Emergency watershed protection program project number 5066-003 june 2025 flooding in livingston county new york for implementation of recovery measures and debris removal

The National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $211,191.75 Cooperative Agreement to the Town of Avon on May 20, 2026, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) to implement recovery measures and debris removal in response to June 2025 flooding in Livingston County, New York.

Work is performed in New York and runs through August 25, 2027. The EWP Program assists project sponsors and landowners in implementing emergency recovery measures for runoff retardation and erosion prevention to relieve imminent hazards to life and property created by natural disasters. The Town of Avon, as the project sponsor, is responsible for furnishing local cost share and accomplishing installation of work, which may be executed through Federal or local contracts. The agreement specifies the Town's responsibilities including land rights, permits, and operation and maintenance obligations. NRCS maintains records of operation for the life of the project.