Army Corps Criticized for Not Spending Allocated Funds
Rep. Clay Higgins has expressed frustration with the Army Corps of Engineers for not utilizing the $50 million allocated for dredging the Vermilion River.
On October 7, 2025, Higgins recorded a video near the Coulee Ile des Cannes detention ponds, criticizing the Corps' actions over the past two decades.
The Corps of Engineers no longer serves our republic.
Higgins' criticism stems from a 2021 win, where he secured $50 million in the Army Corps' work plan for dredging the Vermilion River, aimed at alleviating Lafayette's flooding issues. However, to date, none of the allocated funds have been spent on dredging.
Despite Higgins' efforts, science suggests that dredging may not significantly impact flood prevention.
Author's summary: Higgins criticizes Army Corps for inaction.
- $50 million allocated for dredging the Vermilion River
- No funds spent on dredging to date
- Science questions the effectiveness of dredging in preventing flooding