Wetlands Reserve Program payments in Maine totaled $216,956 from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in Maine Receiving Wetlands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Wetlands Reserve Program 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maine NRCS | $117,427 | 54.1% | 54.1% |
| 2 | Sagadahoc County, Maine | $31,838 | 14.7% | 68.8% |
| 3 | Knox County, Maine | $27,911 | 12.9% | 81.7% |
| 4 | Cumberland County, Maine | $21,495 | 9.9% | 91.6% |
| 5 | York County, Maine | $18,285 | 8.4% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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