 2025. Contaminants are common in urban soil, and can be hazardous to health when ingested or inhaled. Soil testing is the first step to reduce your risk of exposure. Register: ACCDSoilScreenSpring25.eventbrite.com

ACCD is awarding $500,000 to Lincoln Borough, Borough of Munhall, and Pitcairn Borough to improve roads and reduce pollution in nearby streams through the Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Program. Learn more: accdpa.org/blog/accd-awar…

Now #Hiring! ACCD is looking for a Conservation Education and Field Specialist to serve as an educator and field expert in soil and water conservation. Apply: accdpa.org/careers

Get your soil screened for lead for free! ACCD and partners are hosting a pop-up event for Allegheny County residents from 10 AM- 2 PM on Saturday, May 31 at Wilmerding Park. Get Instructions: accdpa.org/urban-soils-in…