Conservation Reserve Program payments in Puerto Rico totaled $878,205 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $527,703 | 60.1% | 60.1% |
| 2 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $167,375 | 19.1% | 79.1% |
| 3 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $133,462 | 15.2% | 94.3% |
| 4 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $25,496 | 2.9% | 97.2% |
| 5 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $23,209 | 2.6% | 99.9% |
| 6 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $960 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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