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 Board Member Karen Hail Selected to Bayou Vermilion District Board of Directors
Dredge the Vermilion(DTV) Board Member Karen Hail has been appointed to serve a 4 year term beginning on October 1, 2021 for the Bayou Vermilion District(BVD) Board of Directors. Karen brings key business and marketing experience to the BVD organization that is...
Dredge the Vermilion meets with St. Martin Parish Officials Regarding Regional Flood Mitigation Projects
July 20 2021 St. Martinville LA Board Members from Dredge the Vermilion (DTV) met with St. Martin Parish Officials regarding our recommendations for regional flood mitigation projects and how those projects would benefit the watershed and in particular St Martin...
Dredge the Vermilion Board Members join Bayou Vermilion District on Tour of River
July 23 2021 Several Dredge the Vermilion(DTV) Board Members joined several Bayou Vermilion District (BVD) Board Members and City Councilman Andy Naquin on a tour of River. The objective was to get a better look at the ongoing clearing and...
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.