Design and installation of emergency watershed protection EWP program measures for city of price 2025

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $1.065 million Cooperative Agreement to City of Price on April 10, 2026, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) for design and installation of emergency watershed protection measures in response to flash flooding in Carbon County, Utah.

City of Price, a municipality in Carbon County, Utah, serves as the recipient and project sponsor. The award obligates $1,065,154.72 with an ultimate completion date of September 13, 2026. Work is performed in Utah.

The Emergency Watershed Protection Program assists project sponsors in implementing emergency recovery measures for runoff retardation and erosion prevention to relieve imminent hazards to life and property created by natural disasters. Program funding depends on emergency supplemental appropriations and is not line-item funded. Sponsors must apply to the state conservationist within 60 days of disaster occurrence and enter into a Cooperative Agreement with NRCS specifying responsibilities including local cost-share, land rights acquisition, permits, and operation and maintenance. The program continues until all recovery measures are installed or installation is terminated by mutual agreement.