Wetlands Reserve Program payments in Rhode Island totaled $180,858 from 1995-2020‡.
Counties in Rhode Island Receiving Wetlands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2020‡
| Rank | County | Wetlands Reserve Program 1995-2020‡ | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bristol County, Rhode Island | $127,840 | 70.7% | 70.7% |
| 2 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $28,018 | 15.5% | 86.2% |
| 3 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $25,000 | 13.8% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
‡ Data for 2020 includes payments made by USDA through June 30, 2020 and does not include crop insurance premium subsidies.
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