Restoring New Orleans Wetlands After Hurricane Katrina
July 11, 2024
July 11, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
New Orleans' wetlands and bayous are essential to the city's identity. In addition to being places to fish, forage, or feel connected to nature, the wetlands help protect the city from hurricanes and storm surges.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina became a category five storm that flooded the city, resulting in more than 1,800 deaths and massive damage. The storm ov . . .
New Orleans' wetlands and bayous are essential to the city's identity. In addition to being places to fish, forage, or feel connected to nature, the wetlands help protect the city from hurricanes and storm surges.
In 2005, Hurricane Katrina became a category five storm that flooded the city, resulting in more than 1,800 deaths and massive damage. The storm ov . . .