Ewpp - clay county, IA. DSR 19-04-25-5030-016. Streambank stabilization and debris removal

The City of Spencer received a $420,007.50 Cooperative Agreement from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923), awarded September 9, 2025, with a completion date of November 1, 2026. This award funds streambank stabilization and debris removal activities in Clay County, Iowa, designated under project DSR 19-04-25-5030-016. The Emergency Watershed Protection Program provides financial and technical assistance to implement emergency recovery measures following natural disasters that create imminent hazards to life and property, with eligible activities including runoff retardation, erosion prevention, debris removal, and floodplain restoration.

Under this Cooperative Agreement, the City of Spencer will execute streambank stabilization work and remove debris to address watershed impairments in the designated Clay County area. As the project sponsor, the City of Spencer assumes responsibility for local cost-share, land rights acquisition, obtaining necessary permits, and ongoing operation and maintenance of completed work. The project represents a critical infrastructure investment in emergency watershed protection and community resilience, with performance extending through November 2026.