Wetlands Reserve Program payments in North Carolina totaled $7.1 million from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in North Carolina Receiving Wetlands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Wetlands Reserve Program 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina NRCS | $3,028,007 | 42.6% | 42.6% |
| 2 | Hyde County, North Carolina | $249,218 | 3.5% | 46.1% |
| 3 | Tyrrell County, North Carolina | $81,380 | 1.1% | 47.3% |
| 4 | Washington County, North Carolina | $45,254 | 0.6% | 47.9% |
| 5 | Henderson County, North Carolina | $10,451 | 0.1% | 48.0% |
| 6 | Craven County, North Carolina | $727 | 0.0% | 48.1% |
| 7 | Beaufort County, North Carolina | $165 | 0.0% | 48.1% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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