Conservation payments in Puerto Rico totaled $1.3 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $700,126 | 55.0% | 55.0% |
| 2 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $302,379 | 23.8% | 78.7% |
| 3 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $133,462 | 10.5% | 89.2% |
| 4 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $68,895 | 5.4% | 94.6% |
| 5 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $44,094 | 3.5% | 98.1% |
| 6 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $23,209 | 1.8% | 99.9% |
| 7 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $960 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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