Conservation payments in Highland County, Ohio totaled $64.5 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Highland County, Ohio Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5th District of Ohio (Rep. Robert Latta) | $161,030,721 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 2 | 2nd District of Ohio (Rep. Brad Wenstrup) | $9,248,479 | 0.7% | 13.7% |
| 3 | 6th District of Ohio (Rep. Bill Johnson) | $4,360,391 | 0.4% | 14.0% |
| 4 | 14th District of Ohio (Rep. David Joyce) | $3,036,654 | 0.2% | 14.3% |
| 5 | 15th District of Ohio (Rep. Steve Stivers) | $1,461,431 | 0.1% | 14.4% |
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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