Emergency watershed protection program in tuntutuliak AK. Includes relocation of residential structures and removal and disposal of all associated debris

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $151,094.70 Cooperative Agreement to the Native Village of Tuntutuliak on May 11, 2026, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) for relocation of residential structures and removal and disposal of all associated debris in Tuntutuliak, Alaska. The project addresses watershed impairment and imminent hazards resulting from natural disaster.

The Native Village of Tuntutuliak, a federally recognized tribal government, serves as project sponsor with implementation responsibility including permitting, land rights, cost-share funding, and operational oversight. The period of performance runs through May 1, 2027. The Emergency Watershed Protection Program assists sponsors in implementing emergency recovery measures for runoff retardation and erosion prevention to relieve imminent hazards to life and property created by natural disasters. Project sponsors must apply to the NRCS state conservationist within 60 days of the natural disaster occurrence. Under the cooperative agreement, NRCS enters into a formal agreement with the sponsor specifying responsibilities before releasing financial assistance and does not fund activities undertaken prior to agreement execution.