In the aftermath of a wildfire or flood, you may be eligible for technical and financial assistance from our district, in conjunction with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), to prevent further damage to your property from flooding, runoff, and erosion under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP).

This program provides assistance to safeguard people and property following natural disasters, such as wildfires. EWP work may include repairing existing water controls—levees, dikes, and other flood retarding structures; removing debris and sediment from water courses to prevent future flooding; establishing vegetative cover; and protecting streambanks, all work that can be sponsored and completed by the RCD. If the project qualifies, NRCS pays up to 75% of the construction costs of eligible emergency treatments. The 25% cost share would be paid by the landowner, with possible reimbursement through the Office of Emergency Services or other emergency programs. Additional information about the EWP program is available through the NRCS web site at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/.

If you feel you may require assistance to prevent erosion or flooding, please complete the card below and either e-mail or send it to our office. One of our resource technicians will call you to set up a meeting, look at potential erosion or flooding problems, and coordinate with NRCS to prepare a damage survey report to determine your eligibility under the Emergency Watershed Protection Program.