QAB Members
Daryl Miller Chairman - BCCD Board Tess Flynn-Belles NRCS Jeremy Yohe PA Fish & Boat Matt Williams Planning Commission |
Here at BCCD we administer the largest county-run Dirt, Gravel, & Low Volume Road program in Pennsylvania with a combined annual budget of nearly $1.5 million. BCCD strives to provide technical assistance and funding in a cost-effective manner to reduce sedimentation to Bradford County waterways while reducing frequent road maintenance requirements. Program staff are available to assist with site selection, application submission, or general road maintenance and drainage issues.
The purpose of the DGLVR Program is to create a better public road system with a reduced environmental impact. The Program focuses on "Environmentally Sensitive Road Maintenance Practices" that reduce the impact of road runoff and sediment to local streams, while reducing long term road maintenance costs. Any state or local public entity that owns and maintains public roads is eligible to apply for Program funding. The majority of applicants are townships, but other entities such as boroughs, cities, counties, PA Game Commission, PennDOT, PA Fish and Boat Commission, and others are eligible to apply. Applicants are encouraged to work closely with districts, starting with a pre application meeting. Successful applicants will enter into contracts with county districts to complete project work. Applicants can complete project work themselves, or by hiring contractors. |
DGLVR Staff
Vacant Dirt & Gravel Roads Specialist 570-485-3116 Joe Quatrini Technical Team Leader 570-485-3138 |
2023 Outstanding Project of the YearBowen Road
Warren Township |
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BCCD DGLVR Quality Assurance Quality Control Report
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Every three years the State Conservation Commission and the Center for Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Studies conducts a Quality Assurance Quality Control (QAQC) assessment of the Bradford County Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Roads Program. Below is Bradford County's assessment for the last three visits.
2022 QAQC Round 4 Overall Rating: Exceeds Expectations "Overall, Bradford County Conservation District is exceeding the expectations of the QAQC team. The administrative and functionality review showed the district is assisting program participants in developing very good workplans, doing sufficient construction oversight, and keeping good hard file records. The field reviews noted that its clear district staff understand the principles and goals of the Program and can implement very good drainage and base improvement projects. Additionally, as the field reviews progressed, the stream crossing installations observed by the QAQC team improved. Overall, the district is running the program effectively and exceeds the expectations of the QAQC team." 2019 QAQC Round 3 Overall Rating: Exceeds Expectations 2015 QAQC Round 2 Overall Rating: Exceeds Expectations |
Want to see where our funded sites are in Bradford County and how we compare to the rest of the state?
Checkout this interactive map! |
The BCCD wants to thank our municipalities for their support in the success of this program. We realize that for Bradford County to exceed expectations in all areas, our participants need to be willing to embrace the program, implement new maintenance practices, spend a “little” extra time setting a pipe just right or profiling a road, and also be diligent in tracking and reporting expenditures. So, a big THANK YOU! goes out to the supervisors, secretaries, and road crews that participate and make the program great and a model for success statewide.
DGLVR Accomplishments to Date
Dirt and Gravel Road Activity |
Low Volume Road Activity |
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# of Completed Projects
Total Grant $$ in Completed Contracts Total $$ Provided by Township |
186
$13,602,157 $3,655,516 |
# of Completed Projects
Total Grant $$ in Completed Contracts Total $$ Provided by Township |
11
$793,325 $454,565 |
What is Flexamat and Why We Use It
Flexamat is a vegetated concrete block mat. It consists of concrete blocks locked together and embedded into a high-strength geogrid. This is primarily used in areas susceptible to erosion due to water flow, such as roadside drainage channels. We use this as a high-volume water alternative to rock lined channels that can collect sediment and create impervious cover. There is a spacing between the blocks that allows vegetation growth and water infiltration, reducing stormwater flow rates.
Check out some of BCCD's DGLVR projects
click on each photo below to learn more!
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