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 on Acadiana Open Channel @6pm Sunday will Update on 3 Flood Initiatives
8/25/2024 DTV will provide updates regarding 3 very important regional flood management efforts on Acadiana Open Channel at 6pm Sunday 8/25/2024. We will be on EcoLogic which is scheduled for AOC 1 Live Stream on (LUS Fiber Channel 3 / Cox Channel 15) or available via...
DTV meets with USACE, TVFD, CPRA, LAWF, Congress Higgins Staff, and others regarding planning prior to a Storm
August 14, 2024 Krotz Springs LA As noted by Greg Ellison of US Congressman Higgin's staff today marks the 8th anniversary of the great flood of 2016. At a meeting at Teche Vermilion Freshwater District's office and pumping station in Krotz Springs as many as 40+...
Bayou Teche Clearing and Snagging – An Important Regional Drainage Project
Bayou Teche Clearing and Snagging Project Equipment March 28 2024 During the 2023 election season members of the board of Dredge the Vermilion (DTV) met with State Senator Canidate Blake Miguez regarding Teche Vermilion Watershed Regional Drainage issues. One issue we...
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.
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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.