Emergency Conservation Program payments in Union County, Oregon totaled $9,417 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Union County, Oregon Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Oregon (Rep. Greg Walden) | $19,413,142 | 60.3% | 60.3% |
| 2 | 4th District of Oregon (Rep. Peter DeFazio) | $5,050,875 | 15.7% | 75.9% |
| 3 | 5th District of Oregon (Rep. Kurt Schrader) | $624,075 | 1.9% | 77.9% |
| 4 | 1st District of Oregon (Rep. Suzanne Bonamici) | $14,892 | 0.0% | 77.9% |
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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