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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Watershed and Flood Prevention Act of 1954 Watershed and Flood Prevention Act of 1954 The term 'Watershed and Flood Prevention Act of 1954 ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' P.L. 83-566 (August 4, 1954) established USDA’s small watershed program administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service; purposes of projects built under this authority include flood reduction, sediment and erosion control, and water conservation. Since its inception, over $4.2 billion has been appropriated to this program which has constructed more than 1,600 projects. Also known as the PL-566 program'. Previous 5 Terms: waterfowl Waterfowl production areas Watershed watershed Watershed (drainage area) Next 5 Terms: Watershed and flood prevention operations Watershed divide Waterspout Waterstage recorder Waterstop (water bar) About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.