Conservation payments in Saratoga County, New York totaled $615,588 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Saratoga County, New York Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19th District of New York (Rep. Antonio Delgado) | $15,639,995 | 11.5% | 11.5% |
| 2 | 21st District of New York (Rep. Elise Stefanik) | $4,949,511 | 3.6% | 15.2% |
| 3 | 23rd District of New York (Rep. Tom Reed) | $2,619,603 | 1.9% | 17.1% |
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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