Conservation payments in 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) totaled $447 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Conservation Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Conservation Reserve Program | $431,723,632 |
| Environmental Quality Incentives Program | $9,663,223 |
| Miscellaneous Conservation Programs | $2,266,979 |
| Wetlands Reserve Program | $2,228,815 |
| Water Bank Program | $753,036 |
| Grasslands Reserve Program | $340,703 |
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