Conservation payments in Whitley County, Indiana totaled $17.7 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Whitley County, Indiana Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Indiana (Rep. James Baird) | $111,431,073 | 9.5% | 9.5% |
| 2 | 6th District of Indiana (Rep. Greg Pence) | $98,918,834 | 8.5% | 18.0% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Indiana (Rep. Jim Banks) | $97,590,164 | 8.4% | 26.4% |
| 4 | 8th District of Indiana (Rep. Larry Bucshon) | $94,563,989 | 8.1% | 34.5% |
| 5 | 9th District of Indiana (Rep. Trey Hollingsworth) | $33,225,888 | 2.8% | 37.3% |
| 6 | 2nd District of Indiana (Rep. Jackie Walorski) | $19,048,071 | 1.6% | 38.9% |
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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