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
Higgins Announces $50M for Vermilion River Dredging
In case you did not see the news this is a major milestone in dealing with our flooding issues in the watershed. Thanks to all involved in getting this done. Now lets finish the job! From John Guilbeau, Chair Lafayette Parish Council LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay...
Dredge the Vermilion to Present Updates Regarding Regional Flood Mitigation Efforts Friday
DTV Presents Local and Regional Projects and Initiatives Update on Efforts to Mitigate Flooding at Citizens for a New Louisiana Member Lunch in Lafayette Friday: Friday, May 28th, our Lafayette location at 100 E Vermilion St Ste 150 will host Dave Dixon, President of...
Dredge the Vermilion Issues Flood Threat Assessment
5/17/2021 7pm Dredge the Vermilion issues our flood threat assessment as HIGH High Water Levels and Flows from the northern part of the watershed are putting pressure on the southern part of the watershed where water levels are also high, in some cases, over flood...
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.