Conservation Reserve Program payments in Monroe County, Pennsylvania totaled $35,993 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Monroe County, Pennsylvania Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Conservation Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Fred Keller) | $92,908,831 | 19.4% | 19.4% |
| 2 | 13th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. John Joyce) | $37,639,830 | 7.9% | 27.3% |
| 3 | 15th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Glenn Thompson) | $9,715,167 | 2.0% | 29.3% |
| 4 | 9th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Daniel Meuser) | $4,001,784 | 0.8% | 30.2% |
| 5 | 14th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Guy Reschenthaler) | $932,912 | 0.2% | 30.4% |
| 6 | 8th District of Pennsylvania (Rep. Matt Cartwright) | $12,832 | 0.0% | 30.4% |
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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