Wetlands Reserve Program payments in West Virginia totaled $77,964 from 1995-2021.
Congressional Districts in West Virginia Receiving Wetlands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | District | Wetlands Reserve Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of West Virginia (Rep. Alex Mooney) | $41,268 | 52.9% | 52.9% |
| 2 | 1st District of West Virginia (Rep. David McKinley) | $45 | 0.1% | 53.0% |
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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