Emergency Conservation Program payments in Puerto Rico totaled $10.2 million from 1995-2023.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Emergency Conservation Program payments, 1995-2023
| Rank | County | Emergency Conservation Program 1995-2023 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $3,046,683 | 29.9% | 29.9% |
| 2 | Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico | $2,036,795 | 20.0% | 49.8% |
| 3 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,501,245 | 14.7% | 64.6% |
| 4 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $1,149,754 | 11.3% | 75.8% |
| 5 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $981,994 | 9.6% | 85.5% |
| 6 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $485,103 | 4.8% | 90.2% |
| 7 | Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $432,274 | 4.2% | 94.5% |
| 8 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $330,835 | 3.2% | 97.7% |
| 9 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $233,935 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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