Emergency Conservation Program payments in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana totaled $670,143 in 2021
Congressional Districts in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2021
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $239,367 | 6.8% | 6.8% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $177,664 | 5.0% | 11.8% |
| 3 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $75,043 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
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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