Tree Assistance Program payments in Lee County, Alabama totaled $1,160 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lee County, Alabama Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Alabama (Rep. Bradley Byrne) | $607,174 | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Alabama (Rep. Martha Roby) | $107,907 | 3.7% | 24.7% |
| 3 | 7th District of Alabama (Rep. Terri Sewell) | $2,351 | 0.1% | 24.8% |
| 4 | 4th District of Alabama (Rep. Robert Aderholt) | $1,575 | 0.1% | 24.8% |
| 5 | 3rd District of Alabama (Rep. Mike Rogers) | $1,160 | 0.0% | 24.9% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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