Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads
This program provides funding and support to reduce erosion, manage runoff, and promote environmentally responsible road maintenance across Washington County.
Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads
This program provides funding and support to reduce erosion, manage runoff, and promote environmentally responsible road maintenance across Washington County.
Dirt, Gravel & Low Volume Roads
This program provides funding and support to reduce erosion, manage runoff, and promote environmentally responsible road maintenance across Washington County.
Dirt, Gravel, & Low Volume Roads Division
The Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Roads Program is designed to reduce environmental impacts caused by rural and unpaved roads throughout Washington County. Funded through the State Conservation Commission, this program provides financial and technical assistance to municipalities for road improvement projects that reduce sediment pollution, improve drainage, and enhance long-term road stability. By addressing runoff and erosion at the source, the program helps protect local streams and water quality while improving access and safety for residents.
Resources & Information
Looking for information on Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Roads? Explore the resources below to learn more about funding, project guidelines, and best practices for environmentally responsible road maintenance.
Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance
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Current In-Person Training Dates
- Washington County – September 3 & 4
2025/2026 Grant Round
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The 2025/2026 Grant Round will be opening June 1, 2025 and will remain open until August 31, 2025
The District’s 2024/2025 Grant Round closed in August 2024 and eight grants were awarded to six municipalities. The 2025/2026 Grant Round will be opening June 1, 2025 and will remain open until August 31, 2025. If your municipality has dirt, gravel, or low volume roads and you are not sure if they are eligible, please contact the District Dirt Gravel and Low Volume Road Technician. A pre-application meeting with the DGLVR Technician is a requirement for any potential worksite. In-kind contributions are accepted, however, monetary contributions from the public road-owning entity are not required.
Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road Maintenance Program (DGLVR)
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The Washington County Conservation District (District) will annually receive approximately $600,000 from the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission to help Washington County public road-owning entities maintain their dirt, gravel and low volume roads. This program is called the Pennsylvania Dirt, Gravel and Low Volume Road Maintenance Program (Program). The purpose of the Program is to create a better public road system with a reduced environmental impact. Sediment is the largest pollutant by volume to the waters of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 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. Many applicants are townships, but other entities such as boroughs, cities, counties, the PA Fish and Boat Commission, and others are eligible to apply. Nearly 5,500 worksites in Pennsylvania have been funded through the Program. Over 100 Program worksites have been completed in Washington County. Applicants are encouraged to work closely with the District, starting with a pre-application meeting. A successful applicant will enter into a contract with the District to complete project work. Applicants can complete project work themselves, or by hiring contractors.
Application Resources
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Questions? Thoughts?
Contact the WCCD DGLVR Technician
Jason Fillhart@ 724-705-7098 x203 or
Jason.fillhart@pawccd.org
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