Buncombe County -- December 5, 2024: Press Release: Helene Recovery: USDA Emergency Watershed Protection Program Offers Support for Damaged Infrastructure
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    Buncombe County residents with damage or severe erosion from Helene causing a threat to a structure, road, bridge, culvert, or other infrastructure could be eligible for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program. The
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    EWP Program assists landowners with repairing damage that is threatening their property's safety.
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    EWP Assists with:
    Debris-clogged waterways
    Unstable streambanks
    Severe erosion jeopardizing public infrastructure
    Wind-borne debris removal
    Steep slopes that have lost ground cover and are endangered of sliding.
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    The disaster-related damage must be causing a threat to an existing structure, road, bridge, or other infrastructure to be eligible.
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    While this program does fund repairs, the timeline for repairs is generally 1-3 years.
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    Landowners who would like to be evaluated for EWP program funding have two ways to submit their information:
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    1. Online: ย Buncombe County Property Damage Form Please include photos of the damage if possible as that is immensely valuable during the review process.
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    2. Phone: 828-250-4785. Provide your name, address, and a brief description of the damage and Buncombe County Soil & Waterย 
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    Conservation will reach out as soon as possible.
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    The Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District works in partnership with USDAโ€™s Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) to implement the EWP program. The Buncombe County Soil & Water Conservation District's mission is to conserve the soil, water, and related natural resources of Buncombe County by providing education, information, technical assistance, and economic incentives to County residents.
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