Cooperating technical partners

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $1,735,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Northwest Florida Water Management District under the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program (CFDA 97.045). Through this funding, the District provides technical services and resources to strengthen flood resilience, risk awareness, and water quality across 16 counties in the Florida Panhandle. Key services delivered include conducting flood mapping, risk analysis, and planning assistance to improve floodplain management and the National Flood Insurance Program's effectiveness. Additionally, the District received a $960,000 EPA cooperative agreement to demonstrate innovative nutrient removal from retention ponds draining into the Gulf of Mexico, supporting EPA's efforts to reduce nutrient pollution. The District also serves as a sub-awardee for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, utilizing EPA funding to produce watershed health reports and conduct groundwater monitoring.