Ewpp - archuleta CO, CO. DSR 08-03-25-5097-003. Protection of infrastructure from future flooding through streambank protection, DEB RIS removal, and other protection measures

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $3,251,028.50 Cooperative Agreement to the Town of Pagosa Springs on December 17, 2025, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) to protect infrastructure in Archuleta County, Colorado from future flooding through streambank protection, debris removal, and other protection measures.

The award funds emergency recovery measures addressing watershed impairment created by natural disaster. Eligible activities under EWP provide runoff retardation and soil erosion prevention, safeguard lives and property, and relieve imminent threats to health and property. The Town of Pagosa Springs, as project sponsor, is responsible for furnishing local cost share, obtaining necessary land rights and permits, and accomplishing installation of work—either through Federal or local contracts. The recipient must also carry out any required operation and maintenance responsibilities for the life of the project.

Performance occurs in Colorado and continues through November 15, 2026, or until all recovery measures are installed or installation is terminated by mutual agreement. Records of operation are maintained for the life of the project.