Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded County of Albemarle a Cooperative Agreement valued at $505,876.00 under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program (CFDA 10.923) to implement recovery measures in Albemarle County, Virginia. The award, issued on May 6, 2026, with a completion date of May 1, 2027, provides federal funding and technical assistance to address watershed impairment and emergency recovery needs caused by natural disaster impacts. The EWP Program authorizes eligible project sponsors—including state and local governments—to conduct runoff retardation, erosion prevention, streambank stabilization, debris removal, and floodplain restoration activities designed to relieve imminent hazards to life and property.

Under this agreement, County of Albemarle will implement specific emergency recovery measures that have been determined to address threats to health, life, and property within its jurisdiction. The county is responsible for providing required local cost-share contributions, obtaining necessary land rights and permits, and assuming long-term operation and maintenance responsibilities for installed practices. Project performance is contingent upon execution of the formal Cooperative Agreement between NRCS and the county, with all work undertaken following agreement execution and continuing until recovery measures are fully installed or work is terminated by mutual agreement.