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.
According to Higgins, despite securing the funding in 2021, none of the money has been spent on dredging, prompting him to criticize the Corps' work over the past two decades.
- $50 million allocated for dredging the Vermilion River
- No funds spent on dredging to date
Author's summary: Higgins criticizes Army Corps for inaction on flood prevention.