Emergency Conservation Program payments in Eagle County, Colorado totaled $473,808 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Eagle County, Colorado Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3rd District of Colorado (Rep. Scott Tipton) | $4,925,767 | 41.2% | 41.2% |
| 2 | 4th District of Colorado (Rep. Ken Buck) | $2,238,962 | 18.7% | 59.9% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Colorado (Rep. Joe Neguse) | $71,807 | 0.6% | 60.5% |
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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