Tree Assistance Program payments in Washington totaled $3.2 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Washington Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin County, Washington | $629,589 | 19.6% | 19.6% |
| 2 | Benton County, Washington | $626,627 | 19.5% | 39.1% |
| 3 | Grant County, Washington | $547,574 | 17.0% | 56.1% |
| 4 | Yakima County, Washington | $496,688 | 15.5% | 71.6% |
| 5 | Okanogan County, Washington | $341,792 | 10.6% | 82.2% |
| 6 | Douglas County, Washington | $181,796 | 5.7% | 87.9% |
| 7 | Whatcom County, Washington | $146,770 | 4.6% | 92.5% |
| 8 | Walla Walla County, Washington | $91,277 | 2.8% | 95.3% |
| 9 | Chelan County, Washington | $89,864 | 2.8% | 98.1% |
| 10 | Adams County, Washington | $30,948 | 1.0% | 99.1% |
| 11 | Stevens County, Washington | $23,392 | 0.7% | 99.8% |
| 12 | Clark County, Washington | $3,429 | 0.1% | 99.9% |
| 13 | Lewis County, Washington | $3,120 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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