Beckley sanitary board for emergency watershed protection (EWP) program project 5088-001 in raleigh county, west virginia for implementation of recovery measures

The Beckley Sanitary Board received a $1,069,814 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program (CFDA 10.923). The award, dated September 30, 2025, with a completion deadline of August 24, 2026, funds implementation of recovery measures to address watershed impairments and mitigate hazards to life and property in Raleigh County, West Virginia. The EWP Program provides emergency post-disaster recovery assistance designed to prevent runoff, control erosion, and eliminate imminent threats resulting from natural disasters through practices such as streambank stabilization, debris removal, erosion control, and related watershed protection infrastructure.

As the project sponsor, Beckley Sanitary Board is responsible for executing emergency recovery measures, obtaining necessary permits and land rights, assuming local cost-share obligations, and carrying out long-term operation and maintenance of installed improvements. The cooperative agreement structure establishes a formal partnership between NRCS and the local government entity to coordinate federal and local resources in implementing the specified recovery activities throughout the performance period.