emergency watershed protection program
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Natural Resources Conservation Service
Emergency Watershed Protection Program
Florida Public Works ExpoJuly 9, 2014
EWPAuthority and Activation of EWP
Eligible Impairments
Eligible / Non-eligible Measures
Eligible Sponsors
EWP Process
Sponsor’s Responsibility
NRCS Role
Example Projects
Program Authority
“The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to undertake emergency measures, including the purchase of floodplain easements, for runoff retardation and soil-erosion prevention, in cooperation with landowners and land users, as the Secretary deems necessary to safeguard lives and property from floods, drought, and the products of erosion on any watershed whenever fire, flood, or any other natural occurrence is causing or has caused a sudden impairment of the watershed.”
7 CFR 624 EWP Final Rule, published April 4, 2005
Public Law 81–516, Section 216, 33 U.S.C. 701b, as amended:
NRCS EWP Policy
7 CFR Part 624
National Emergency Watershed Protection Program Manual – Title 390
Major Federal Laws & Presidential Executive Orders
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended
Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972
Executive Order 12898 “Environmental Justice”
National Historic Preservation Act, 16 U.S.C. 470f, as amended
Executive Order 11990, “Protection of Wetlands”
Executive Order 11988, “Floodplain Management”
Activation of the EWP Program
Presidential Declaration
NRCS State Conservationist Declaration
Letter of request from Sponsor
Eligible Sponsors
Local Units or Subdivisions of State Government
State Government (water management districts, drainage districts, etc.)
Other Governmental Entities
Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations
EWP Funding
There is no annual appropriation.
Funded by Congressional Supplemental.
Provides Financial (FA) & Technical Assistance (TA) Funds.
Eligibility Criteria Was damage a result of a natural disaster?
Is recovery measures for runoff retardation or soil erosion prevention?
Is there a threat to life and/or property?
Did the event caused a sudden impairment in the watershed?
Was an imminent threat created by this event?
Were structural repairs made twice within ten years?
Is the site economically defensible?
Must answer “Yes” to all these questions!
Eligible Watershed Impairments
Eligible Watershed ImpairmentsFloods
Eligible Watershed Impairments (Cont’d)
Fires
Eligible Watershed Impairments (Cont’d)
Excessive rainfall
Eligible Watershed Impairments (Cont’d)
Tornadoes
Eligible Watershed Impairments (Cont’d)
Hurricanes
Eligible Measures (Cont’d)
Debris Removal
Eligible Measures (Cont’d)
Stabilization of stream, canal, and channel banks
Eligible Measures (Cont’d)
Levee Repair
Ineligible Measures
Ineligible Measures
Restore agricultural productivityto farmland
Repair coastal erosion to beaches and shorelines
Ineligible Measures (Cont.)
Ineligible Measures (Cont.)
Flood fighting/rescue
Ineligible Measures (Cont.)
Replacement/Repair of Infrastructure
Ineligible Measures (Cont.)
Repairing roads
Ineligible Measures (Cont.)
Dredging for boat traffic
Ineligible Measures (Cont.)
Correcting Pre-existing Problems
EWP Process
Disaster occurs
Sponsor requests EWP
assistance
NRCS Completes
DSR
NRCS receives funding
NRCS/Sponsor enters into an
agreement
Sponsor obtains land rights, permits, etc.
Develop plans &
specifications
Complete construction O&M
Solicits bids & awardscontract
Sponsor requests assistance within 60 days of event or when access can be made to effected area.
NRCS completes Damage Survey Report (DSR) within 60 days of Sponsor’s request.
Sponsor completes project within 220 days of NRCS’ receipt of funding (10 days for exigency).
EWP Time Frame
Sponsor Responsibilities
Administer project agreements.
Obtain landrights.
Acquire permits.
Develop engineering plans and specifications.
Let and administer contracts (construction and technical services).
Provide construction inspection.
Sponsor Responsibilities (Cont’d)
Certify completed work.
Pay share of costs.
Provide O&M for structural measures.
Sponsor Responsibilities (Cont’d)
Share of eligible construction costs – 25%
Local 25%
Federal 75%
Limited resource area: Share of eligible construction costs – 10%
Federal 90% Local 10%
Reimbursement for Technical ServicesNon-Technical Services - 100% sponsor costs Obtain landrights.
Acquire permits.
Technical Services - reimbursable Survey.
Design and prepare plans and specifications.
Let and administer contracts.
Construction inspection.
Sponsor - Share of Construction Costs
Cash
“In-Kind” Goods or Services
Combination of Above
In-Kind Construction Goods and Services
Examples of In-kind “Goods or Services”
Materials
Labor
Equipment
NRCS’s Responsibilities
Work with Sponsor to determine EWP recovery needs.
Complete DSR with assistance from Sponsor.
Prepares Damage Survey Report (DSR)
Completed for each site.
Describes impairment and threats to life and property.
Describes scope, cost, and nature of work.
Documents effects.
NRCS’ Responsibilities (Con’t)
NRCS’ Responsibilities (Cont’d)
Provide technical assistance to sponsor.
Reimburse sponsor for eligible costs.
Monitor construction progress.
DSR
80’County Road (1100 cars/day)
$200,000 HouseIndian Site
(Potential Cultural Site)
Power Line
Eroded Bridge Approach
500 Home Subdivision
Log Jam & Debris Pile
Cole’s Bayou
Jamestown Road
Cransville, USA
Site Plan(no scale)
DSR (Con’t)
Provides a documentation for determining eligibility
Documents policy compliance (i.e., NEPA)
Supports funding request
Used to set priorities
Project Close Out
Sponsor: Certifies final construction.
Submits as-built drawings.
Submits documentation of all eligible costs (technical services and construction services).
Provides O&M for all structural measures.
Example Projects
Before
After
44City of Lauderhill
Before
After
45City of Doral
APWA Award
Before
After
47Santa Rosa County
Before
After
48Santa Rosa County
Before
After
49City of Miami Gardens
City of Ft. Pierce
Miami-Dade County
Miami-Dade County
St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County
Sponsor’s EWP Guide
FL NRCS EWP Contacts
Jesse Wilson, Program Manager, 352-338-9557
Jason Strenth, Agricultural Engineer, 352-338-9559
Tony Harvey, Agricultural Engineer, 352-338-9562
Equal Opportunity“The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) ”
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