Mayfield named in first tier for DEP levee support; borough plans engineering study using CDF funding

Mayfield Borough officials told council on June 10 that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection plans to move away from sandbagging for levee systems and invest in structural replacements. Flood Control lead Dennis Ross reported recent vegetation spraying on the levee and at park play areas; Wendy Bochnovich said DEP presentations highlighted the borough’s damaged pipes as examples and that Mayfield is in the first tier to receive assistance for pipe repairs using a fold-and-form method.

Wendy Bochnovich said a sole‑source letter has been sent to Harrisburg seeking approval for Colliers to carry out an engineering study using Congressionally Directed Funding the borough previously received. She estimated the planning and construction process could take approximately three years. Community volunteer contribution to routine maintenance was emphasized: Ron Ryczak told council that tasks like administration, grant writing, mowing and vegetation control—often performed by volunteers—are essential to keeping the levee functional and could save lives in a major flood event.

Council recorded no formal vote on funding at the meeting; members recorded plans to continue coordination with DEP, Colliers and grant administrators.