Tree Assistance Program payments in Santa Cruz County, California totaled $43,804 in 2023
Counties in Santa Cruz County, California Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 2023
| Rank | County | Tree Assistance Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Luis Obispo County, California | $335,577 | 26.1% | 26.1% |
| 2 | San Joaquin County, California | $243,729 | 19.0% | 45.1% |
| 3 | Ventura County, California | $173,404 | 13.5% | 58.6% |
| 4 | Tulare County, California | $165,574 | 12.9% | 71.5% |
| 5 | Lake County, California | $88,737 | 6.9% | 78.4% |
| 6 | Sonoma County, California | $65,675 | 5.1% | 83.5% |
| 7 | San Diego County, California | $44,270 | 3.4% | 87.0% |
| 8 | Santa Cruz County, California | $43,804 | 3.4% | 90.4% |
| 9 | Napa County, California | $40,488 | 3.2% | 93.6% |
| 10 | Madera County, California | $37,793 | 2.9% | 96.5% |
| 11 | Fresno County, California | $17,182 | 1.3% | 97.8% |
| 12 | Merced County, California | $14,387 | 1.1% | 99.0% |
| 13 | Riverside County, California | $13,309 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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