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
Update on Vermilion River Dredging Projects
March 9th 2024 Lafayette LA This is the latest on the proposed Vermilion River dredging projects. The projects include: 1. A smaller spot dredging project by the City of Lafayette near the confluence of the river and coulee Mine near the Rotary Point area. This...
Status of Vermilion River Spot Dredging Permit and Project at City Council Meeting Tonight 3-5-24 at 5:30pm
The Lafayette City Council meeting tonight Tuesday 3-5-2024 at 5:30pm Agenda Item #9 will address the Status of the Vermilion River Spot Dredging Permit and Project. I understand public comments will be allowed regarding this item. Please do not be lulled into...
Retention Ponds , Spoil Banks, Dredging, Unintended Consequences, and other Musings 7 Years after 2016
Executive Summary Over 7 years after the great flood of 2016 a number of flood mitigation projects have been completed or identified in our watershed. Two spoil bank projects that were severely needed have been completed. Some retention ponds have been completed or...
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.