Emergency Watershed Protection

Agency: Department of Agriculture-Natural Resources Conservation Service

 

Description:

Technical and financial assistance to state, local, and Tribal governments for design and construction of measures to help repair damages from a recent disaster to safeguard life and property. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, removing debris from stream channels, road culverts and bridges; reshaping and protecting eroded streambanks; correcting damaged or destroyed drainage facilities; establishing vegetative cover on critically eroding lands; repairing levees and structures; and property buyouts for communities and potential sponsors in limited resources areas.

The Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) does not require a disaster declaration by federal or state government officials – the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist can declare a local watershed emergency.

Bill Section:

Division J

New or Existing:

Existing

Potential Cost:     

$300,000,000

Timeline:

Until expended.

TCS Notes:

The allocation of IIJA funds is intended for repairing damages to waterways and watersheds resulting from natural disasters. Requires a 25% non-federal contribution.