City and borough of juneau for emergency watershed protection program project 5050 in city and borough of juneau, alaska for implementation of recovery measures

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded the City & Borough of Juneau a $20.574 million Cooperative Agreement on May 8, 2026, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) for implementation of recovery measures addressing watershed impairments from natural disaster impacts on Project 5050 in Juneau, Alaska. The award obligates $20,574,682.75 with a completion date of May 1, 2027. The Emergency Watershed Protection Program assists sponsors, landowners, and operators 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 State Conservationist within 60 days of disaster occurrence and demonstrate that funds have been exhausted or are insufficient to provide adequate recovery measures. NRCS enters into a Cooperative Agreement specifying sponsor responsibilities, including local cost-share, land rights acquisition, permitting, and operation and maintenance obligations. Work is performed in Alaska.