1. Tropical Storm Irene

2.  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.

3.  Clearing debris from clogged stream channels  Restoring vegetation  Stabilizing eroded stream banks  Purchasing floodplain easements

4.  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.

5. FY 2012 Exigent EWP Projects Location# Project Sites$FA Obligation Bartlett4$304,650.50 Gorham1$119,751.00 Woodstock1$55,605.00 FY 2012 Non-Exigent EWP Projects Location# Project Sites$FA Obligation Alexandria1$20,625.00 Gorham3$404,179.00 Lyme1$352,500.00 Woodstock1$6,060.00 TOTAL17$1,263,370.50

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