IL Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program

From USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

We deliver conservation solutions so agricultural producers can protect natural resources and feed a growing world.

Type of Support

Overview

The Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program is designed to support local communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like floods, fires, and windstorms that impact watersheds, posing imminent threats to life and property. It provides both technical and financial assistance aimed at addressing and mitigating these threats, thereby aiding in recovery efforts.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
IL
Organization Type
Cities
Counties
Towns
Conservation districts
Federally-recognized Native American tribes or tribal organizations
Public landowners
Private landowners
Other
  • Must work through a local sponsor or legal subdivision of state or tribal government for recovery projects
  • Landowners can directly apply for floodplain easement options through the local NRCS office when available

Ineligibility

Entities addressing the same structural issue or practice 3 times within 10 years
Entities seeking funds for existing operation and maintenance
Entities aiming to repair, rebuild, or maintain transportation facilities, utilities, or similar facilities
Projects that restore projects installed by another federal agency
Entities looking to repair nonstructural management practices
Projects aimed at repairing coastal erosion to beaches, dunes, and shorelines, including those along the Great Lakes
Entities with recovery measures eligible for the Emergency Conservation Program offered through the Farm Service Agency (FSA).
not specified

Submission

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