Emergency Conservation Program payments in Menard County, Illinois totaled $180,320 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Menard County, Illinois Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) | $4,281,526 | 37.7% | 37.7% |
| 2 | 12th District of Illinois (Rep. Mike Bost) | $746,071 | 6.6% | 44.3% |
| 3 | 18th District of Illinois (Rep. Darin LaHood) | $650,226 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| 4 | 17th District of Illinois (Rep. Cheri Bustos) | $420,818 | 3.7% | 53.8% |
| 5 | 13th District of Illinois (Rep. Rodney Davis) | $168,193 | 1.5% | 55.2% |
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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