Cooperative Agreement Award Summary

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded Scott County, Virginia a Cooperative Agreement totaling $951,482.50 on April 27, 2026, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) to address watershed damage in Scott County. The award funds emergency recovery measures including debris and sediment removal from waterways and floodplains, restoration of hydraulic capacity in channels, and implementation of erosion control measures to mitigate imminent hazards to life and property. The project is scheduled for completion by November 1, 2027.

As the project sponsor and awardee, Scott County Board of Supervisors will be responsible for project implementation, obtaining necessary permits and land rights, providing local cost-share contributions, and assuming long-term operation and maintenance responsibilities. The Emergency Watershed Protection Program provides financial and technical assistance following natural disasters that create watershed impairments; eligible activities focus on runoff retardation, erosion prevention, and floodplain restoration to address conditions posing threats to health, life, and property. This cooperative agreement represents NRCS's commitment to supporting local government entities in implementing critical post-disaster watershed recovery and stabilization work.