"Lincoln County is looking for landowners who are willing to participate in a wildfire threat reduction/forest health improvement program funded by FEMA for forest thinning and forest waste disposal on private property. FEMA will pay 100% of project cost. The landowner must own property in the area(s) described in the attached instructions. The Sun Valley Water District is included as one of the County's high priority areas. The attached form must be completed and returned to the County as soon as possible. Call the County Planner at 258.5834, ext. 1 if you have questions." N.M. Forestry in Capitan also now has cost-share money available for thinning on a 70/30 basis. Local folks can apply by calling State Forestry in Capitan. FEMA HAZARD MITIGATION PROGRAM *100% paid by FEMA and Lincoln County *Project goal - 4,000 acres *Monies available - $4.5 Mil *Based on PROPERTY OWNER PARTICIPATION *Designed to protect all local water systems *Proposed treatment areas: Brady Canyon, Carrizo, Eagle Creek, Lakeshore/Flying J, Nogal, Southside of Highway 220, Sun Valley, Upper Cedar Creek, West Gavilan. Partners: U.S. Department of Homeland Security FEMA, Lincoln County, South Central Mountain RC&D Council, U.S. Forest Service, New Mexico State Forestry, New Mexico Emergency Management/Homeland Security and Little Bear Forest Reform Coalition. Project Coordinator: Justin King / King Industries (719) 510 0026 justin@king-projects.com
Mail the application to: Lincoln County Manager Attn: Hazard Mitigation Grant P.O. Box 711 Carrizozo, NM 88301
Please call or email the Sun Valley Office to get an application sent to you. 575-258-5240 or sunvalleywater@valornet.com
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