Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Wasco County, Oregon totaled $1.0 million from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Wasco County, Oregon Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Grasslands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2nd District of Oregon (Rep. Greg Walden) | $4,679,581 | 94.0% | 94.0% |
| 2 | 4th District of Oregon (Rep. Peter DeFazio) | $59,490 | 1.2% | 95.2% |
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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