Emergency Conservation Program payments in Rhode Island totaled $979,042 from 1995-2023.
Counties in Rhode Island Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Providence County, Rhode Island | $445,802 | 45.5% | 45.5% |
| 2 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $224,277 | 22.9% | 68.4% |
| 3 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $207,447 | 21.2% | 89.6% |
| 4 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $71,512 | 7.3% | 96.9% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Rhode Island | $30,004 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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