USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE LAW (BIL) WATERSHED AND FLOOD PREVENTION OPERATIONS (WFPO) PROGRAM
FUNDING Round 2: April 21, 2022
City of Dumas - AR1 The City of Dumas requests assistance to conduct a PIFR and planning for a watershed project located within the Canal No. 19-Canal No. 18, Headwaters Boeuf River, Canal No. 81, and Clay Bayou Watersheds. The City of Dumas is experiencing flooding that impacts safety, comfort, and quality of life. Over the past 5 years, flooding has caused significant problems for both humans and property. Flooding and poverty are the two intertwined socioeconomic and environmental problems that have existed within Dumas for decades. Desha County also has roads, highways, streets, and bridges that continue to deteriorate due to more frequent flooding events.
City of Altheimer - AR4 The Arkansas Black Mayors Association and City of Altheimer, AR request assistance with conducting a PIFR and planning for a potential watershed project for Little Bayou Meto watershed in Jefferson County, AR. Flooding from heavy rainstorm events has damaged commercial and residential properties and roadways, resulting in displaced residents.
City of Blytheville - AR1 The City of Blytheville requests assistance to conduct a Preliminary Investigation and Feasibility Report (PIFR) for a project within Pemiscot Bayou Watershed and the Tyronza River Watershed. Over the past 5 years, flooding has caused significant problems for both humans, property and deteriorated existing infrastructure. Flooding and poverty are the two intertwined socioeconomic and environmental problems that have existed within Blytheville for decades.
City of Camden - AR4 The City of Camden requests assistance to conduct a PIFR, Planning, Design, and Construction project in the Freeo Creek-Ouachita River & North Bayou-Two Bayou Watersheds. The city is experiencing flooding that impacts safety, comfort, and quality of life. Over the past 5 years, flooding has caused significant problems for both humans and property. Flooding and poverty are the two intertwined socioeconomic and environmental problems that have existed within Camden for decades. Also, Camden and Ouachita County have roads, highways, streets, and bridges that continue to deteriorate due to more frequent flooding events.
City of Cotton Plant - AR1 The City of Cotton Plant requests assistance to conduct a Preliminary Investigation and Feasibility Report for a watershed project in the Buffalo Creek - Bayou DeView Watershed. The City of Cotton Plant is experiencing flooding that impacts safety, comfort, and quality of life. Over the past 5 years, flooding has caused significant problems for both humans and property. Flooding and poverty are the two intertwined socioeconomic and environmental problems that have existed within Cotton Plant for decades. Also, Cotton Plant and Woodruff County have roads, highways, streets, and bridges that continue to deteriorate due to more frequent flooding events.
City of El Dorado - AR4 The City of El Dorado requests assistance to conduct a preliminary investigation and feasibility report (PIFR), and subsequent Planning, Design, and Construction for a WFPO project located within the Hibank Creek-Bayou de Loutre, Little Cornie Bayou, and Haynes Creek-Smackover Creek Watersheds. Over the past 5 years, flooding has caused significant problems for both humans and property. Flooding and poverty are the two intertwined socioeconomic and environmental problems that have existed within El Dorado for decades. Also, Union County has roads, highways, streets, and bridges that continue to deteriorate due to more frequent flooding events.
City of Eudora - AR1 The Arkansas Black Mayors Association and City of Eudora, AR request assistance with conducting a PIFR and planning for a potential watershed project for Camp Bayou Canal Boeuf River, Caney Bayou, Grand Lake-Bayou Macon, and Tiger Bayou watersheds in Chicot County, AR. Flooding from heavy rainstorm events has damaged commercial and residential properties and roadways, resulting in displaced residents.
Cities of Forrest City - Haynes - Marianna - AR1 The Cities of Forrest City, Haynes, and Marianna collectively request assistance to conduct a PIFR, Planning, Design, and Construction for a PL-566 project in the Larkin Creek - L'Anguille River Watershed. These cities are experiencing flooding that impacts safety, comfort, and quality of life. Over the past 5 years, flooding has caused significant problems for both humans and property. Flooding and poverty are the two intertwined socioeconomic and environmental problems that have existed within these cities for decades. Also, St. Francis County and Lee County have roads, highways, streets, and bridges that continue to deteriorate due to more frequent flooding events.
City of Fountain Hill – AR4 The Arkansas Black Mayors Association and City of Fountain Hill, AR request assistance with conducting a Preliminary Investigation Feasibility Report (PIFR) for a potential watershed project in the Snake River - Saline River watersheds in Ashley County, Arkansas. Flooding from heavy rainstorm events has damaged commercial and residential properties and roadways, resulting in displaced residents.
