Emergency Conservation Program payments in Missouri totaled $2.4 million in 2017
Congressional Districts in Missouri Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2017
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7th District of Missouri (Rep. Billy Long) | $481,547 | 20.3% | 20.3% |
| 2 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $428,363 | 18.0% | 38.3% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Missouri (Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer) | $78,928 | 3.3% | 41.6% |
| 4 | 6th District of Missouri (Rep. Sam Graves) | $-2,454 | -0.1% | 41.5% |
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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