West virginia conservation agency for salt lick creek sites 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 rehabilitation planning and design, braxton county, WV under the PL566 watershed rehabilitation program

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded the West Virginia Conservation Agency a $827,755 Cooperative Agreement on July 15, 2026, to fund rehabilitation planning and design for Salt Lick Creek Sites 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9 under the Watershed Rehabilitation Program (CFDA 10.916).

The West Virginia Conservation Agency, a state government entity based in Charleston, will develop planning and design deliverables for the specified creek sites located in Braxton County, West Virginia. The Watershed Rehabilitation Program provides technical and financial assistance to rehabilitate dams originally constructed with USDA watershed program assistance, with the goal of extending dam life and meeting applicable safety and performance standards. Work extends through December 31, 2028. The program requires local sponsors to demonstrate favorable benefit-cost ratios, maintain current operation and maintenance of existing dams, secure necessary land rights and permits, commit local cost-share funding, and retain authority to operate and maintain the rehabilitated infrastructure for its operational life.