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Lafayette Weighs Vermilion River Dredging | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lafayette’s city and parish councils are reexamining dredging the Vermilion River to reduce flood risk — a pressing concern after a devastating flood a decade ago. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers outlined multiple approaches, some immediate, others requiring community-wide collaboration. Though a 2020 study by UL Lafayette and the Corps warned dredging would be costly and only marginally effective, the project remains under consideration. Officials say more discussions lie ahead as they weigh costs, benefits, and long-term solutions for flood prevention. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…
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