Conservation payments in Puerto Rico totaled $1.2 million from 1995-2021.
Counties in Puerto Rico Receiving Total Conservation Programs payments, 1995-2021
| Rank | County | Total Conservation Programs 1995-2021 | Pct of Total | Running Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayaguez Municipio, Puerto Rico | $649,926 | 53.6% | 53.6% |
| 2 | Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico | $302,379 | 24.9% | 78.6% |
| 3 | Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico | $133,462 | 11.0% | 89.6% |
| 4 | Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico | $68,895 | 5.7% | 95.3% |
| 5 | Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $33,294 | 2.7% | 98.0% |
| 6 | Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico | $23,209 | 1.9% | 99.9% |
| 7 | Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico | $960 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Source: Environmental Working Group. Compiled from USDA data.
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