USDA-NRCS Launches Enrollment for Emergency Floodplain Easements in Illinois
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced the opening of enrollment for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program – Floodplain Easements (EWPP-FPE) in Illinois. Applications, which are due by June 26, 2026, aim to enhance flood resilience and restore floodplain functions, offering unique opportunities for procurement professionals in environmental services.