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
Dredge the Vermilion presents to the Mississippi River Commission
August 23, 2019. Baton Rouge, LA--Dredge the Vermilion (DTV) presented the case for dredging the Vermilion River to the Mississippi River Commission (MRC) and the US Army Corps of Engineers during the public meeting conducted on the Motor Vessel “Mississippi” in Baton...
Flood Prevention Plan Includes Dredging the Vermilion
https://kadn.com/sierra-club-presents-flood-prevention-plan-focused-on-dredging-the-vermilion-river/
Atchafalaya Basin Program- The Henderson Lake Project
Oct 15 , 2019 Dredge the Vermilion took the lead in assisting St. Martin Parish develop the Henderson Lake Project concept that was submitted for funding by CPRA in fiscal year 2020. This proposal was completed in less than 10 days from a verbal concept to an approved...
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.