Removal of tornado debris along wolf creek near roberts mill pond road in ST clair county alabama

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded Saint Clair County a cooperative agreement valued at $162,031.65 on March 11, 2026, for removal of tornado debris along Wolf Creek near Roberts Mill Pond Road in St. Clair County, Alabama, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923).

The award funds emergency recovery measures to relieve imminent hazards to life and property created by natural disaster. Work is to be completed by June 29, 2026, and performed in St. Clair County, Alabama. Saint Clair County serves as the project sponsor and recipient, with responsibility for obtaining necessary land rights, permits, and carrying out operation and maintenance activities. The recipient is obligated to furnish local cost-share and accomplish installation of work, either through federal or local contracts. Records of operation are maintained for the life of the project.

The Emergency Watershed Protection Program assists sponsors, landowners, and operators in implementing emergency recovery measures for runoff retardation and erosion prevention when a natural disaster has created watershed impairment posing a threat to health, life, and property. Project sponsors must submit formal requests to the NRCS state conservationist within 60 days of the natural disaster occurrence. NRCS enters into a cooperative agreement with the sponsor before release of financial assistance, specifying responsibilities including required operation and maintenance activities.