center for dirt & gravel road studies


		"The Dirt and Gravel Gazette" is a seasonal newsletter published by the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies. If you would like to be on our mailing list or have comments or suggestions, please contact Kathy Moir toll-free at 1-866-668-6683 or drop us an e-mail at dirtandgravel@psu.edu. Current Newsletter Fall 2009 (900Kb) - Workshop Wrap-up, GIS implementaiton plan, QAQC, ARRA Stimulus, Allocations, ESM Field Guide. Newsletter "Back-Issues" Summer 2009 (1.4Mb) - 2009 Program Coordinator Retires, Trail Mix, GIS update, QAQC, "Is it really DSA?" Spring 2009 (413kb) - 2009 Workshop Announcement, Center move to LTI, Lawrence County Project Spotlight, other Center Activities Fall 2008 (163kb) - Workshop Wrap-up, Finishing Assessments, GIS Upgrade, QAQC, GIS Training. Summer 2008 (423kb) - Workshop reminder, Assessment update, drop-inlets, PSATS convention, Oil and Gas Roads Spring 2008 (1Mb) - Workshop announcement, ESM traiing Update, Assessment topics, and 2007 Program Summary page. Winter 2008 (456kb) - A detailed look inside the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies. Fall 2007 (287kb) - Workshop wrapup and a perspective on the first ten years of the program. Spring 2007 (109kb) - The Driving Surface Aggregate newsletter including PennDOT's DSA aproval and Question and Answer forum Volume 6- 2005 Issue 2: Summer 2005 (109kb) - Topics include Maintenance workshop wrap-up, pipes through the bank, and QAQC update Volume 5- 2005 Issue 1: Spring 2005 (84kb) Topics include the 2005 Maintenance Workshop, ESM training, and alternative fill materials Volume 4 - 2004 Issue 4: Winter 2005 (148kb) - Topics include ESM training requirements, removal of leaves, and a welcome to Dave Shearer. Issue 3: Fall 2004 (128kb) - Topics include DSA certification and an update on QA/QC. Issue 2: Spring 2004 (155kb) - Topics include the 2004 Maintenance Workshop, drainage principles, an update on QA/QC, and a "little Creamer". Issue 1: Winter 2004 (156kb) - Topics include the 2004 Maintenance Workshop photo contest, an update on QA/QC, and a tribute to Phil Dux. Volume 3 - 2003 Issue 2: December 2003 (201kb) - Topics include a possible gas tax increase and the 2004 Maintenance Workshop. Issue 1: June 2003 (867 kb) - Topics include an introduction to the QA/QC initiative and the arrival of Mike Klimkos at the State Conservation Commission. Volume 2 - 2002 Issue 1: April 2002 (867 kb) - Topics include the 2002 Maintenance Workshop, the problem with dust, and monitoring of dirt and gravel road runoff. Volume 1 - 2001 Issue 3: August 2001 (101kb) - Topics include approval of DSA standards, results of the aggregate survey, arrival of a Transportation Enhancement grant, and two new members of the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies. Issue 2: May 2001 (107kb) - Topics include the winter workshop, the Bud Byron Award, advisory committee formation, and Driving Surface Aggregate specifications. Issue 1: March 2001 (91kb) - Topics include a welcome, the formation of the Center, the Trout Unlimited task force, and cooperation within the program.