Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Colorado totaled $8.4 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Colorado Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gunnison County, Colorado | $3,284,362 | 39.1% | 39.1% |
| 2 | Las Animas County, Colorado | $916,918 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
| 3 | Crowley County, Colorado | $572,624 | 6.8% | 56.8% |
| 4 | Huerfano County, Colorado | $560,065 | 6.7% | 63.5% |
| 5 | Saguache County, Colorado | $557,325 | 6.6% | 70.1% |
| 6 | Otero County, Colorado | $528,280 | 6.3% | 76.4% |
| 7 | Weld County, Colorado | $524,000 | 6.2% | 82.7% |
| 8 | Morgan County, Colorado | $379,509 | 4.5% | 87.2% |
| 9 | Logan County, Colorado | $374,147 | 4.5% | 91.6% |
| 10 | El Paso County, Colorado | $315,782 | 3.8% | 95.4% |
| 11 | Moffat County, Colorado | $156,994 | 1.9% | 97.3% |
| 12 | Pueblo County, Colorado | $117,022 | 1.4% | 98.7% |
| 13 | Kiowa County, Colorado | $113,363 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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