Community Profile

Summary

Moon Township is located along the Ohio River in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The township is part of the Greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area and is located 12 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. Moon Township has something to offer for everyone; corporations looking to build a new headquarters, business owners hoping to provide products or services to a new market, or families searching for the perfect community to call home. What have we accomplished in recent years? Achieved “GOLD” status through Sustainable Pennsylvania Community Certification Program. Placed third in small municipality category 2016-2017 Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplace Challenge Placed first in medium municipality category 2017-2018 Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplace Challenge Received Recognition Award for Community Engagement – Sustainable Pittsburgh 2018. Implemented signed resolution and program for Tobacco Free Parks and playground as Tobacco-Free Zones – added signage to all parks. Received Tree City Recognition Award and implanted tree City resolution 2020 Key Sustainability staff and EAC Board received Tree tender certification from Tree Pittsburgh 2019\Received Live Well Allegheny Recognition for Wellness and Community Initiatives Implemented and Installed New Moon Park Playground though DCNR Grant with focus on Natural and Native Species Landscaping 2019 Designed and Installed Bioswales and Raingarden to manage storm water runoff and Improved accessibility with paved pathways. Hosted educational programs for Rain Barrels (2), Strom Water Run Off (LSS) and partnered with Hollow Oak Land Trust for workshop on Sustainable Lawn care through Allegheny Conservation District Grant Implemented a Moon Farmers’ Market to promote sustainable local agriculture and local business (now in 5th year with 35 vendors. After designation by Tree Pittsburgh as a Community having lost 10% of canopy through development – planted over 50 native species trees, 300 saplings, native shrubs and native plants in all parks.