Emergency watershed protection home buyout program project 5082 in franklin county kentucky for implementation of recovery measures and obstruction removal

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $616,506.39 Cooperative Agreement to the City of Frankfort, Kentucky on June 18, 2026 under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) to implement recovery measures and obstruction removal for the Emergency Watershed Protection Home Buyout Program Project 5082 in Franklin County, Kentucky.

The EWP Program assists sponsors, landowners, and operators in implementing emergency recovery measures for runoff retardation and erosion prevention to relieve imminent hazards to life and property created by a natural disaster. Work will be performed in Kentucky with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2026. The City of Frankfort Finance Department holds the award as parent recipient and is responsible for accomplishing the installation of work and furnishing local cost share requirements.