The Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District issued a statement on social media, writing: "We appreciate the unprecedented amount of people who came out to vote in Crescent SWCD's board election.

NEW ORLEANS — An election for the Crescent Soil and Water Conservation District, a race that drew unusual online attention due to its rarity, has concluded with incumbent Erica Johnson declared ...

Louisiana has 44 soil and water conservation districts. Each district has a board of five supervisors; three of whom are elected and two who are appointed. Their roles are laid out in Louisiana law.