Conservation payments in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania totaled $23.2 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Fred Keller) | $95,323,948 | 18.9% | 18.9% |
| 2 | 13th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. John Joyce) | $39,656,036 | 7.9% | 26.8% |
| 3 | 15th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Glenn Thompson) | $10,463,400 | 2.1% | 28.8% |
| 4 | 9th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Daniel Meuser) | $4,283,362 | 0.8% | 29.7% |
| 5 | 14th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Guy Reschenthaler) | $1,207,806 | 0.2% | 29.9% |
| 6 | 8th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Matt Cartwright) | $17,218 | 0.0% | 29.9% |
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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