Higgins Criticizes Army Corps for Inaction on Flood Prevention
Rep. Clay Higgins expressed frustration with the Army Corps of Engineers for not utilizing the $50 million allocated for dredging the Vermilion River, which he believes is essential for preventing 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, science suggests that dredging may not be an effective solution to prevent flooding.
- $50 million allocated for dredging the Vermilion River
- No funds have been spent on dredging to date
- Science questions the effectiveness of dredging in preventing flooding
Author's summary: Higgins criticizes Army Corps for inaction on flood prevention.