What’s New

The Administrative Guidance Manual approved in March 2026 is now effective as of July 1. This document establishes the framework within which the State Conservation Commission (SCC) will exercise its administrative discretion for the DGLVR Program. SCC Program staff reserves the discretion to allow deviations from policy if circumstances warrant. …

DGLVR Program Policy States that “Asphalt or chip-sealing must conform to PennDOT Pub 408 or Pub 447” (see specifically Pub 447 MS-0340-0005 Bituminous Seal Coat). These PennDOT specifications, however, were intended for chip-sealing an already paved road surface as a preservation technique. The PURPOSE of this technical bulletin is to …

The annual report highlights projects, practices, and expenditures for 2025. Visit the Program-Specific Resources’ Reference Material page to download the annual report.

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New DGLVR Documents – Approved 3/17/26 – Effective 7/1/26

At their 3/17 meeting, the State Conservation Commission approved all proposed DGLVR policy changes. This includes the Administrative Manual and additional forms such as contract, completion report, etc. The new policies and forms will be effective July 1, 2026. This delay in …

THE COMMENT PERIOD HAS CLOSED. SEE RELATED NEWS POST REGARDING THE APPROVED ADMIN MANUAL.

As you have hopefully heard, the SCC and Center have been working with the DGLVR Advisory Workgroup over the past year to propose some significant policy changes to the DGLVR Program. The advisory workgroup completed discussion on …

Located here are all of the past workshops along with links to their respective presentations (if applicable). Visit the Past Workshops page for more information.

The annual report highlights projects, practices, and expenditures for 2024. Visit the Program-Specific Resources’ Reference Material page to download the annual report.

A new webpage has been created to help new Conservation District staff get started in the DGLVR Program. Visit the New CD Hire Guide page for more information.

The Center has worked with the PSU College of Engineering to develop a more user-friendly online tool for inputting longitudinal profile data and conducting site analysis. This tool is now available. Visit the Stream Crossing Replacements page for information and links to access this new tool. …

The annual report highlights projects, practices, and expenditures for 2023. Visit the Program-Specific Resources’ Reference Material page to download the annual report.

Updated New Hire Guide for new Conservation District employees. Download the guide here.

Proposed 2024 DGLVR admin manual and reporting changes. Comments due to Sherri Law (shlaw@pa.gov) by February, 9.

• Admin Manual Updates (2.32 MB): Proposed updates to the Admin Manual.
• Cost Allocation Updates (257 KB): Proposed updates to the Cost Allocation methodology.

Searchable tool to view and download certificate eligibility for ESM, Administrative, and Stream Crossing courses. This replaces the ESM eligibility list pdf. Try out the new tool here.

The Center has been working with developers to create a comprehensive course attendance tracking system. The system will be used to track not only ESM trainings and attendance, but also CD training attendance such as administrative and stream crossing trainings. This system is now live. Visit the Past Webinars …

Since debuting the idea at the 2022 workshop, we have been working with developers to create a “Project Sketch Application” in the DGLVR GIS system. The propose of this application is to allow CDs (and applicants and others) to create simple project layout maps to accompany grant applications for the …

The annual report highlights projects, practices, and expenditures for 2022. Visit the Program-Specific Resources’ Reference Material page to download the annual report.

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The annual report highlights projects, practices, and expenditures for 2021. Visit the Program-Specific Resources’ Reference Material page to download the annual report.