Wetlands Reserve Program payments in Maryland totaled $727,936 from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in Maryland Receiving Wetlands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Wetlands Reserve Program 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland NRCS | $448,899 | 61.7% | 61.7% |
| 2 | Somerset County, Maryland | $126,063 | 17.3% | 79.0% |
| 3 | Worcester County, Maryland | $106,281 | 14.6% | 93.6% |
| 4 | Wicomico County, Maryland | $31,461 | 4.3% | 97.9% |
| 5 | Caroline County, Maryland | $15,232 | 2.1% | 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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