Vermilion Parish - Local Recovery Vision
Vermilion Parish Planning Day participants identified with the following visions for the future of their parish (ranked in order of preference). Quotes are from Vermilion Parish resident planning day participants.
Vermilion Parish:
- Has reasonable levels of protection from natural disasters
“Rain event flooding occurs in Erath due to the run off drainage from the north (Lafayette). Hurricane event flooding in Erath occurs due to tidal surge across receding coastline and depleted wetlands. Protection must address both flood event possibilities.”
- offers ample employment/business opportunities to all
“I treasure our vast natural resources that have created our economic base - agriculture, oil and gas industry, coastal wetlands that supply our fisheries and buffer zone.”
- encourages public involvement and is responsive to the citizens’ needs
“Louisiana politics as usual may not be as casually accepted by the general public as it has been in the past. I believe many citizens have been shocked into a greater awareness of things, coastal erosion and prudent, careful management.”
- has clean air and water
“Restore as much of the wetlands as possible.”
- values connections, friendship, family and culture
“Keep us together in a community where everyone knows everyone and we trust each other.”
- embraces the heritage and natural beauty of the region
“keep the spirit of our culture intact”...”[a] generous, easygoing approach”…”joi de vivre”
- ensures all citizens are safe and secure and have equal access to plentiful recreational and cultural activities
“Save coastal land and waterways for pleasure”… |
