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NRCS-PA Accepting Applications For Emergency Watershed Protection Assistance In PA; DEP To Pay 25% Local Share
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USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA State Conservationist Denise Coleman Monday announced NRCS-Pennsylvania is currently taking applications for Emergency Watershed Program assistance in Berks, Bradford, Chester, Columbia, Dauphin, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montour, Northampton, Schuylkill, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming, and York Counties. Applications will be taken until October 15. The funding will enable NRCS to assist local government entities in stabilizing severely eroding stream banks that threaten homes, business, and utilities. This funding will be used to help restore streams whose natural flows were disrupted by the flooding from the July 21, 2018 storm or later. "These funds will provide critical assistance to Pennsylvania residents and businesses and continue the federal partnership for environmental restoration projects on private lands damaged by natural disaster," Coleman said. The funding is being made available through the NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection Program. On Thursday, Gov. Wolf announced DEP is making available funding to pay for the 25 percent share normally paid by municipalities for these emergency projects. “Getting our communities back on their feet after these floods is one of my administration’s top priorities, and these grants to local governments will help make sure that flooding can be reduced in the future,” said Governor Wolf. “DEP will work collaboratively with the federal government on the design, permitting, and construction of these projects so that we can ensure long-term protection from flooding.” “Restoring and repairing streambanks in these areas can help protect residents from future flooding,” said DEP Secretary Patrick McDonnell. “We are grateful to NRCS for making this funding available and are looking forward to working with affected local governments to begin this important work.” EWP assists with the implementation of critical emergency measures needed to address public safety and restoration efforts. Typical streambank restoration projects funded under EWP include removing debris from waterways, protecting eroded stream banks, reseeding damaged areas, and in some cases, purchasing floodplain easements on eligible land. Maintenance and repair of existing structures along a waterway are not eligible for funding. Eligible sites must have a home (permanent residence) or business located within 50’ of a stream and have experienced severe streambank damage. Examples include several feet or more of bank loss, exposed foundations, or the total failure of existing streambank structures. Damage to homes and businesses caused by high flood water is not eligible for assistance. Through EWP, NRCS provides up to 75 percent of the construction funds needed to restore areas damaged by flooding. The community, local, or state sponsor for the work must pay the remaining costs, which can be provided by cash and/or in-kind services. Program policy does not allow NRCS to directly contract with individual landowners. Please contact your local NRCS office for more information. Visit the Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA webpage for more information on technical and financial assistance available from NRCS. Related Stories: PA Grazing Lands Coalition Releases New Grapevine Grazing & Soil Health Podcast Series Penn State Extension Holds 3 Rain Barrel Workshops In Bethlehem Sept. 29 Op-Ed: Of Pennsylvania Floods And Our Future NewsClips: How Much Rain Could Central PA See From Hurricane Florence? Remnants Of Florence Could Lead To Heavy Rain In Lancaster County Next Week Susquehanna River Covers Columbia River Park In Lancaster County Army Corps: Dams, Reservoirs Kept Flood Damage From Being Much Worse Army Corps: Reservoirs Prevented More Severe Flooding In Pittsburgh Western PA Pounded By More Than 6 Inches Of Rain, Emergencies New Flooding Across PA Happening As Persistent Rain Continues Wilkes-Barre Retains Best Rating In PA For Flood Insurance Program Editorial: National Flood Insurance Program Adrift Williamsport Receives $1 Million Toward Relief Wells For Levee Project Raystown Lake Boat Launches, Campgrounds Closing Due To Heavy Rain Minor Flooding Reported Along Some Waterways In Central PA Crable: Floods Damage Sewage Plants In Manheim, Mount Joy, Lancaster Reports Stormwater Overflows Days Of Rain Cause Major Flooding, Ceiling Collapse At Philly High School Landslide Closes Portion Of Pittsburgh’s Elliott Neighborhood Monongahela House Evacuated Over Ground Movement Whitney Residents Turn To Unity Officials For Help With Flooding In Westmoreland Storm Aftermath In S. Huntingdon Includes Landslide, Washed-Out Bridge Continued Evacuations, Flooding Kept Philipsburg-Osceola Firefighters Busy Sinkholes, Flooding: Here Are What Roads To Still Avoid In Centre County Penn State To Close Some Grass Lots For Saturday’s Game Due To Rain Editorial: Flooding Has Blair County Area On Guard Susquehanna River Near Flood Stage In Williamsport As Hurricane Florence Nears Coast 100 People Evacuated In Derry, Westmoreland County Below Lower Ridge Dam Valley High School Dismissed Early In Westmoreland Due To Rising Little Pucketa Creek Cleanup Begins As Rain Stops Falling In Alle-Kiski Valley Images Reveal Flooding Devastation Across Western PA AP: Allegheny County Declares Disaster Emergency Due To Flooding Rising Water Swamp Blair County Region Bald Eagle Creek Continues To Rise In Centre County Causing Flooding, Evacuations GoFundMe: Salts Springs Park Restoration, Susquehanna County At Rodale Institute, A Rainstorm A Day Kept The Apples Away: Festival Canceled Why Did Lancaster County Have So Much Flooding This Summer? Luzerne County Flood Authority Looking At Project To Raise Homes In West Pittston Altoona Area Exceeds Yearly Rainfall Average Lancaster County Eclipses Average Annual Rainfall For Year Scott Wagner Sees What’s Left After Flood In York County Editorial: Florence Is Our Climate Change Frankenstein; Now What? NWS Middle Atlantic River Forecast Center Major Flooding Occurring Or Forecast Map [Posted: Sept. 13, 2018] |
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