Environmental Quality Incentives Program payments in Rhode Island totaled $1.2 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Rhode Island Receiving Environmental Quality Incentives Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Environmental Quality Incentives Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington County, Rhode Island | $553,289 | 45.6% | 45.6% |
| 2 | Newport County, Rhode Island | $352,755 | 29.1% | 74.7% |
| 3 | Providence County, Rhode Island | $210,976 | 17.4% | 92.1% |
| 4 | Kent County, Rhode Island | $81,638 | 6.7% | 98.8% |
| 5 | Bristol County, Rhode Island | $14,383 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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