Large Woody Debris Removal Cost Share Program
Financial Assistance to Landowners to Remove Large Woody Debris
The Large Woody Debris Removal Cost Share Program provides financial assistance to address large woody debris within the creek bed that poses an imminent threat to property, public health, or safety.
Large Woody Debris Removal Cost Share Program Guidelines
What is Eligible
- Removal of large woody debris within the creek bed that poses an imminent threat
- Required permitting (if applicable)
- Traffic control/project support and logistics
- Engineering/planning costs (up to 10% of construction cost)
What is not eligible:
- Cleaning large woody debris for aesthetic improvements or general yard maintenance is not eligible
- Removal of woody debris that serves as aquatic habitat is not eligible
- Standing trees are not eligible
- Large woody debris outside the creek bed is not eligible
Who is Eligible
- Landowners (or applicants with written landowner permission)
- Must be an approved District Cooperator
- County & Municipal governing bodies are eligible
Who is not eligible:
- State and Federal agencies (PennDOT, DCNR, ASACE, etc.) are not eligible
Large Woody Debris Removal Cost Share Program Application
Applications for the Large Woody Debris Removal Cost Share Program must be submitted through the Conservation District.
LWD Removal Cost Share Program Application Process Flow ChartAn in-person site assessment with YCCD Watershed staff is highly recommended. This allows staff to determine whether the project is eligible for the program and to provide technical guidance. To schedule a site assessment, email ctanczos@yorkccd.org or call (717)840-7430.
Applicants must submit:
- Completed YCCD Cooperator Form
- Photos of upstream & downstream site conditions (Optional if a site assessment was conducted with YCCD)
- Detailed scope of work and project description
- Completed LWD Removal Cost Share Program Application
Contractor Quotes:
- Projects over $5,000 require three written contractor quotes
- Contractor list can be found here.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and funded until money is exhuasted.
Application Resources:
- YCCD Cooperator Form
- Contractor List
- Landowner Access Authorization Form
- FEMA Equipment Rates
- Independent Sector National Value of Volunteer Time
Cost-Share Details
- Cost-share is determined case-by-case by YCCD.
- Cost-share cannot exceed the approved estimate or bid amount.
- If you are completing the work as a landowner, you must use the FEMA Equipment Rates to calculate the equipment costs portion of your Grant Requested Funds. Click here to access the FEMA Equipment Rates.
- If you are completing the work as a landowner, you must use the Independent Sector National Value of Volunteer Time to calculate the labor costs portion of your Grant Requested Funds. Click here to access the Independent Sector National Value of Volunteer Time.
- Volunteer time counts as in-kind only (not reimbursable).
- The receipt of a grant may be subject to Federal income tax. Click here to view the Tax Fact Sheet.
Permitting Requirements
Chapter 105 General Permits may be required if vehicles or equipment will enter the stream channel for the removal of large woody debris or for access to removal areas.
- The landowner is responsible for preparing and submitting permits to PADEP. Questions? Contact the couth central regional office of DEP directly at (717) 705-4700.
- All local, state, and federal approvals must be obtained before work begins.
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For more information about Large Woody Debris assistance, contact the District at (717)840-7430.