Conservation payments in Utah totaled $6.0 million in 2017
Congressional Districts in Utah Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 2017
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 2017 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1st District of Utah (Rep. Rob Bishop) | $1,056,376 | 17.7% | 17.7% |
| 2 | 3rd District of Utah (Rep. John Curtis) | $918,217 | 15.4% | 33.1% |
| 3 | 2nd District of Utah (Rep. Chris Stewart) | $309,044 | 5.2% | 38.3% |
NOTE: Not all recipients were able to be placed into Congressional Districts so the District total may not total 100%. Nationally 96% of all program monies were designated into a Congressional District
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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