Wetlands Reserve Program payments in Kentucky totaled $716,791 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Kentucky Receiving Wetlands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Wetlands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $685,962 | 95.7% | 95.7% |
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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