Conservation payments in Adams County, Colorado totaled $36.1 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Adams County, Colorado Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $1,407,914,356 | 67.8% | 67.8% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $149,241,303 | 7.2% | 75.0% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Colorado (Rep. Joe Neguse) | $237,299 | 0.0% | 75.0% |
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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