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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

For further information contact: Allegheny Land Trust 409 Broad Street; Sewickley, PA 15143. Phone (412) 741-2750.

Envirothon Winner:   Pittsburgh East Homeschoolers Team

A five-student team of juniors and seniors from Pittsburgh East Homeschoolers won the annual Envirothon, held this year on the campus of the Family Resources Center in Marshall Township ... more