Wetlands Reserve Program payments in Montana totaled $1.9 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Montana Receiving Wetlands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Wetlands Reserve Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flathead County, Montana | $1,239,636 | 64.8% | 64.8% |
| 2 | Hill County, Montana | $410,532 | 21.5% | 86.2% |
| 3 | Powell County, Montana | $83,110 | 4.3% | 90.6% |
| 4 | Lake County, Montana | $42,541 | 2.2% | 92.8% |
| 5 | Sanders County, Montana | $40,796 | 2.1% | 94.9% |
| 6 | Ravalli County, Montana | $37,598 | 2.0% | 96.9% |
| 7 | Madison County, Montana | $27,466 | 1.4% | 98.3% |
| 8 | Teton County, Montana | $22,348 | 1.2% | 99.5% |
| 9 | Deer Lodge County, Montana | $19,349 | 1.0% | 100.5% |
| 10 | Missoula County, Montana | $2,468 | 0.1% | 100.6% |
| 11 | Fergus County, Montana | $-12,024 | -0.6% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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