The Board of Directors of the Bastrop County Soil & Water Conservation District announced the winners of the 2024 Senior Essay Contest. Elgin High School students placed with their original works responding to this year’s theme, “May the forest be with you, always.” SWCD Board Director Robert Mauck presented awards to these students (clockwise from upper left) first place, Paulette L-J; second place, Keyri C; and third place tie between Chase D. and Giselle T. The annual contest provides students the opportunity to learn about conservation and the wise use of our natural resources while composing their essays. The Board ...