Urban Services

            Whenever a bulldozer dislodges a mound of earth, a new highway paves over a forest, or a family farm is lost to development, our waterways are placed at increased risk for sediment and nutrient pollution. Since 1972 the Allegany Soil Conservation District has been responsible for reviewing and approving sediment and erosion control plans for construction projects in the county. These reviews are performed by urban planners in the soil conservation district who work cooperatively with local planning and zoning officials to ensure that proper safeguards are in place to minimize soil erosion and nutrient runoff.