Conservation Reserve Program payments in Puerto Rico totaled $823,905 from 1995-2021.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Conservation Reserve Program payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Conservation Reserve Program 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $484,203 | 58.8% | 58.8% |
| 2 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $167,375 | 20.3% | 79.1% |
| 3 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $133,462 | 16.2% | 95.3% |
| 4 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $23,209 | 2.8% | 98.1% |
| 5 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $14,696 | 1.8% | 99.9% |
| 6 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $960 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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