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Emergency watershed protection measures

Actions taken after a natural disaster (like floods or wildfires) to protect a watershed, which includes areas of land that drain into a common body of water. These actions might involve stabilizing stream banks, clearing debris, or repairing damaged infrastructure to prevent further erosion or flooding.

Preagreement costs

Expenses incurred by a local government or Indian Tribe for emergency cleanup or protection work *before* they formally sign an agreement with the federal government for financial assistance.

Sponsor

A State or local government or an Indian Tribe that is responsible for carrying out or overseeing an emergency watershed protection project, often in partnership with the federal government.

Agricultural Credit Act of 1978

A federal law that provides various forms of financial assistance and programs related to agriculture, including some provisions for disaster relief and natural resource conservation like the Emergency Watershed Program.

Indian Tribe

Any Indian tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.