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Dickenson County board approves USDA flood‑cleanup agreement, contingent on attorney review
Summary
The Dickenson County Board approved participation in a USDA Emergency Watershed Protection (EWPP) grant that identifies five cleanup sites. Approval is contingent on the county attorney’s written signoff; staff warned construction may require a 25% county cost share and that final site work will follow engineering estimates.
The Dickenson County Board of Supervisors voted to accept a USDA Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWPP) grant agreement, approving board participation contingent on the county attorney’s written approval and assurances the county will be protected from cost overruns.
Staff member Mister Martin told the board he met with Kelly from the USDA, who explained USDA and partner agencies FEMA and BDM helped select five potential project sites. Martin said USDA will provide 100% funding for initial engineering and technical…
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