Henderson county for EWP program project no. 5044_116 in henderson county, north carolina for implementation of recovery measures

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded Henderson County Government a $9.482840 million cooperative agreement on July 28, 2026, to implement emergency recovery measures under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) in Henderson County, North Carolina.

The award funds runoff retardation and erosion prevention measures designed to relieve imminent hazards to life and property created by natural disaster impacts on the county's watershed. Work is performed in Henderson County, North Carolina, with a period of performance extending through September 27, 2027. The EWP Program assists sponsors and landowners in implementing recovery measures where current land or watershed conditions pose threats to health, life, and property as a result of sudden natural disaster impairment. Henderson County Government, as the project sponsor and recipient, is responsible for furnishing local cost share, obtaining necessary land rights and permits, and accomplishing installation of work either through federal or local contracts. Operation and maintenance records are maintained for the life of the project.