Help Available To Farmers and Producers After Flooding

NRCS is reminding farmers, producers and landowners across Washington that assistance is available after floods. The agency provides technical and financial help to reduce threats to life and property caused by watershed damage and erosion.

"When natural disasters hit, the USDA and NRCS are here to help communities recover and protect their land from future damage," said Roylene Comes At Night, NRCS-Washington’s State Conservationist. "These programs provide critical support to address erosion, repair damage and keep people safe".

Communities and private landowners across the state can access two key resources for guidance:

The Emergency Watershed Protection Program fact sheet details how NRCS can help relieve imminent hazards to life and property after a natural disaster. This includes removing stream debris, repairing drainage facilities and reshaping eroded banks.
The USDA Disaster Assistance Programs At a Glance Fact Sheet offers a broad overview of various USDA programs that can assist with specific losses.

NRCS noted for EWP program assistance, a project sponsor (such as a city, county, state, or conservation district) must submit a formal request to the NRCS state conservationist. While local and state disaster declarations are not required, sponsors must have eminent domain authorities and are responsible for providing land rights and the local cost share. Landowners and Tribes seeking assistance should contact their local USDA service center to discuss eligibility and options.

Farmers and producers can also apply for other NRCS programs, manage conservation plans and contracts, and view and print conservation maps by logging into their farmers.gov account. If you don’t have an account, sign up today. To learn how to sign up for free email and text alerts about the latest NRCS program and national funding opportunities, Click Here.

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Filed Under: flooding, nrcs, western Washington

Categories: Washington, Weather