Emergency Conservation Program payments in South Carolina totaled $304,752 in 2019
Counties in South Carolina Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lee County, South Carolina | $93,617 | 30.7% | 30.7% |
| 2 | Chesterfield County, South Carolina | $66,045 | 21.7% | 52.4% |
| 3 | Horry County, South Carolina | $57,731 | 18.9% | 71.3% |
| 4 | Marion County, South Carolina | $45,320 | 14.9% | 86.2% |
| 5 | Orangeburg County, South Carolina | $29,366 | 9.6% | 95.8% |
| 6 | Dillon County, South Carolina | $8,051 | 2.6% | 98.5% |
| 7 | Spartanburg County, South Carolina | $3,360 | 1.1% | 99.6% |
| 8 | Cherokee County, South Carolina | $1,165 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| 9 | Clarendon County, South Carolina | $97 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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