EWP program project no. 5035 in smyth county, virginia for implementation of recovery measures

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded Smyth County Board of Supervisors a Cooperative Agreement totaling $8,046,511 under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program (CFDA 10.923) to implement recovery measures in Smyth County, Virginia. The award, executed on September 11, 2025, with a completion date of June 30, 2027, funds emergency response activities designed to address watershed impairments and mitigate imminent hazards to life and property resulting from natural disaster impacts. Under the EWP Program, eligible recovery measures include runoff retardation, erosion prevention, debris removal, streambank stabilization, and floodplain restoration activities that relieve threats created by events such as flooding, wildfires, and severe storms.

As the project sponsor, Smyth County Board of Supervisors is responsible for overseeing installation of the emergency watershed protection measures, furnishing the required local cost share, obtaining necessary land rights and permits, and assuming long-term operation and maintenance responsibilities for completed work. The cooperative agreement structure establishes the county's obligations and the NRCS's role in providing financial and technical assistance throughout the project performance period. Upon project completion, all EWP recovery measures will be installed and operational records will be maintained for the life of the project in accordance with program requirements.