Luzerne County

The Luzerne Conservation District administers the State Conservation Commission’s (SCC) Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads Program in Luzerne County. The purpose of the Program is “to fund safe, efficient, and environmentally sound maintenance” on dirt, gravel, and low-volume paved roads to reduce stream pollution caused by runoff and sediment. Through this program, the district provides grants and technical assistance to public agencies for work on their roads. Our partners in this program include: the SCC, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, and Penn State University’s Center for Dirt & Gravel Road Studies.

The program is designed to encourage municipalities and other agencies to implement environmentally sensitive road maintenance practices on roads in Luzerne County. Once an agency has completed the required training, they are eligible to apply to the district’s Quality Assurance Board for grants to fund environmentally sensitive road maintenance projects. Funding for this program is made available to districts through the State Conservation Commission.

Michael K. Schlauch
Ag Conservation Specialist/
Dirt and Gravel Road Specialist
570-938-3018
mike@luzcd.org

• Conservation District
• Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads Program

• QAB Policies (259 KB)

325 Smiths Pond Road
Shavertown, PA 18708