Dirt Roads
PVPC supports rural and suburban communities in Hampden and Hampshire Counties to manage and improve unpaved road networks, reducing erosion, cutting maintenance costs, and increasing resilience through the following services:
- GIS Screening: Initial desktop analysis of the condition and vulnerability of local unpaved Roads
- Community Outreach & Engagement: Engaging residents, holding public meetings, explaining project benefits in our communities, meeting with Town staff, document road criticality by community and town concerns
- Field Assessments: Documenting road condition, drainage, erosion risk and prioritizing top road segments to invest in
- Technical Assistance with selection of best management practices (BMPs) and structural stormwater controls that are easily maintenance and for design climate-resilient improvements
- Grant Writing: Identifying and securing state and federal funding sources
Culverts
PVPC helps municipalities and watershed partners throughout the Pioneer Valley upgrade culvert infrastructure for safety, habitat connectivity, and climate adaptation. We can assist communities with conducting, preparing Town-wide Culvert Assessments, Prioritization Plans, community engagement, outreach & education to further identify top culverts for successful funding and implementation, Grant Writing & Administration, ensuring best practices for design are met, and any long-term planning requirements.
PVPC also offers NAACC Trainings & Certifications such as trainings in both the NACC Non-tidal Aquatic Connectivity Protocol and the Culver Conditions protocol. We have one L2 Coordinator on staff, one L1 Coordination and three LOs certified in both the NACC Non-tidal Aquatic Connectivity Protocol and the Culver Conditions protocols.
