Resources

Becoming informed is the first step to protecting our homes and businesses from flood damage.

Keep up to date with the latest news, and learn more about flood water management from a historical and current point of view by browsing our video library and list of additional resources.

Latest News 

DTV Board Members Speak at Lafayette City Council Meeting

July 29 2025 Lafayette LA A number of Dredge the Vermilion (DTV) Board Members spoke at the Lafayette City Council  meeting on July 15 on a number of flooding issues related to our parish and our watershed. Below are selected speakers notes and subject: Dave Dixon...

Dredge the Vermilion Publishes Flood Mitigation Action Plan

August July 17, 2025 Lafayette LA WE NEED A FORMAL PLAN! Dredge the Vermilion has updated a draft copy of a flood mitigation plan for the Teche Vermilion Watershed. We have been working on this plan since the 2016 flood but have yet to get it formalized and signed off...

Further Resources

Hurricane Barry

 

How proactive management of natural retention areas lower stages in the Cortableau-Teche-Vermilion  Watershed

Technical Case for dredging the Vermilion

The technical case for dredging the Vermilion river is supported by empirical data. Learn how the data supports the case that dredging works.

Learn How you can help

Ready to take action? Find out how you can make a difference!

Why we are flooding

Learn about the various factors that impact our flood conditions. 

Our project recommendations

Learn about actionable solutions proposed to reduce catastrophic flooding within Acadiana and the surrounding areas.

We must have a sense of urgency

to resolve these problems!