Water Bank Program payments in Steele County, Minnesota totaled $8,277 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Steele County, Minnesota Receiving Water Bank Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Water Bank Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of Minnesota (Rep. Collin Peterson) | $1,166,868 | 57.9% | 57.9% |
| 2 | 1st District of Minnesota (Rep. Jim Hagedorn) | $60,080 | 3.0% | 60.9% |
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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