Emergency Conservation Program payments in Illinois totaled $137,267 in 2018
Counties in Illinois Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cumberland County, Illinois | $63,685 | 46.4% | 46.4% |
| 2 | Coles County, Illinois | $52,101 | 38.0% | 84.4% |
| 3 | Jasper County, Illinois | $21,203 | 15.4% | 99.8% |
| 4 | Effingham County, Illinois | $278 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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