City of Fulton - AR4 The City of Fulton requests assistance to conduct a Preliminary Investigation and Feasibility Report for a possible PL-566 project in the Bois d'Arc Creek - Red River Watershed. The City of Fulton is reportedly experiencing flooding within the city limits that impacts safety, comfort, and quality of life. They also experience roadway flooding that impedes commerce into and out of the city. Non-point source pollution is also of concern.
City of Hughes and Jennette - AR1 The Arkansas Black Mayors Association's (ABMA) and city of Hughes and Jennette would like to request assistance with conducting a Preliminary Investigation and Feasibility Report (PIFR and planning for a watershed project for the Blackfish Bayou in St. Francis County. Flooding has caused significant problems, both human and property in our city over the past five years. The ABMA and the City have a unique and trusting relationship with their community, thus both entities are prepared to team together as co-sponsors for this initiative.
Lick Creek-Big Creek Watershed - AR1 Lick Creek serves the local Durham, Arkansas community and is listed as an impaired stream that threatens local water resource. Funds will be used to implement conservation practices that restore the watershed, improve water quality, and implement ag-water management practices.
Long Lake Bayou-Little Bee Bayou Watershed - AR1 Little Bee Bayou is located in Phillips County, Arkansas. Restoration work is being planned to restore the watershed that is currently impairing access to and from Lake Bayou due to rising sediment and vegetation. The plan will address flood prevention, ag water management and provide watershed protection. The Little Bee watershed provides an abundance of habitat and food sources for wildlife, including nearby White River National Wildlife Refuge, and recreational opportunity for the surrounding community.
City of Madison - AR1 The City of Madison, Arkansas Black Mayors Association, and East Arkansas Enterprise Community request assistance with conducting a PIFR and planning for a potential watershed project for L'Anguille River - St. Francis River watershed in St. Francis County, AR. Flooding from heavy rainstorm events has damaged commercial and residential properties and roadways, resulting in displaced residents.
City of Menifee - AR2 The City of Menifee requests assistance to conduct a PIFR for a possible PL-566 project in the Rocky Cypress Creek-Arkansas River Watershed and the Lower Cadron Creek Watershed. The city is experiencing flooding that impacts safety, comfort, and quality of life. Over the past 5 years, flooding has caused significant problems for both humans and property. Flooding and poverty are the two intertwined socioeconomic and environmental problems that have existed for decades. Also, Menifee and Conway County have roads, highways, streets, and bridges that continue to deteriorate due to more frequent flooding events.
City of Pine Bluff - AR4 The City of Pine Bluff requests assistance to conduct the PIFR, Planning, Design, and Construction for a PL-566 project in 9 sub-watersheds: Bayou Bartholomew Headwaters, Caney Creek-Caney Bayou, Caney Creek-Arkansas River, Plum Bayou-Arkansas River, Cousart Bayou Headwaters-Lake Alice, Imbeau Bayou, Nevins Creek, Upper Deep Bayou, and Boggy Bayou-Bayou Bartholomew Watershed. The city is experiencing flooding that impacts safety, comfort, and quality of life. Over the past 5 years, flooding has caused significant problems for both humans and property. Flooding and poverty are the two intertwined socioeconomic and environmental problems that have existed within these cities for decades. Also, Jefferson County has roads, highways, streets, and bridges that continue to deteriorate due to more frequent flooding events.
Cities of Stamps and Lewisville - AR4 The Cities of Stamps and Lewisville request assistance to conduct a PIFR and planning for a project in the Lake Erling-Bodeau Creek watershed. The cities have experienced flooding that impacts the safety, comfort, quality of life and deteriorates existing infrastructure throughout Lafayette County. Flooding and poverty are two intertwined socioeconomic and environmental problems that have existed within Stamps and Lewisville for decades.
City of Turrell - AR1 The City of Turrell requests assistance to conduct a PIFR and planning for a possible WEPO project in the Big Creek Watershed. The City of Turrell is experiencing flooding that impacts safety, comfort, and quality of life. Over the past 5 years, flooding has caused significant problems for both humans and property. Flooding and poverty are the two intertwined socioeconomic and environmental problems that have existed within Turrell for decades. Also, Crittenden County has roads, highways, streets, and bridges that continue to deteriorate due to more frequent flooding events.
City of Wilmot - AR4 The Arkansas Black Mayors Association and City of Wilmot, AR request assistance with conducting a PIFR, Planning, Design, and Construction for a potential watershed project for Camp Bayou & Overflow Creek watersheds in Ashley County, AR. Flooding from heavy rainstorm events has damaged commercial and residential properties and roadways, resulting in displaced residents.
