Emergency Conservation Program payments in Illinois totaled $79,295 in 2017
Counties in Illinois Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasper County, Illinois | $38,019 | 47.9% | 47.9% |
| 2 | Sangamon County, Illinois | $18,312 | 23.1% | 71.0% |
| 3 | Menard County, Illinois | $11,305 | 14.3% | 85.3% |
| 4 | Calhoun County, Illinois | $5,975 | 7.5% | 92.8% |
| 5 | Crawford County, Illinois | $3,904 | 4.9% | 97.8% |
| 6 | Jersey County, Illinois | $1,780 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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