Ewpp russell CO VA. DSR 51_09_25_5036_004. Debris removal and stabilization measures as a result of february 2025 flooding event

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $542,177.50 to Russell County, Virginia on March 13, 2026 under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923). The award funds debris removal and stabilization measures in response to February 2025 flooding. Russell County serves as the project sponsor and performs the work, with performance through November 1, 2027 in Russell County, Virginia.

The Emergency Watershed Protection Program assists sponsors and landowners in implementing emergency recovery measures for runoff retardation and erosion prevention to address imminent hazards to life and property created by natural disasters. The program is contingent upon emergency supplemental appropriations and is not a line-item funded program. Project sponsors must apply to the state conservationist within 60 days of the natural disaster occurrence. Before NRCS releases financial assistance, it enters into a Cooperative Agreement with the sponsor that specifies responsibilities, including required operation and maintenance. Records of operation are maintained for the life of the project.