Emergency Conservation Program payments in Ringgold County, Iowa totaled $183,750 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Ringgold County, Iowa Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Iowa (Rep. Abby Finkenauer) | $7,854,565 | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Iowa (Rep. Cynthia Axne) | $7,761,376 | 17.0% | 34.2% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Iowa (Rep. David Loebsack) | $4,845,214 | 10.6% | 44.7% |
| 4 | 4th District of Iowa (Rep. Steve King) | $3,264,657 | 7.1% | 51.9% |
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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