Emergency Conservation Program payments in Worcester County, Massachusetts totaled $1.7 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Worcester County, Massachusetts Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Massachusetts | $1,889,770 | 28.0% | 28.0% |
| 2 | Worcester County, Massachusetts | $1,729,208 | 25.7% | 53.7% |
| 3 | Plymouth County, Massachusetts | $898,071 | 13.3% | 67.0% |
| 4 | Bristol County, Massachusetts | $853,094 | 12.7% | 79.7% |
| 5 | Middlesex County, Massachusetts | $434,963 | 6.5% | 86.2% |
| 6 | Hampshire County, Massachusetts | $304,734 | 4.5% | 90.7% |
| 7 | Essex County, Massachusetts | $237,248 | 3.5% | 94.2% |
| 8 | Berkshire County, Massachusetts | $138,836 | 2.1% | 96.3% |
| 9 | Hampden County, Massachusetts | $122,967 | 1.8% | 98.1% |
| 10 | Barnstable County, Massachusetts | $81,346 | 1.2% | 99.3% |
| 11 | Norfolk County, Massachusetts | $48,112 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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