The reef is being installed by Danos and DEAN Construction under permits issued by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, and it's built using our FishHouse ExoForms, nature-based habitat modules engineered to accelerate colonization by marine organisms and provide sustained habitat for speckled trout, redfish, and a diverse array of offshore species.

"As a native Louisianan who grew up fishing in waters across the state, the conservation and preservation of these waters is important to me and the entire fishing community," said Raising Cane's owner and founder Todd Graves. "Louisiana's coast is one of the most unique places in the country and the fact that these reefs will be around for generations helps ensure people can enjoy it with their families, kids and grandchildren for decades to come."

"Todd Graves and Raising Cane's aren't just investing in reefs — they're investing in the future of Louisiana's coastal ecosystem and the fishing communities that depend on it," said Rad Trascher, CEO of CCA Louisiana. "The Eugene Island 74 reef carries forward Todd's commitment to doing more for this state's waters, and we are honored to work with them on this initiative."

CCA Louisiana's R.E.E.F. Louisiana program addresses one of the Gulf Coast's most pressing conservation challenges: the loss of essential offshore habitat following the removal of oil and gas infrastructure. With more than 60 unique artificial reefs now installed across Louisiana's waters, the program continues to deliver real, measurable benefit for biodiversity, recreational fishing, and the long-term health of the state's coastal fisheries.

We're proud to be part of this growing series of reefs and grateful to work alongside partners who share a genuine commitment to Louisiana's coast. Three more to come.

Photos from the KATC article, read it here.

There’s a moment when a new approach stops being “interesting” and starts becoming the way forward.

That’s what this Biz New Orleans feature on Natrx represents. It reflects a growing awareness that nature-based infrastructure, when driven by the right technology, is delivering outcomes traditional methods struggle to match.

The article covers how our core technologies, including geospatial analysis tools and our patented DryForming™ manufacturing, are helping landowners, engineers, and resilience leaders protect and restore vulnerable coastlines faster, more affordably, and with measurable ecological value. It also highlights the economic and community benefits that come from solutions that are more than stopgaps.

“Perseverance is really important for anyone who wants to be an entrepreneur. Put one foot in front of the other, and believe in your thesis.”
-Tad Schwendler, COO, Natrx

This coverage matters because it captures the clarity we aim to bring to a complicated space. There’s an increasing urgency to move from outdated methods to scalable, performance-based systems that are flexible enough to meet real-world constraints. When a respected regional outlet takes the time to understand the depth of what we’re building, it strengthens the case for others to follow.

Media attention like this helps open the door. It gives land managers, regulators, engineering firms, and decision-makers more confidence to act. We’ve seen that time and again. Visibility leads to better conversations—and better resilience outcomes.

Thank you to Biz New Orleans for the thoughtful coverage.
📰 Read the full article here: How This Company is Using Technology to Tame Land Loss

A new article in Biz New Orleans spotlights a large-scale artificial reef installation in Cocodrie, Louisiana. The project brings together CCA Louisiana, Chevron, Danos, and Natrx in a high-impact collaboration that delivers real habitat and community benefit.

Over 300 custom Natrx ExoForms™ were installed to expand oyster reef habitat and support recreational fishing access. With each unit offering 19 square feet of surface area, the project added a total of 6,460 square feet of new habitat.

Natrx ExoForms were selected for their:

• Shallow-water performance and low profile, critical for the site’s 1.5-foot vertical constraint
• Fast and safe installation with minimal equipment
• Habitat-positive design that supports long-term ecological function

These are the kinds of projects that define where nature-based infrastructure is headed. Real-world, performance-driven, and built in collaboration with forward-looking partners.

Read the full article: Biz New Orleans Coverage

More on our ExoForms here.

Interest in nature-based shoreline protection is surging—and Lockport, Louisiana, is at the center of the movement. The recent installation of a living shoreline at Lockport Bayouside Park, using Natrx’s “Cajun Coral” ExoForms™, has sparked headlines and conversations across the coast.

The project, completed in partnership with Danos and AIM Engineering, is already making waves—literally and figuratively. Funded through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) and led by the Lafourche Parish Office of Coastal Zone Management, the effort deployed over 800 feet of wave-dampening, habitat-positive infrastructure.

As Parish President Archie Chaisson III said in a statement to the press:
“This was a special day for us and our Office of Coastal Zone Management as we installed our first Living Shoreline with our Partners at Danos and Natrx. By utilizing our GOMESA funding we are able to install 826 feet of the Cajun Coral units along Company Canal at the Bayouside Park. Once complete, this project will offer erosion protection and create a new marine wildlife habitat.”

This project is a local success story powered by local leadership. It exemplifies how public-private partnerships—backed by regional expertise and cutting-edge innovation—can deliver fast, efficient, and ecologically beneficial shoreline solutions.

