Conservation payments in Essex County, Massachusetts totaled $346,169 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Essex County, Massachusetts Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $1,538,669 | 27.6% | 27.6% |
| 2 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $890,158 | 15.9% | 43.5% |
| 3 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $871,875 | 15.6% | 59.1% |
| 4 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $616,850 | 11.0% | 70.2% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $351,450 | 6.3% | 76.5% |
| 6 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $346,169 | 6.2% | 82.7% |
| 7 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $339,639 | 6.1% | 88.7% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $235,727 | 4.2% | 93.0% |
| 9 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $189,397 | 3.4% | 96.3% |
| 10 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $145,435 | 2.6% | 99.0% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $41,487 | 0.7% | 99.7% |
| 12 | Dukes County, Massachusetts | $15,412 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| 13 | Nantucket County, Massachusetts | $1,500 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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