EWP work must be economically defensible and sound from an engineering standpoint. It cannot adversely affect downstream water rights. EWP funds cannot be used for operation and maintenance work or to repair private or public transportation facilities or utilities. The NRCS will pay 75 percent of the construction costs for EWP measures. Local sources must then provide cash or in-kind services for the remaining 25 percent.
Local sponsors are also responsible for any costs associated with land rights acquisition.