Conservation payments in 4th District of Texas (Rep. John Ratcliffe) totaled $36.6 million from 1995-2023.
Programs included in Total Conservation Programs payments
| Program | Total Payments 1995-2023 |
|---|---|
| Conservation Reserve Program | $32,844,306 |
| Wetlands Reserve Program | $1,474,570 |
| Miscellaneous Conservation Programs | $1,136,110 |
| Environmental Quality Incentives Program | $1,117,755 |
| Grasslands Reserve Program | $35,593 |
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