Wyoming NRCS is Accepting Applications from qualified Sponsors for the Public Law-566 Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program

CASPER, Wyo., March 6, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications from qualified sponsors from Wyoming for the PL566 Watershed and Flood Prevention (WFPO) program, which offers financial and technical assistance to address resource concerns.

While USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts WFPO applications year-round, Wyoming Sponsors should apply by May 16, 2025 to be considered for funding in the current cycle. Applications received after the ranking date will automatically be considered during the next funding cycle. Funding is provided through a competitive process.

The WFPO program provides technical and financial assistance to States, local governments and Tribal organizations to help plan and implement authorized watershed projects for the purpose of:
•    Flood Prevention
•    Watershed Protection
•    Public Recreation
•    Public Fish and Wildlife
•    Agricultural Water Management
•    Municipal and Industrial Water Supply

To apply for the WFPO program please submit a letter to the Wyoming State Conservationist to request WFPO planning assistance.  The request template and additional resources can be found on the NRCS Watershed Programs website.

Please contact Shawn Follum, State Conservation Engineer, at shawn.follum@usda.gov or (307) 233-6748; or Regan Kirchner, Watershed Manager, at regan.kirchner@usda.gov or (307) 233-6743 with questions regarding the development of your requests.

More Information

To learn more about NRCS programs, producers can contact their local USDA Service Center.  Producers can also apply for NRCS programs, manage conservation plans and contracts, and view and print conservation maps by logging into their farmers.gov account. If you don’t have an account, sign up today.

For more than 90 years, NRCS has helped farmers, ranchers and forestland owners make investments in their operations and local communities to improve the quality of our air, water, soil, and wildlife habitat.  NRCS uses the latest science and technology to help keep working lands working, boost agricultural economies, and increase the competitiveness of American agriculture. NRCS provides one-on-one, personalized advice and financial assistance and works with producers to help them reach their goals through voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs. For more information, visit nrcs.usda.gov. 

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