Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded District Kittitas County Conservation a Cooperative Agreement totaling $1,635,300 on May 7, 2026, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) to implement streambank stabilization and emergency recovery measures in Kittitas County, Washington. The project addresses watershed damage caused by the 2025 Pacific Northwest floods through stabilization activities along the Yakima River and Teanaway River, with a completion deadline of October 29, 2026. These recovery measures are designed to relieve imminent hazards to life and property by preventing erosion, controlling runoff, and restoring riparian areas affected by the natural disaster.

As the project sponsor, District Kittitas County Conservation is responsible for executing the streambank stabilization work, furnishing local cost-share contributions, securing necessary permits and land rights, and managing ongoing operation and maintenance responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle. The cooperative agreement structure reflects standard NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program protocols, which provide federal funding and technical assistance to eligible local government entities for implementing emergency recovery measures following natural disasters that create watershed impairments.