Emergency watershed protection program project in gila CO AZ. Clearing and snagging and streambank stabilization along bloody tanks wash

The National Resources Conservation Service awarded a Cooperative Agreement worth $7,639,987.30 to the Town of Miami, Arizona Municipal Property Corp on April 16, 2026, under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (CFDA 10.923) to fund clearing, snagging, and streambank stabilization along Bloody Tanks Wash in Gila County, Arizona.

The work addresses emergency recovery measures for runoff retardation and erosion prevention following a natural disaster that created an imminent hazard to life and property. The Town of Miami serves as project sponsor responsible for implementation, local cost-sharing, securing land rights and permits, and long-term operation and maintenance of the completed work. Performance occurs in Arizona, with an ultimate completion date of October 23, 2026. Under the EWP Program, sponsors must apply within 60 days of the natural disaster occurrence and commit to assumed responsibilities including cost-share contribution, land acquisition and rights, permitting, and ongoing maintenance. NRCS will not provide funding for activities undertaken prior to execution of the Cooperative Agreement.