Conservation payments in Michigan totaled $595 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Michigan Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10th District of Michigan (Rep. Paul Mitchell) | $81,855,290 | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| 2 | 7th District of Michigan (Rep. Tim Walberg) | $72,842,311 | 12.3% | 26.0% |
| 3 | 4th District of Michigan (Rep. John Moolenaar) | $41,170,247 | 6.9% | 32.9% |
| 4 | 6th District of Michigan (Rep. Fred Upton) | $19,348,875 | 3.3% | 36.2% |
| 5 | 1st District of Michigan (Rep. Jack Bergman) | $11,795,357 | 2.0% | 38.2% |
| 6 | 2nd District of Michigan (Rep. Bill Huizenga) | $2,312,772 | 0.4% | 38.6% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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