City of dickinson for EWP project 5118-001 in galveston county, texas for implementation of recovery measures

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded the City of Dickinson a $1.662 million Cooperative Agreement on September 16, 2025, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) to implement recovery measures for EWP Project 5118-001 in Galveston County, Texas. The award period runs through April 1, 2027.

The Emergency Watershed Protection Program assists project sponsors in implementing emergency recovery measures for runoff retardation and erosion prevention to relieve imminent hazards to life and property created by natural disasters. Under this award, the City of Dickinson, acting as project sponsor, will carry out installation of EWP practices that safeguard lives and property and address watershed impairment posed by the emergency condition. The city is responsible for furnishing local cost-share, obtaining necessary land rights and permits, and accomplishing installation of work either through federal or local contracts, with ongoing operation and maintenance responsibilities for the life of the project.