Emergency Conservation Program payments in Washington totaled $1.1 million in 2019
Counties in Washington Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 2019
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 2019 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Okanogan County, Washington | $434,358 | 39.3% | 39.3% |
| 2 | Yakima County, Washington | $327,419 | 29.6% | 69.0% |
| 3 | Klickitat County, Washington | $117,414 | 10.6% | 79.6% |
| 4 | Franklin County, Washington | $96,014 | 8.7% | 88.3% |
| 5 | Adams County, Washington | $57,310 | 5.2% | 93.5% |
| 6 | Benton County, Washington | $21,248 | 1.9% | 95.4% |
| 7 | Ferry County, Washington | $19,897 | 1.8% | 97.2% |
| 8 | Grant County, Washington | $17,028 | 1.5% | 98.7% |
| 9 | Whitman County, Washington | $8,607 | 0.8% | 99.5% |
| 10 | Lincoln County, Washington | $5,280 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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