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| U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey National Wetlands Research Center 700 Cajundome Blvd. Lafayette, LA 70506 |
Contact: Gaye S. Farris Phone: 337-266-8550 Fax: 337-266-8541 For Release: November 4, 2005 |
Hurricanes Katrina and Rita transformed some 100 square miles of marsh to open water in southeastern Louisiana, according to preliminary estimates by U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) based on an analysis of Landsat satellite data from September and October.
Who:
USGS scientists:
Jimmy Johnston, Branch Chief, Spatial Analysis
Gregory Steyer, Ecologist
John Barras, Geographer
What:
In-person and teleconference discussion of most recent wetland loss numbers and possible consequences not only on biological resources but also on human infrastructure.
When:
Friday, November 4
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon central time
Where:
Address: 700 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70506
Phone bridge: call 1-877-450-5972 passcode 568469#
Image availability: www.nwrc.usgs.gov
Future observations of Landsat imagery over the upcoming year will allow
scientists at the USGS National Wetlands Research Center in Baton Rouge and
Lafayette, La., to determine how much of the loss is permanent and how the
marsh recovers. Although this early analysis of wetlands does not take into
account some marsh recovery, indications are that much of the loss may be
permanent. Some of the new areas of open water will likely become new lakes.
Restoration issues will be discussed.
The USGS serves the Nation by providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.
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