Tree Assistance Program payments in Richland Parish, Louisiana totaled $4,980 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Richland Parish, Louisiana Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Louisiana (Rep. Steve Scalise) | $47,003 | 2.3% | 2.3% |
| 2 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $42,861 | 2.1% | 4.4% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Louisiana (Rep. Cedric Richmond) | $2,380 | 0.1% | 4.5% |
| 4 | 6th District of Louisiana (Rep. Garrett Graves) | $120 | 0.0% | 4.5% |
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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