This can be extremely damaging to the native species of plants and animals. Fish and Wildlife Service estimated that over 100 square miles of marsh in southern Louisiana is now open water as a result of the 2005 hurricane season, displacing the fragile ecosystems of the wetlands.6 Additionally, large numbers of exotic pets and fish were released in the aftermath of the disaster, resulting in unnatural species being incorporated into the local ecosystems. This process, called deconstruction, resulted in the quick filling of already limited landfill space in New Orleans, and resulted in the EPA lifting landfill restrictions to reopen several environmentally hazardous locations.5 Additionally, the destruction of habitats across the Gulf coast was an unfortunate consequence of Hurricane Katrina. In the aftermath of the hurricane, damaged buildings were destroyed entirely by large machines in an effort to clear extensively damaged areas for new development. The increasing expansion of the oil drilling industry in Louisiana is also thought to have contributed to the devastating effects of the storm in general, as infrastructure necessary for the oil industry weakens natural coastlines, allowing for more dangerous storm surges.4 The 2005 hurricane season damaged a total of 457 pipelines and 113 offshore drilling platforms. Some of the many casualties of Hurricane Katrina were the oil refineries in the area.4 Oil spills from three different refineries resulted in nearly 8 million gallons of oil spilled into local waterways, further endangering the local ecosystems. You will also learn the importance of being bold and courageous to fight and fix a problem in your community.The environmental effects of Hurricane Katrina were extensive, between the storm itself and the nature of the cleanup process following its conclusion. Listen in to learn why reading the whole report on the cause of Hurricane Katrina’s intensity shed light on many avoidable human errors. In this episode, Sandy talks about her experience during hurricane Katrina in 2005 and why it’s the reason she became an activist. Since the levee failures and flooding during Hurricane Katrina, Sandy has driven a campaign to ensure that the narrative portrays the flood event as negligent acts. Sandy Rosenthal is a civic activist, founder of Levees.Org, and a 7-time award-winning book, Words Whispered in Water. Have you ever wondered what happened in New Orleans during and after Hurricane Katrina? Sandy Rosenthal shares her firsthand experience and why she later became an advocate for her New Orleans community to avoid a repeat of the hurricane. ![]() 275 - Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath had a devastating effect on New Orleans’ families and businesses and on Sandy Rosenthal.
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