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
Testimonies of Flood Victims and Educational Content regarding Flood Flows in the Vermilion River- “Why does the river flow North?”
This is a video testimony of Flood Victims in our Community. This video also explains why the Vermilion River flows North during a flood event. The efficiently of the river flowing North from Lafayette to Cypress Island Swamp is a key element in successful flood...
Dredge the Vermilion working with LA DOTD Leads Way to Clear Red Tape to Fix a Main Drainage System in the Watershed
March 2, 2021 Harold Schoeffler (VP DTV) ,Harold Taylor (St Landry Parish Council), Bob Hammack (Director DTV), Attorney Glenn Armentor , and Attorney Harry Burdette and Dave Dixon (Pres DTV) had a telephone conference with Secretary LA DOTD Shaun Wilson regarding the...
Dredge the Vermilion 2020 Summary Update
Happy New Year! Off to a new year, hopefully a better one. At least we escaped MAJOR flooding in 2020. Some residents along coulee Ill des Cannes and north of Lafayette up in the Long Pine community of Evangeline Parish were not so lucky and did experience some...
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.