Ewpp project number 5118 in harris county, texas, for implementation of recovery measures

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded Harris County Flood Control a $1.555 million cooperative agreement on March 26, 2026 to implement recovery measures under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923). The award, obligating $1,555,619, supports EWPP Project Number 5118 in Harris County, Texas. The program assists sponsors, landowners, and operators in implementing emergency recovery measures for runoff retardation and erosion prevention to address imminent hazards to life and property created by natural disasters. Performance extends through September 30, 2026 in Texas. Harris County Flood Control Support Services Division, a county agency based in Houston, delivers stormwater infrastructure design, construction, emergency watershed protection, and flood-risk assessment services. The organization holds a substantial federal portfolio, serving as a prime recipient on 47 awards and sub-recipient on 27 awards, with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Agriculture comprising the largest share of its funding sources. Recent work clusters in stormwater detention basin design and construction, flood-mitigation engineering, and sediment removal across Houston-area watersheds.