Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Puerto Rico totaled $394,920 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $172,423 | 43.7% | 43.7% |
| 2 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $135,004 | 34.2% | 77.8% |
| 3 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $68,895 | 17.4% | 95.3% |
| 4 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $18,598 | 4.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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