Conservation payments in Union Parish, Louisiana totaled $1.5 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Union Parish, Louisiana Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Louisiana (Rep. Ralph Abraham) | $421,986,320 | 76.3% | 76.3% |
| 2 | 4th District of Louisiana (Rep. Mike Johnson) | $20,854,967 | 3.8% | 80.1% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Louisiana (Rep. Clay Higgins) | $1,548,795 | 0.3% | 80.3% |
| 4 | 6th District of Louisiana (Rep. Garrett Graves) | $904,184 | 0.2% | 80.5% |
| 5 | 2nd District of Louisiana (Rep. Cedric Richmond) | $291,614 | 0.1% | 80.6% |
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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