Conservation payments in 2nd District of Idaho (Rep. Michael Simpson) totaled $781 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Conservation Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Conservation Reserve Program | $747,340,254 |
| Grasslands Reserve Program | $16,050,696 |
| Environmental Quality Incentives Program | $13,619,511 |
| Miscellaneous Conservation Programs | $3,574,582 |
| Wetlands Reserve Program | $173,019 |
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