Emergency Conservation Program payments in Edmonson County, Kentucky totaled $178,247 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Edmonson County, Kentucky Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Kenucky (Rep. James Comer) | $20,399,467 | 32.0% | 32.0% |
| 2 | 6th District of Kenucky (Rep. Andy Barr) | $3,148,110 | 4.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Kenucky (Rep. Brett Guthrie) | $1,355,995 | 2.1% | 39.1% |
| 4 | 5th District of Kenucky (Rep. Harold Rogers) | $1,229,110 | 1.9% | 41.0% |
| 5 | 4th District of Kenucky (Rep. Thomas Massie) | $576,082 | 0.9% | 41.9% |
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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