Streambank stabilization for damage survey report's 5133-426 thru 429, 5 sites in cocke county, TN.

County of Cocke received a $5.83 million 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), awarded May 1, 2025, with completion targeted for March 27, 2026. The agreement funds streambank stabilization and emergency recovery measures across five designated sites in Cocke County, Tennessee, specifically addressing damage identified in Damage Survey Reports 5133-426 through 429. These services are designed to mitigate imminent hazards to life and property by preventing soil erosion and stabilizing streambanks affected by natural disaster-related watershed impairment.

Under the EWP Program's framework, the County of Cocke assumes responsibility for project implementation, including securing necessary land rights, obtaining permits, and maintaining local cost-share commitments. The streambank stabilization work represents a critical infrastructure protection initiative within the Appalachian region, consistent with NRCS's mandate to provide emergency recovery assistance for runoff retardation and erosion prevention. Performance records will be maintained throughout the project lifecycle, with all recovery measures to be installed by the March 2026 completion date.