Colorado river indian tribes (CRIT) for the develop a watershed PLAN-environmental assessment (PLAN-EA) for the main canal watershed in LA PAZ county, arizona

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded Colorado River Indian Tribes (CRIT) a Cooperative Agreement totaling $983,133 on August 18, 2025, under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention program (CFDA 10.904) to develop a comprehensive watershed plan and environmental assessment for the Main Canal Watershed in La Paz County, Arizona. The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2027. This planning initiative will provide the technical foundation necessary for future watershed management and flood prevention activities by documenting environmental conditions, assessing resource constraints, and establishing a framework for coordinated water resource protection and utilization in the designated watershed.

The deliverables under this cooperative agreement align with NRCS program requirements, which mandate that eligible watershed projects include approved plans demonstrating environmental, economic, and social benefits with favorable benefit-cost ratios. CRIT's tribal government status qualifies it as an eligible recipient under the program, and the planning products will support subsequent implementation phases of watershed improvement works, infrastructure development, and resource conservation initiatives in the Main Canal Watershed area.