Army Corps Criticized for Inaction on Flood Prevention
Rep. Clay Higgins has expressed frustration with the Army Corps of Engineers for not utilizing the $50 million allocated for dredging the Vermilion River, a project aimed at mitigating flooding in Lafayette.
The Corps of Engineers no longer serves our republic.
Despite securing $50 million for the project in 2021, none of the funds have been spent on dredging, prompting Higgins to criticize the Corps' inaction. However, scientific findings suggest that dredging may not be an effective solution to prevent flooding.
Higgins' concerns were voiced in a selfie-style video recorded near the Coulee Ile des Cannes detention ponds, where he emphasized the need for action to address the flooding issues.
Author's summary: Higgins criticizes Army Corps for inaction on flood prevention.
- $50 million allocated for dredging the Vermilion River in 2021
- No funds have been spent on dredging to date
- Scientific findings question the effectiveness of dredging in preventing flooding