Water Bank Program payments in South Dakota totaled $1.6 million from 1995-2021.
States Receiving Water Bank Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | State | Water Bank Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $3,031,306 | 28.5% | 28.5% |
| 2 | Minnesota | $2,015,262 | 19.0% | 47.5% |
| 3 | South Dakota | $1,560,910 | 14.7% | 62.2% |
| 4 | Mississippi | $942,377 | 8.9% | 71.1% |
| 5 | Louisiana | $805,669 | 7.6% | 78.7% |
| 6 | Arkansas | $696,712 | 6.6% | 85.2% |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $565,436 | 5.3% | 90.5% |
| 8 | California | $457,098 | 4.3% | 94.8% |
| 9 | Nebraska | $227,818 | 2.1% | 97.0% |
| 10 | Montana | $198,342 | 1.9% | 98.8% |
| 11 | Ohio | $105,185 | 1.0% | 99.8% |
| 12 | Kentucky | $17,000 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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