Resources
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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 meets with LWI head and staff in Baton Rouge
On Oct 21 2019 Dredge the Vermilion Inc. and representatives from St. Landry Parish and Amite River Basin Commission met with LWI head Mr. Pat Forbes and a number of his staff as well as staff from other state of Louisiana governmental departments such as DOTD and...
Dredge The Vermilion to meet with Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District on Oct 2nd
The objective of this meeting is to share information and present an overview of the Teche-Vermilion watershed, issues, and proposed projects. Additionally, we want to learn more about what the Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District is doing and...
Vermilion – Coulee Inflow Analysis
The source of this data is from a USGS survey of the river and all the connecting bayous and coulees. Below is my graph of cumulative inflow channels sizes vs. the river channel size at nearest point using this data. Note the river channel would be diminished with...
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.