Tree Assistance Program payments in Chelan County, Washington totaled $89,864 from 1995-2023.
Congressional Districts in Chelan County, Washington Receiving Tree Assistance Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | District | Tree Assistance Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4th District of Washington (Rep. Dan Newhouse) | $629,589 | 19.6% | 19.6% |
| 2 | 5th District of Washington (Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers) | $23,392 | 0.7% | 20.3% |
| 3 | 3rd District of Washington (Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler) | $3,429 | 0.1% | 20.4% |
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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