Did you know that there is an important election Saturday, June 14 from 8am-6pm for the Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) Board of Supervisors?
Join us for a candidate forum with Erica Johnson and Lloyd Landry IV in which they will share their thoughts and district voters can share their concerns, priorities, and expectations with both candidates through a moderated Q&A format.
Register for the forum here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9c1pEzjmS8WKGkFik2ORHg
More about the Soil and Water Conservation District
A Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a local entity designed to help communities care for their land and water, usually in the form of technical assistance to landowners. These districts work with farmers, landowners, and residents to promote the responsible use and protection of natural resources like soil, water, forests, and wildlife.
SWCDs were established during the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, a time when poor land management led to widespread environmental disaster but trust in the government was low. In response, states created these locally governed citizen-led districts to ensure better stewardship of the land and be non-governmental. Today, thousands of SWCDs operate across the United States, each tailored to meet the needs of their specific region.
Each SWCD is formed through state law and governed by a local board, typically composed of elected and appointed supervisors. In Louisiana, the Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District oversees a broad and diverse region that includes:
Jefferson Parish
Orleans Parish
Saint Bernard Parish
Saint Charles Parish
St. John the Baptist Parish