What’s New

To celebrate the Program’s 20th Anniversary, the Center has made available a few historical documents related to the Program’s founding. Documents include:

1997 Dirt and Gravel Roads Task Force Status Report
1997 Dirt and Gravel Roads Task Force Fact Sheet
1996 Dirt and Gravel Roads Task Force Fact Sheet
Original Trout Unlimited “Hotspot” Assessment Worksheet

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The Center’s latest newsletter is now available and can be read here. Topics include:

Workgroup Update
Severe Storms
ESM Class at PSU
DCNR ESM Training
CIG Grant Submitted

Visit the Products page to download the updated Product and Process Approval Instructions.

Informational bulletin of the Center-developed Driving Surface Aggregate (DSA). Includes material specification, sampling and testing, preparation for placement, placement, compaction, maintenance, and other considerations. Visit the Informational and Technical Bulletins for more information.

The Center’s latest newsletter is now available and can be read here. Topics include:

2016 Annual Report

Stream Trainings

DSA Testing

ESM Trainings

Dust Update

The 2016 annual report highlights projects, practices, and expenditures for 2016, and includes an insert highlighting the 20th anniversary of the Dirt and Gravel Road Program that was established in 1997. Visit the Program-Specific Resources’ Reference Material page to download the annual report.

List of attendees from past trainings. The Administrative Training must be taken every 3 years by District Staff who administer the DGLVR Program. Download the updated list here.

The SCC approved Conservation District Allocations for both “Dirt and Gravel”, and “Low Volume” funding at their May meeting. You can view the updated allocations on the Conservation District Allocations page.

The latest research update pertaining to dust monitoring with a vehicle-mounted monitoring system. Visit the Current Research page for more information and to download the report.

This Center has created a materials calculator to help you conveniently determine aggregate, stone, and fill estimates for project needs. Visit the DGLVR Materials Calculator page for more information and to use the calculator.

The updated two page summary of DGLVR Program for municipalities and other eligible applicants. Visit the Program-Specific Resources’ Reference Material page to download the updated summary.

The Center’s latest newsletter is now available and can be read here. Topics include:

Summary of Trainings

Manual Update

PSATS 2017

Research Symposium

The Administrative Manual for the Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Program was updated in 2017 and was approved by the State Conservation Commission on 4/11/2017. Download the pdf version here.

The Center’s latest newsletter is now available and can be read here. Topics include:

Summary of Trainings

Manual Update

DSA Season Approaches

Research Symposium

The comprehensive help guide for the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies public Mapper reporting system is now available. Visit the Mapper Help page to get started.

The Center’s latest newsletter is now available and can be read here. Topics include:

2017 ESMs Scheduled

CD Annual Reports

Education Update

January SCC/PACD

Federal DSA Project

The 2017 CDGRS Calendar is now available. Download the calendar here.

The Center’s latest newsletter is now available and can be read here. Topics include:

Bankfull Guidance
GIS Trainings
Forestry Demos
Urban LVRs
PSU ESM Class

CurrentCast’s short DGLVR segment on Caring for the Roads Less Traveled.

Guidance in determining bankfull stream width in Pennsylvania. Visit the Program-Specific Resources’ Reference Material page to download the manual.