Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded County of Grant, New Mexico a Cooperative Agreement valued at $5.4 million on February 17, 2026, under the Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program (CFDA 10.923) to implement flood protection and recovery measures in the Mimbres Valley. The project, identified as DSR 35-02-25-5048-001 and titled "Flood Protection in the Mimbres Valley: Trout Fire and Flood," addresses watershed impairments resulting from natural disaster impacts. The award obligates funds through the ultimate completion date of August 6, 2026, providing the County with resources to execute emergency recovery activities designed to relieve imminent hazards to life and property.

Under the EWP Program framework, County of Grant will implement emergency watershed protection practices that may include runoff retardation, erosion prevention, debris removal, streambank stabilization, and floodplain restoration activities within the Mimbres Valley area. As the project sponsor, the County assumes responsibility for local cost-sharing, securing necessary land rights and permits, accomplishing the installation of work, and maintaining operations and maintenance obligations throughout the project lifecycle. The Cooperative Agreement structure ensures that NRCS provides both financial and technical assistance while establishing clear accountability measures for the County's execution of critical infrastructure protection and environmental recovery efforts.