EWP project 5082 2025 spring floods february 15 and 16 through april 6 kentucky statewide for implementation of recovery measures and debris removal…

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $1.451904 million cooperative agreement to Perry County Fiscal Court on March 5, 2026, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) to implement recovery measures and debris removal from 2025 spring flooding occurring February 15 and 16 through April 6 in Kentucky statewide.

Perry County Fiscal Court, operating as Perry Co Road Dept, is a county government entity in Hazard, Kentucky. The cooperative agreement obligated $1,451,904.50 with a completion date of October 2, 2026. Performance takes place across Kentucky. The Emergency Watershed Protection Program assists project sponsors in implementing emergency recovery measures for runoff retardation and erosion prevention to relieve imminent hazards to life and property created by natural disasters. Eligible sponsors must apply to the state conservationist within 60 days of disaster occurrence and commit to local cost-share, land rights acquisition, permits, and operation and maintenance responsibilities.