Lincoln county, emergency watershed protection in lincoln county, new mexico for the removal of flood damaged structures that resulted from the south fork and salt fire on june 1, 2024 that created…

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $190.986 million cooperative agreement to Lincoln County, New Mexico on March 9, 2026, to fund emergency watershed protection and removal of flood-damaged structures that pose imminent hazards to life and property resulting from the South Fork and Salt Fires of June 1, 2024. The award falls under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923).

Lincoln County serves as the project sponsor responsible for accomplishing the installation of work and furnishing local cost share. The period of performance runs through September 5, 2026, with all work performed in New Mexico. The Emergency Watershed Protection Program assists sponsors in implementing emergency recovery measures for runoff retardation and erosion prevention to relieve imminent threats created by natural disasters. Eligible practices include those that safeguard lives and property and address sudden watershed impairment. Project sponsors must apply within 60 days of the natural disaster occurrence and enter into a cooperative agreement with NRCS specifying sponsor responsibilities, including operation and maintenance obligations. NRCS does not provide funding for work undertaken prior to agreement signing.

Lincoln county, emergency watershed protection in lincoln county, new mexico for the removal of flood damaged structures that resulted from the south fork and salt fire on june 1, 2024 that created imminent hazards to life and property.