Emergency Conservation Program payments in Putnam County, Georgia totaled $90,861 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Putnam County, Georgia Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Georgia (Rep. Sanford Bishop) | $29,006,172 | 31.0% | 31.0% |
| 2 | 12th District of Georgia (Rep. Rick Allen) | $3,508,055 | 3.7% | 34.7% |
| 3 | 8th District of Georgia (Rep. Austin Scott) | $3,195,039 | 3.4% | 38.1% |
| 4 | 9th District of Georgia (Rep. Doug Collins) | $2,930,870 | 3.1% | 41.2% |
| 5 | 14th District of Georgia (Rep. Tom Graves) | $874,753 | 0.9% | 42.2% |
| 6 | 10th District of Georgia (Rep. Jody Hice) | $838,582 | 0.9% | 43.1% |
| 7 | 3rd District of Georgia (Rep. Drew Ferguson) | $579,987 | 0.6% | 43.7% |
| 8 | 1st District of Georgia (Rep. Buddy Carter) | $42,903 | 0.0% | 43.7% |
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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