Big thanks to our partners at Danos for bringing operational excellence to the installation and to AIM Engineering for their critical role in design and planning. And above all, thanks to the Lafourche Parish Government for championing this bold, Louisiana-grown approach to resilience.

Read the full story in Biz New Orleans and see how “Cajun Coral” is redefining what’s possible for our coastlines.

This Memorial Day, we’re reflecting on a project that carries deep meaning and a powerful sense of purpose. While our mission at Natrx is focused on coastal resilience and habitat restoration, we’re honored when that work intersects with something as profoundly human as remembrance.

In collaboration with Veterans Memorial Reef (VMR), we had the privilege of designing custom ExoForms™ to help memorialize 10 U.S. veterans as part of a living reef off the coast of Wilmington, North Carolina. Each ExoForm serves as a permanent, personalized marker, containing the veteran’s cremated remains and becoming part of a thriving marine habitat. Each also includes a plaque inscribed with the veteran’s service details, a tribute that will face the morning sunrise each day beneath the sea.

This initiative addresses a growing challenge: limited space in federal cemeteries. Families who choose VMR’s services receive the full dignity of a military burial, including honor guards, taps, and ceremonial support, before joining a boat-led ceremony to witness the placement of their loved one’s memorial at sea. These tributes are now part of an expanding artificial reef at a site known as AR372, or Five-Mile Boxcar Reef.

At the core of this project are Natrx ExoForms™: habitat-specific, eco-positive reef modules that provide resilience and restoration by supporting natural habitat growth. Created using our patented Dry Forming™ process, these structures were precisely tailored for this meaningful application. Because Dry Forming allows us to move rapidly from design to deployment, we were able to deliver quickly and respectfully in support of VMR’s ceremonial timeline.

Beyond honoring service, these reef markers contribute to long-term environmental impact—supporting the growth of healthy habitat that filters water, increases biodiversity, and reinforces coastal resilience. It’s a rare privilege for our technology to serve both emotional and ecological purposes in a single project.

We thank the families, Veterans Memorial Reef, and the broader community for allowing us to support this powerful initiative. We’re proud to continue working with VMR to expand this program and help more families honor their loved ones in a way that fosters both legacy and life.

To learn more about the project, we encourage you to read this story from WWAY3 or  this feature from WHQR, which capture the emotional significance and environmental value of this effort.

And you can learn more about the Veterans Memorial Reef at veteransmemorialreef.org.

Learn more about Natrx ExoForms™

On April 30, Natrx hosted an inspiring and energizing tour of our Resilience Center of Excellence in Amelia, Louisiana—bringing together a powerhouse group of leaders across government, conservation, and economic development. The event offered a firsthand look at how innovation rooted in Louisiana is being scaled globally to address some of the most urgent challenges facing coastal communities.

We were honored to welcome regional changemakers including Terrebonne Parish President Jason Bergeron, Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson, representatives from the Pontchartrain Conservancy, Ducks Unlimited, and othersr who are actively shaping the future of coastal protection in Louisiana and beyond. Their presence is a testament to the growing recognition that nature-based infrastructure is not just the future—it’s happening now.

Louisiana Innovation, Global Impact

The Amelia facility—now doubled in size since the beginning of

2024—is the production home of our patented ExoForms™, which form a physical backbone of the Natrx platform. These modular, high-performance structures are designed to harness natural systems for erosion control, storm protection, and habitat restoration. Nicknamed “Cajun Coral,” ExoForms are engineered to integrate seamlessly with the marine environment, building resilience that actually grows stronger over time.

And unlike conventional approaches that rely on massive quantities of imported rock and heavy equipment, Natrx solutions:

• Use up to 90% less material

• Are 70% faster to install

• Provide up to 4x the ecological surface area for marine habitat

• Can be installed in shallow, sensitive, or hard-to-reach environments

• Keep jobs, materials, and manufacturing right here in Louisiana

A Platform for Action

What sets Natrx apart is our integrated, end-to-end approach. The Natrx Platform includes:

• Assess – AI-powered remote sensing software that identifies resilience risks and plans smarter interventions—no field visits required.

• Address – Project-specific infrastructure designed and manufactured using our patented DryForming™ technology.

• Appraise – Ongoing monitoring, biodiversity tracking, and performance reporting that ensures long-term ecological and permitting success.

Together, these services deliver a full spectrum of planning, implementation, and accountability—helping our partners go from insight to impact, faster.

Momentum Through Partnership

More than anything, this visit reaffirmed a powerful truth: real resilience is collaborative.

We're proud to have hosted such an impressive group, and even more proud of what it represents: forward-thinking leaders who are ready to accelerate better ways to protect our communities and coasts. Every visit like this strengthens the movement we’re building—a future where resilience is smarter, more sustainable, and more accessible than ever before.