Conservation payments in Maine totaled $361,402 in 2018
Counties in Maine Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2018
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 2018 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23004 | $156,732 | 43.4% | 43.4% |
| 2 | Aroostook County, Maine | $135,836 | 37.6% | 81.0% |
| 3 | 23002 | $60,662 | 16.8% | 97.7% |
| 4 | Sagadahoc County, Maine | $2,080 | 0.6% | 98.3% |
| 5 | Franklin County, Maine | $1,734 | 0.5% | 98.8% |
| 6 | Penobscot County, Maine | $827 | 0.2% | 99.0% |
| 7 | Knox County, Maine | $783 | 0.2% | 99.2% |
| 8 | Washington County, Maine | $667 | 0.2% | 99.4% |
| 9 | Oxford County, Maine | $552 | 0.2% | 99.6% |
| 10 | Lincoln County, Maine | $511 | 0.1% | 99.7% |
| 11 | Kennebec County, Maine | $369 | 0.1% | 99.8% |
| 12 | Waldo County, Maine | $329 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 13 | Somerset County, Maine | $320 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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