Emergency Conservation Program payments in Lincoln County, Mississippi totaled $561,734 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Lincoln County, Mississippi Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Mississippi (Rep. Steven Palazzo) | $17,863,667 | 32.7% | 32.7% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Mississippi (Rep. Michael Guest) | $2,690,926 | 4.9% | 37.6% |
| 3 | 1st District of Mississippi (Rep. Trent Kelly) | $2,650,232 | 4.8% | 42.5% |
| 4 | 2nd District of Mississippi (Rep. Bennie Thompson) | $1,620,422 | 3.0% | 45.4% |
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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