Mississippi River
Delta Region
Wetlands
Global Warming
Hurricanes
City History
Government

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Background: Wetlands
- Describes the many useful functions wetlands perform for the environment
- A summary of the degradation of the wetlands along the southeast coast of Lousiana beginning in the 19th century
- An overview of the causes for the depletion of wetlands
- Demonstrates the importance of wetlands in Louisiana's economy