What's in the water?

Oil in Standing Water, New Orleans 2005

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The water in the drainage canal in Montegut is orange! 

The Terrebonne Parish canal has been discolored by the high level of iron oxide in the water. 

Why? Its caused by the dying wetlands in and around Pointe-aux-Chenes. Saltwater which surged inland by Hurricane Ike  is the most logical reason

for killing the vegetation.