Conservation payments in 15th District of Illinois (Rep. John Shimkus) totaled $508 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Conservation Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Conservation Reserve Program | $503,534,889 |
| Environmental Quality Incentives Program | $3,251,900 |
| Miscellaneous Conservation Programs | $1,170,377 |
| Wetlands Reserve Program | $103,548 |
| Grasslands Reserve Program | $23,492 |
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