Who We Are
Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization helping local people save local land in the Pittsburgh Region. Protecting more than 4000 acres of green space across 41 different municipalities in Allegheny and Washington Counties, ALT works to protect land of significant value to our region’s unique scenic landscape, biodiversity, and water quality. Additionally, ALT protects land to improve quality of life for current and future generations by offering recreational and educational opportunities.
Why Conserve Land
ALT was founded in 1993 following a county-wide survey that revealed community members’ desire to preserve our natural environment. To this day, Allegheny County continues to lose 2,000 acres of green space to sprawling development every year. With a region experiencing a flat population growth rate at best, this development rate is fast outpacing our needs at the expense of one our region’s most critical assets: its close-to-home green space. By saving local land, ALT is able to address many of our region’s climate and resiliency challenges, such as clean air and water, land slide prevention, food security, and more.
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North Side “Olde Allegheny” Community Garden Permanently Protected
North Side, Pittsburgh, PA – On July 9, the Three Rivers Agricultural Land Initiative (TRALI) successfully conserved several parcels within…(Read More)
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ALT Welcomes New President & CEO
Sewickley, PA Local land conservation non-profit Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) welcomes Carrie Gilbert as its new President & CEO effective…(Read More)
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ALT and Game Commission Successfully Save Local Land
April 22, 2025 For Immediate Release Indiana Township, PA – At the end of March 2025, Allegheny Land Trust (ALT)…(Read More)
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ALT Releases Design Plans For A New Mobile Learning Lab
April 22, 2025 For Immediate Release Pittsburgh, PA – In celebration of Earth Day 2025, Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) and…(Read More)
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ALT Welcomes New Vice President of Land Conservation
Sewickley, PA Local land conservation non-profit Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) welcomes Sarah Costlow as its new Vice President of Land…(Read More)
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Special Announcement: President & CEO Christopher J. Beichner Departing ALT
After 12 years of organizational growth and transformative projects, Allegheny Land Trust President and CEO Christopher J. Beichner is departing…(Read More)
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ALT Conserves Local Land, Creates Greenway Connecting Municipal Parks
April 23, 2024 For Immediate Release Monroeville, PA Local land conservation non-profit Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) acquired 97 acres…(Read More)
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ALT Saves Local Land, Creates a 67-Acre Greenway
April 19, 2024 For Immediate Release Ross Township, PA Local land conservation non-profit Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) acquired 24…(Read More)
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ALT Completes First Acquisition of Landscape-Scale Conservation Project
April 19, 2024 For Immediate Release Collier Township, PA Local land conservation non-profit Allegheny Land Trust (ALT) acquired 90…(Read More)
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RELEASE: TRALI Protects Enright Street Garden in East Liberty Neighborhood
RESULTING MEDIA COVERAGE: PA Environment Digest (11/9/2021) – November 9, 2021 For Immediate Release (East Liberty, Pittsburgh, PA) – The…(Read More)
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We always need volunteers on our green spaces to monitor boundaries, remove invasive species, plant native species, manage trash, and maintain trails. We also have special indoor projects, and other flexible opportunities. Contact us to become an ALT volunteer!
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