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19 May 2025
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-instr…
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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
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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-awards-…
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27 Feb 2025
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.event…
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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!
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Allegheny County Conservation District retweeted
25 Oct 2024
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
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Allegheny County Conservation District retweeted
8 Oct 2024
Allegheny County Conservation District Receives State, Federal Funding To Address Urban Soil Contaminants, Support Farm & Garden Projects [PaEN] tinyurl.com/r7j5n7np
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🌱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.eventbr…
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Allegheny County Conservation District retweeted
10 Sep 2024
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
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🌱 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-instr…
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Allegheny County Conservation District retweeted
29 Aug 2024
Allegheny County Conservation District, Partners Host 5-Part Building Vibrant Communities Workshops Starting Sept. 24 [PaEN] tinyurl.com/mujt76b9
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28 Aug 2024
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-communiti…
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Allegheny County Conservation District retweeted
28 Aug 2024
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
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Allegheny County Conservation District retweeted
20 Aug 2024
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-ba…
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Allegheny County Conservation District retweeted
22 Aug 2024
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
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Allegheny County Conservation District retweeted
12 Aug 2024
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.
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Allegheny County Conservation District retweeted
25 Jul 2024
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!
Great news! 🎉 EPA is advancing #EnvironmentalJustice with 21 initial selections for over $325 million in Community Change Grants to tackle environmental issues in disadvantaged communities. ⬇️
epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-h…
ALT a photo of a group sitting at a table with a blue overlap on top of the photo. Text reads, “Over $325 million for Community Change Grants initial selectees. Part of the Community Change Grants Program, the single largest investment in environmental and climate justice in EPA’s history.” EPA logo in bottom right.
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22 Jul 2024
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.
19 Jul 2024
2 new rain gardens in Findlay set a green example in stormwater management post-gazette.com/life/goodne…
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Allegheny County Conservation District retweeted
16 Jul 2024
Allegheny County Conservation District Releases Updated Development, Stormwater Data; Sept. 24 Workshop On Stormwater Trends [PaEN] tinyurl.com/4x28byj6
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Allegheny County Conservation District retweeted
30 Jun 2024
Allegheny County Conservation District Celebrates Completion Of Rain Gardens To Manage Stormwater, Enhance Biodiversity In Findlay Township [PaEN] tinyurl.com/2s3h6sd2
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