Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Merced County, California totaled $1.9 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Merced County, California Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuolumne County, California | $2,146,004 | 24.2% | 24.2% |
| 2 | Merced County, California | $1,925,690 | 21.7% | 46.0% |
| 3 | Mono County, California | $1,464,488 | 16.5% | 62.5% |
| 4 | Mariposa County, California | $826,282 | 9.3% | 71.8% |
| 5 | San Luis Obispo County, California | $809,724 | 9.1% | 81.0% |
| 6 | Madera County, California | $418,618 | 4.7% | 85.7% |
| 7 | Siskiyou County, California | $367,630 | 4.1% | 89.8% |
| 8 | Calaveras County, California | $208,631 | 2.4% | 92.2% |
| 9 | San Joaquin County, California | $183,520 | 2.1% | 94.3% |
| 10 | Tehama County, California | $160,281 | 1.8% | 96.1% |
| 11 | Alameda County, California | $144,789 | 1.6% | 97.7% |
| 12 | Yolo County, California | $98,032 | 1.1% | 98.8% |
| 13 | Sierra County, California | $61,845 | 0.7% | 99.5% |
| 14 | Colusa County, California | $26,158 | 0.3% | 99.8% |
| 15 | Sacramento County, California | $17,616 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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