Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program

in New HampshireTropical Storm Irene

Set up by Congress to respond to emergencies created by natural disasters.

Relieves imminent hazards to life and property caused by floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, windstorms, fires, and other natural occurrences.

All projects undertaken must be sponsored by a political subdivision of the state, such as a city, town, county, or conservation district.

What is EWP?

Clearing debris from clogged stream channels

Restoring vegetation Stabilizing eroded stream banks Purchasing floodplain easements

What are some typical projects?

NRCS may provide up to 75% of the total funds needed to restore the natural function of an impaired watershed. The remaining 25% must come from local sources and can be in the form of cash or in-kind services.

Public and private landowners are eligible for assistance but must be represented by a project sponsor. The project sponsor must be a legal unit of government such as a town, city, county, or conservation district.

Financial Assistance and Eligibility

FY 2012 Exigent EWP Projects

Location # Project Sites

$FA Obligation

Bartlett 4 $304,650.50Gorham 1 $119,751.00Woodstock 1 $55,605.00

FY 2012 Non-Exigent EWP ProjectsLocation # Project

Sites$FA Obligation

Alexandria 1 $20,625.00Gorham 3 $404,179.00Lyme 1 $352,500.00Woodstock 1 $6,060.00

TOTAL 17 $1,263,370.50

TS Irene EWP Projects

Lyme6

Lyme

Gorham

Gorham

Gorham10

Gorham11

12

Bartlett

13

Bartlett

14

Woodstock

Woodstock15