Allegheny County Conservation District

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…

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

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…

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

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, @Pittsburgh, and Elizabeth Township!

Pam from our Code Admin & Land Development team attended a workshop by @TreePgh & @ACCD_PA ✨ 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

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

@USDA selected ACCD and partners Pasa Sustainable Agriculture, @ChathamU, @growpittsburgh, @BurghFoodPolicy, and Hilltop Urban Farm to provide outreach, education and technical assistance to urban agricultural producers. Learn More: accdpa.org/blog/usda-sele…

🌱Get your soil screened for lead for free by ACCD with @growpittsburgh, Farmer Girl Eb , Soil Sisters Plant Nursery , Community Garden at Allegheny Commons, Peace & Friendship Farm and @TAAGAdvocacy from Oct 26 to Nov 3, 2024. Register: accdsoilscreenfall24.eventbrite.com

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

🌱 FREE Soil Lead Screening this Fall! ACCD is partnering with @PghKids 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…

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

Join ACCD, @TreePgh, @SustainablePGH, @GBA_pgh and @AlleghenyLandTr 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…

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 @Pittsburgh @CarrickUNITY @JustHarvest @tech25pgh

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

Next Week @ 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

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.

Exciting news! Landforce & partners won a USEPA Community Change grant! @PowerCorpsAlum, @GroundedPGH, @ACCD_PA, @pennstatePGH working across PA to keep urban wood waste out of landfills, produce biochar, and create job training in Pittsburgh & Philly!

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 @PennsylvaniaDEP.

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