Conservation payments in Goochland County, Virginia totaled $803,023 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Goochland County, Virginia Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9th District of Virginia (Rep. Morgan Griffith) | $35,789,158 | 19.9% | 19.9% |
| 2 | 5th District of Virginia (Rep. Denver Riggleman) | $19,656,325 | 10.9% | 30.8% |
| 3 | 1st District of Virginia (Rep. Robert Wittman) | $8,863,448 | 4.9% | 35.8% |
| 4 | 6th District of Virginia (Rep. Ben Cline) | $4,335,182 | 2.4% | 38.2% |
| 5 | 4th District of Virginia (Rep. Donald McEachin) | $1,880,825 | 1.0% | 39.2% |
| 6 | 2nd District of Virginia (Rep. Elaine Luria) | $594,017 | 0.3% | 39.6% |
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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