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Page 1: Program Background...Funds available for 2015 construction season. 2014-15 Program Changes Program Background 2014-15 Program Changes $7 Million to DCNR: -Projects still focus on water
Page 2: Program Background...Funds available for 2015 construction season. 2014-15 Program Changes Program Background 2014-15 Program Changes $7 Million to DCNR: -Projects still focus on water

Program Background & 2014-2015 Update

- Program Background & History

- 2014-15 Program Changes

- Program Structure

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TROUT UNLIMITED first brought the problem of unpaved road runoff pollution into the spotlight in 1991.

A multi-disciplined “Task Force” on Dirt and Gravel Roads was established in 1993 to investigate the problem.

Program Background Program Background & History

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Task force

PA Task Force on Dirt and Gravel Roads

Program Background Program Background & History

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Program Background

1994 –1996

DOCUMENTATION OF POLLUTION WAS NEEDED TO ASK THE LEGISLATURE FOR MONEY

PA TROUT VOLUNTEERS DROVE AND ASSESSED ROADS STATEWIDE!

ASSESSMENT: Process of inspecting an unpaved road to determine where runoff is affecting a stream.

Program Background & History

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Program Background

• Original assessment 1994-1997

• Conducted by TU volunteers at their own cost

• Looked at unpaved roads in “PROTECTED WATERSHEDS”

Program Background & History

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Protected streams are classified by the State of Pennsylvania based on water quality standards.

HIGH QUALITY STREAMS - Native trout streams and cold-water fisheries EXCEPTIONAL VALUE STREAMS - Highest protection class - Pristine or undisturbed streams of excellent quality - Drinking water supply, and native trout streams

PROTECTED STREAMS: Streams of exceptional quality that are specially protected.

Program Background Program Background & History

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• Conducted by TU volunteers at their own cost

• Looked at unpaved roads in “PROTECTED STREAMS”

• Identified over 900 pollution “HOTSPOTS”

• Resulted in establishment of Dirt and Gravel

Road Pollution Prevention Program

Program Background Program Background & History

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County Boundaries

Program Background Program Background & History

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Assessment –county map County Boundaries

Program Background Program Background & History

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Assessment – protect map County Boundaries High Quality Streams Exceptional Value Streams

Program Background Program Background & History

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Assessment- hotspot map County Boundaries High Quality Streams Exceptional Value Streams T.U. Identified Pollution HOTSPOT

Program Background Program Background & History

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• 1997 Transportation Revenue Bill

– House Bill 67 signed into law as Act 3 of 1997

– Added Section 9106 to Motor Vehicle Code

with a simple mandate……

Program Background Program Background & History

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“To fund safe, efficient and environmentally sound

practices and procedures which prevent dust and

sediment pollution!”

Program Background Program Background & History

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9106 - DIRT AND GRAVEL ROAD LAW

Section 9106 of PA Motor Vehicle Code – 2-page law Program Background Program Background & History

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Program Background

1997 Mandated Program Funding

– Funded through gas/tax & motor license funds since 1997.

– $5,000,000 Annual Allocation – $4,000,000 through State Conservation

Commission (for municipal roads) – $1,000,000 through PA Bureau of

Forestry

Program Background & History

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STATEWIDE ASSESSMENT GOALS:

• Maintenance of D&G roads as a viable and effective part of the transportation network

• This program is separate from, and does

not have to meet requirements of, the Liquid Fuels Program

Program Background Program Background & History

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• Your Goal - Better roads through proper practices and procedures • Program’s Goal – Better environment through

proper practices and procedures

>15 Years has Proven!

“improved maintenance techniques will benefit both roads and the environment”

DIRT AND GRAVEL PROGRAM is a Win-Win

Program Background Program Background & History

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1. Establish a connection between road maintenance & the environment.

2. Illustrate how good roads lead to a better environment for a better municipality

3. Identify sources of erosion, sediment & dust pollution associated with your roads.

4. Recognize that standards do not always fit every local site & situation.

5. Show how basic principles and practices lead to sound maintenance decisions.

Program Background

2-Day ESM Training Objectives Program Background & History

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Program Background & 2014-2015 Update

- Program Background & History

- 2014-15 Program Changes

- Program Structure

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Program Background

Act 89 of 2013:

2014-15 Program Changes Program Background

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Program Background

Act 89 of 2013: - Dirt and Gravel Roads funding increase from

$5 Million to $35 Million.

- $8 Million of the SCC $28 Million is dedicated towards paved low volume roads (LVRs) with less than 500 cars/day.

