Tree Assistance Program payments in Clay County, Missouri totaled $10,119 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Clay County, Missouri Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Missouri (Rep. Vicky Hartzler) | $11,495 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| 2 | 7th District of Missouri (Rep. Billy Long) | $9,640 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 3 | 6th District of Missouri (Rep. Sam Graves) | $3,526 | 1.4% | 9.7% |
| 4 | 8th District of Missouri (Rep. Jason Smith) | $2,388 | 0.9% | 10.6% |
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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