Brazoria county for EWP project # 5118 in brazoria county, texas for implementation of recovery measures

The County of Brazoria received a $4.21 million Cooperative Agreement award from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program (CFDA 10.923), effective July 9, 2025, with a completion date of December 1, 2026. This award funds the implementation of recovery measures for EWP Project #5118 in Brazoria County, Texas, addressing watershed impairment caused by natural disaster. The EWP Program provides financial and technical assistance to eligible project sponsors for emergency recovery efforts, including activities such as runoff retardation, erosion prevention, debris removal, streambank stabilization, and floodplain restoration to mitigate imminent hazards to life and property.

Under this Cooperative Agreement, Brazoria County will serve as the project sponsor responsible for implementing the specified emergency watershed protection measures within the defined project area. The county will be accountable for accomplishing the installation of work, furnishing local cost-share contributions, obtaining necessary land rights and permits, and carrying out required operation and maintenance responsibilities throughout the life of the project. This award exemplifies the NRCS's commitment to assisting local government entities in executing critical infrastructure protection and environmental recovery initiatives following natural disasters.