Emergency Conservation Program payments in New Jersey totaled $2.0 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in New Jersey Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burlington County, New Jersey | $1,077,693 | 54.8% | 54.8% |
| 2 | Warren County, New Jersey | $251,033 | 12.8% | 67.6% |
| 3 | Somerset County, New Jersey | $244,341 | 12.4% | 80.0% |
| 4 | Hunterdon County, New Jersey | $166,371 | 8.5% | 88.4% |
| 5 | Monmouth County, New Jersey | $93,636 | 4.8% | 93.2% |
| 6 | Gloucester County, New Jersey | $38,554 | 2.0% | 95.2% |
| 7 | Salem County, New Jersey | $33,116 | 1.7% | 96.8% |
| 8 | Mercer County, New Jersey | $27,802 | 1.4% | 98.3% |
| 9 | Morris County, New Jersey | $26,771 | 1.4% | 99.6% |
| 10 | Middlesex County, New Jersey | $3,362 | 0.2% | 99.8% |
| 11 | Ocean County, New Jersey | $3,038 | 0.2% | 99.9% |
| 12 | Sussex County, New Jersey | $1,197 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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