Conservation payments in Connecticut totaled $5.2 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Connecticut Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Litchfield County, Connecticut | $1,894,489 | 36.7% | 36.7% |
| 2 | New London County, Connecticut | $864,362 | 16.7% | 53.4% |
| 3 | Tolland County, Connecticut | $803,540 | 15.6% | 69.0% |
| 4 | Windham County, Connecticut | $523,696 | 10.1% | 79.1% |
| 5 | New Haven County, Connecticut | $496,401 | 9.6% | 88.7% |
| 6 | Hartford County, Connecticut | $313,167 | 6.1% | 94.8% |
| 7 | Fairfield County, Connecticut | $163,021 | 3.2% | 97.9% |
| 8 | Middlesex County, Connecticut | $106,124 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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