Emergency Conservation Program payments in Lincoln County, Maine totaled $20,938 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lincoln County, Maine Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Maine (Rep. Jared Golden) | $2,058,548 | 52.7% | 52.7% |
| 2 | 1st District of Maine (Rep. Chellie Pingree) | $237,513 | 6.1% | 58.8% |
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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