Army Corps Criticized for Inaction on Flood Prevention
Rep. Clay Higgins has expressed frustration with the Army Corps of Engineers for failing to spend $50 million allocated for dredging the Vermilion River, a project aimed at preventing flooding in Lafayette.
The Corps of Engineers no longer serves our republic.
Higgins' criticism comes after he secured $50 million in funding for the project in 2021, but none of the money has been spent on dredging to date.
- $50 million allocated for dredging the Vermilion River
- No funds spent on dredging since 2021
Despite Higgins' efforts, science suggests that dredging the Vermilion River may not be an effective solution to prevent flooding.
Author's summary: Higgins criticizes Army Corps for inaction on flood prevention.
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