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The Allegheny County Conservation District is an agency of State government having as its mission the conservation of the County's soil and water resources.

We accomplish this mission by implementing erosion & sediment pollution control programs, working with farmers to preserve agricultural land, and helping citizens and community groups to address water pollution issues.

	Housing, Retail Declines Offset by Other Sector Construction The District's plan review workload has not diminished even though slowdowns have hit the housing and retail sectors - usually strong performers in good times and bad ... more
	Farmland Preservation Program Achieves Milestone Land development activity has taken a toll on open space and farmland throughout the County, but the District's efforts help to stem the tide ... more
	Envirothon Winner:   Upper St. Clair High School Student Team A five-student team of juniors and seniors from Upper St. Clair High School won the 12th annual Envirothon, held this year on the campus of the Family Resources Center in Marshall Township ... more