- $7 Million to DCNR, $28 Million to

SCC/District/Municipal.

2014-15 Program Changes Program Background

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Program Background

$28 Million Dirt and Gravel Funds: - Program structure and goals remain

unchanged.

- Increased funding received Fall 2014.

- More and potentially larger scale projects.

2014-15 Program Changes Program Background

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Program Background

$8 Million Paved Low Volume Roads Funds: - Allocated for paved and “chip sealed”

roads with less than 500 vehicles per day.

- Projects still focus on water quality.

- Funds available for 2015 construction season.

2014-15 Program Changes Program Background

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Program Background

2014-15 Program Changes Program Background

$7 Million to DCNR: - Projects still focus on water quality &

environmental benefits.

- Funds became available for 2014/2015 construction season.

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Program Background Program Background & 2014-2015 Update

- Program Background & History

- 2014-15 Program Changes

- Program Structure

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Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance Program $35 Million annual allocation

PA State Conservation Commission

$28 Million

PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry $7 Million

PA Dirt and Gravel Road Program PSU Center

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PA Conservation Districts • Administer Program in County

Townships (& others) • Apply to District for funding • Complete or contract work

Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance Program $35 Million annual allocation

PA State Conservation Commission

$28 Million

PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry $7 Million

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PA Dirt and Gravel Road Program PSU Center

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Forestry and Parks • Receive funding and complete

work

PA Conservation Districts • Administer Program in County

Townships (& others) • Apply to District for funding • Complete or contract work

Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance Program $35 Million annual allocation

PA State Conservation Commission

$28 Million

PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry $7 Million

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PA Dirt and Gravel Road Program PSU Center

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Forestry and Parks • Receive funding and complete

work

PA Conservation Districts • Administer Program in County

Townships (& others) • Apply to District for funding • Complete or contract work

Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance Program $35 Million annual allocation

PA State Conservation Commission

$28 Million

PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry $7 Million

PSU Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies

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PA Dirt and Gravel Road Program PSU Center

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Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance Program

BUREAU OF FORESTRY

STATE PARKS

Bureau of Forestry Program Structure

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Bureau of Forestry Program Structure

Only Z1 roads are eligible Z2 and Z3 administrative roads and trails are not currently eligible

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Bureau of Forestry Program Structure

Z1 Roads • Public Use • ~2,200 miles in 16 of 20 districts • ~50 miles of paved roads • Currently eligible Z2 Roads • Drivable Trail • ~450 miles Z3 Roads • Gated or Administrative Roads • ~2,500 miles

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Bureau of Forestry Program Structure

$7,000,000 Annual Allocation for: 1. Road projects 2. Annual Demonstration Project 3. Education & Assistance For more information: Jason Hall - Program Manager PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Bureau of Forestry, Recreation Section 400 Market Street, 6th Floor RCSOB Harrisburg, PA 17101 Phone: 717-787-3706 | Fax: 717-783-5109 [email protected]

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Bureau of Forestry Program Structure

$7,000,000 Annual Allocation for:

1. Road projects in forest districts and parks • Projects in HQ/EV watersheds w/stream impact. • Forest Districts contacted by Central Office for

project funding requests.

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Bureau of Forestry Program Structure

$7,000,000 Annual Allocation for:

2. Annual Demonstration Project • One held each year with assistance from Center. • Typically includes new or complex practices. • Past projects have included:

• Several road relocations. • Driving Surface Aggregate research. • Bottomless arch pipe. • Several paved roads turned back to gravel. • Slide stabilization using soil nails. • Extensive drainage improvements are always included

in projects.

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Bureau of Forestry Program Structure

$7,000,000 Annual Allocation for:

3. Education & technical assistance • All Forestry staff involved in the Program must

attend ESM training every 5 years. • Center staff available for technical assistance. • Encourage participation in annual workshop.

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If you are ESM certified (2-day Course) attending

this workshop renews your certification for an additional 5 years.

Program Background Bureau of Forestry

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Dirt, Gravel, and Low-Volume Road Maintenance Program

PENNSYLVANIA STATE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

Dirt and Gravel “Law” Program Structure

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www.dirtandgravelroads.org Additional Information Program Structure

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Bureau of Forestry Program Structure

Program Manager Jason Hall PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Phone: 717-787-3706 [email protected]

Technical Assistance Dave Shearer PSU Center for Dirt and Gravel Roads Phone: 814-505-2724 [email protected]

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