Provide financial assistance to the georgetown county for planning and design for black mingo creek watershed project, under the watershed protection and flood presentation act

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded Georgetown County a $2.8 million Cooperative Agreement on September 25, 2025, under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention program (CFDA 10.904) to support planning and design activities for the Black Mingo Creek Watershed Project in South Carolina. The award, with a completion date of September 25, 2027, will fund the development of watershed plans and environmental assessments necessary to advance flood prevention and water management infrastructure improvements in the Black Mingo Creek watershed.

This funding enables Georgetown County to conduct the foundational planning and design work required under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention program, which typically precedes construction of flood protection measures and related water resource improvements. The project aligns with NRCS's portfolio of watershed initiatives across multiple states and supports the county's capacity to develop the technical documentation and engineering designs needed to meet program requirements for benefit-cost analysis, environmental compliance, and preparation for potential subsequent construction phases.