Students explore the impact natural events have on the environment, specifically the wetlands. They view a video about the impact of Hurricane Katrina on the Mississippi Delta and answer discussion questions.

NewsHour probes into the possible long-term environmental effects of Hurricane Katrina on the Gulf Coast region in this October, 2005, report.

News Hour examines the health care problems that are being addressed by a medical assistance program in this report form February, 2006. Many poor and ill people impacted by Hurricane Katrina, are getting much needed help. Video, audio,...

Biloxi, Mississippi, one of the country's largest casino markets, was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. This report discusses the change in Mississippi gambling laws and how it will help Biloxi post-Hurricane Katrina. Report is from...

Government officials discuss possible plans for the rebuilding of New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina. Article is from October, 2005.

The Government Accountability Office, a Congress-commissioned investigation group, rips the Bush administration for their lack of leadership and slow response to Hurricane Katrina. In particular, the report is critical of the Secretary...

Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on August 29, 2005. Report discusses the devastation, the mandatory evacuation of New Orleans, and damage estimates.

The day after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, article discusses the conditions of New Orleans and other areas effected. Article is from August 30, 2005.

President George W. Bush arrived in Louisiana to tour the area after Hurricane Katrina. As President Bush was in the area, many began to criticize the federal government's response to the disaster, some alleging possible racism in the...

New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin lays out his plan to bring people displaced by Hurricane Katrina back to New Orleans. The governments at all levels also are looking at plans for for future evacuations and recovery. Article is from September,...

Report from November, 2005, announcing that Donald Powell would coordinate Gulf Coast recovery for the federal government.

In this April, 2006, report, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs issued a report that included the elimination of FEMA. FEMA had been criticized for its response to Hurricane Katrina.

Members of the committee that is investigating the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina are accusing the White House of refusing to provide documents, officials for questioning, etc. The White House contends that their...