Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program

The Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program provides for cooperation between the Federal government and the States and their political subdivisions in a program to prevent erosion, floodwater, and sediment damage; to further the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water; and to further the conservation and proper utilization of land in authorized watersheds.

The National NRCS website has very good information about Landscape Planning programs including the Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations Program. Please see those links and the information materials below.

• Aging Irrigation Infrastructure and WFPO Webinar April 19, 2022, Meeting Recording (YouTube)
• Watershed and Flood Prevention Program Fact Sheet (PDF; 530KB)
• Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program Project Purposes (PDF; 291KB)
• Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program Sponsor Responsibilities (PDF; 155KB)
• Watershed Programs Application Process Step-By-Step Guide (PDF; 1.5MB)
• Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations (WFPO) Program brochure (PDF; 933KB)

Contact

Cory Wolfe
Civil Engineer
Phone: 406-587-6994
Email: Cory.Wolfe