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summaHurricane Katrina had the most devastating impact on Louisiana where it damages the wetland. Vegetation in the mashes may not grow back. Vegetation along water sources disappeared. Whatever remains became brown. Katrina decreased oyster harvests by two-third. US imported oyster. Fishermen were unemployed. Floodwater became contaminated household chemicals petroleum disturbed underground gas and oil. Leaking sewer and gas pipes aid the contaminated. Human corpses and dead pets increased contamination.. Place dredged material for plants to grow on. The Louisiana Coastal Area Ecosystem Restoration Plan plans to rebuild barrier islands and replant lost marsh grass.