Emergency Conservation Program payments in Maine totaled $145,025 in 2017
Counties in Maine Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Penobscot County, Maine | $59,343 | 40.9% | 40.9% |
| 2 | Aroostook County, Maine | $55,956 | 38.6% | 79.5% |
| 3 | Kennebec County, Maine | $19,096 | 13.2% | 92.7% |
| 4 | Oxford County, Maine | $6,422 | 4.4% | 97.1% |
| 5 | Waldo County, Maine | $4,208 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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