Summary 2 (Edited)

Using your own words as far as possible, summarise how Hurricane Katrina affected Louisiana and the plans which have been discussed to improve conditions in this US state.

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Your summary, which must be in continuous writing (not note form), must not be more than 150 words (not counting the words given to help you to begin).

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Hurricane Katrina had the most devastating impact on Louisiana where the wetlands were damage. Vegetation in marshes may not grow back and vegetation along water sources disappeared, whatever remains became brown. Katrina decrease local oyster harvests by two-thirds. US imported oysters. Fisherman becomes unemployed and unsettled. Floodwater became contaminated and disturbed underground gas and oil tanks. Sewer and pipes contaminated the water. Human corpses and death pets increase contamination. Place dredged material for a platform for the plants to grow on. The Louisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration Plan plans to rebuild barrier islands and marsh grass.

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