Grasslands Reserve Program payments in Wyoming totaled $6.6 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Wyoming Receiving Grasslands Reserve Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Grasslands Reserve Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Converse County, Wyoming | $2,455,604 | 37.2% | 37.2% |
| 2 | Fremont County, Wyoming | $1,265,885 | 19.2% | 56.3% |
| 3 | Sublette County, Wyoming | $838,635 | 12.7% | 69.0% |
| 4 | Park County, Wyoming | $659,308 | 10.0% | 79.0% |
| 5 | Big Horn County, Wyoming | $499,960 | 7.6% | 86.6% |
| 6 | Platte County, Wyoming | $229,020 | 3.5% | 90.0% |
| 7 | Albany County, Wyoming | $161,487 | 2.4% | 92.5% |
| 8 | Washakie County, Wyoming | $127,400 | 1.9% | 94.4% |
| 9 | Campbell County, Wyoming | $123,500 | 1.9% | 96.3% |
| 10 | Johnson County, Wyoming | $117,000 | 1.8% | 98.1% |
| 11 | Natrona County, Wyoming | $114,741 | 1.7% | 99.8% |
| 12 | Lincoln County, Wyoming | $13,541 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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