Garret Graves - Roger Williams University School of Law

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At Risk• Reverses recovery from Hurricanes Katrina, Rita,Gustav and Ike– Communities– Coastal systems– Economies• Threatens unique culture, heritage and way of life• Fundamentally destroys ecosystems/coastalresources
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