Emergency Conservation Program payments in Illinois totaled $90,519 in 2016
Counties in Illinois Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2016
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 2016 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper County, Illinois | $30,501 | 33.7% | 33.7% |
| 2 | Cumberland County, Illinois | $21,501 | 23.8% | 57.4% |
| 3 | Menard County, Illinois | $21,296 | 23.5% | 81.0% |
| 4 | Fayette County, Illinois | $10,798 | 11.9% | 92.9% |
| 5 | Crawford County, Illinois | $3,700 | 4.1% | 97.0% |
| 6 | Randolph County, Illinois | $2,723 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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