REAL SUMMARY

Hurricane Katrina had the most devastating impact on Louisiana where the wetlands were damaged. Vegetation in the marshes may not grow back, and whatever remained turned brown. Katrina decrease local sea harvests by two-third, so US increased oyster import while Fishermen were unemployed and unsettled as they depended on oyster industry for a living. Floodwaters became contaminated with household chemical which disturbed underground gas and oil tanks. Leaking sewer and gas pipes increase contamination. Human corpses and dead pets further increase the risk of bacterial contamination. Dredged materials are placed on a platform for plants to grow on. The Louisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration Plan is also planning to rebuild barrier islands and replant lost marsh grass.