Emergency Conservation Program payments in Lee County, North Carolina totaled $0 in 2023
Congressional Districts in Lee County, North Carolina Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11th District of North Carolina (Rep. Mark Meadows) | $18,401 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| 2 | 3rd District of North Carolina (Rep. Walter Jones) | $18,137 | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 3 | 1st District of North Carolina (Rep. G.K. Butterfield) | $4,481 | 0.5% | 4.4% |
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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