Conservation payments in Nye County, Nevada totaled $320,720 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Nye County, Nevada Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Nevada (Rep. Mark Amodei) | $5,376,751 | 32.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 | 4th District of Nevada (Rep. Steven Horsford) | $1,520,423 | 9.2% | 41.8% |
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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