Ewpp - yakima CO, WA. Dsrs: 53-04-24-5042-001 and 53-04-24-5042-002. Debris fences for ytid main canal hazard mitigation. 2024 washington wildfires.…

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded Yakima-Tieton Irrigation District (YTID) a Cooperative Agreement totaling $1,095,826.78 under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) on August 19, 2025. The award funds the installation of debris fences along the YTID Main Canal in Yakima County, Washington, to mitigate hazards created by the 2024 Washington wildfires. The project addresses post-disaster watershed recovery by preventing runoff, controlling erosion, and protecting critical water infrastructure and public safety in the region.

This emergency recovery initiative is scheduled for completion by November 15, 2025, and represents NRCS's commitment to assisting local water resource entities in implementing immediate protective measures following natural disasters. The debris fence installation serves as a preventive measure to stabilize the watershed and reduce imminent threats to life and property in accordance with the Emergency Watershed Protection Program's mandate to support emergency recovery measures for erosion prevention and hazard mitigation.