Wetlands have historically been regarded as centers of disease and insect infestation.

Wetlands can protect people from storms and help them earn a living through fishing.

Louisiana is located at the drainage gateway where the Mississippi River meets the Gulf of Mexico.

Hurricane Katrina caused more than 1,800 casualties, including over 700 in New Orleans.

show outrage at the situation the state is in.

describe the current state of the wetlands in Louisiana.

depict the damage that could have been saved by the declining wetlands.

show the reader the other problems the state of Louisiana has had.

a piece of land that is partly covered by water

a state that is on the Gulf of Mexico

a job related to the hunting or fishing industry

an animal species that is in danger of dying out

Regulation has been an important tool in protecting wetlands.

Wetlands have been drained and converted to farmland.

Many species of migratory birds depend on the wetlands.

Louisiana has some of the most extensive wetlands in the United States.

show the reader how fast time has passed in the wetlands.

chronicle the history of wetlands in Louisiana.

contrast how people have seen wetlands in the past.

illustrate one of the causes of the wetlands decline in popularity.