Conservation payments in Utah totaled $6.0 million in 2017
Counties in Utah Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Box Elder County, Utah | $2,301,412 | 38.6% | 38.6% |
| 2 | San Juan County, Utah | $918,217 | 15.4% | 54.1% |
| 3 | Utah County, Utah | $830,368 | 13.9% | 68.0% |
| 4 | Cache County, Utah | $668,746 | 11.2% | 79.2% |
| 5 | Juab County, Utah | $540,061 | 9.1% | 88.3% |
| 6 | Millard County, Utah | $282,995 | 4.8% | 93.0% |
| 7 | Rich County, Utah | $270,189 | 4.5% | 97.6% |
| 8 | Uintah County, Utah | $117,441 | 2.0% | 99.5% |
| 9 | Washington County, Utah | $22,139 | 0.4% | 99.9% |
| 10 | Tooele County, Utah | $3,910 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| 11 | Summit County, Utah | $1,197 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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