Design of flood protection measures as identified in the upper MUD creek watershed plan EA authorized by nrcs september 2024 for MUD creek watershed custer county nebraska

The Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service awarded a $1.841 million Cooperative Agreement to the Lower Loup Natural Resources District on May 8, 2026, for design and implementation of flood protection measures identified in the Upper Mud Creek Watershed Plan Environmental Assessment, authorized by NRCS in September 2024, covering the Mud Creek Watershed in Custer County, Nebraska. The award funds work under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention program (CFDA 10.904), which provides technical and financial assistance for watershed protection and land and water resource development to state and local agencies, tribal governments, and other entities.

The recipient is Lower Loup Natural Resources District, a Nebraska state government entity and specialized water resource management organization focused on watershed protection and flood mitigation across central Nebraska. Work will be performed in Nebraska with completion expected by June 30, 2028. The Cooperative Agreement obligates $1.841 million to support the design phase and subsequent implementation of flood control infrastructure within the Upper Mud Creek Watershed as specified in the approved watershed plan.