Page 16 - South Mississippi Living - August, 2025

COAST NOTE
A Sky-High Achievement
Coastal Resilience
Adaptive Infrastructure for Mississippi Living Shoreline
story by Katie Grace Walshe
Two Gulf Coast companies—Natrx, a Louisiana-based adaptive infrastructure firm, and Danos, an energy services provider—are launching their first living shoreline project in Mississippi on the Pearl River.
In partnership with Wildlife Mississippi and funded by the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, the project uses nature-based solutions to reduce shoreline erosion, restore river systems, and promote habitat biodiversity.
“This project represents the kind of forward-thinking coastal solutions we aim to support,” said Ricky Flynt, the fund’s director.
The shoreline features 119 ExoForms—modular, low- impact infrastructure units made by Natrx and nicknamed “Cajun Coral.” Installed by Danos, the ExoForms trap
silt and support native vegetation, creating a classic living shoreline.
“This marks a major milestone for Natrx as our first Mississippi project,” said Natrx CEO Leonard Nelson. “Collaborative efforts like Logtown are vital to Gulf
Coast restoration,” said Danos Ventures CEO Eric Danos. The Logtown Living Shoreline Project further illustrates
the power of cross-state environmental partnerships, showcasing the economic advantages from
deploying Louisiana-made coastal technologies throughout the Gulf
States region.
Stennis International Airport Receives Digicast Excellence Award for Airport Training
story and photo courtesy of
Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission
Stennis International Airport is proud to announce it has received the Digicast Excellence Award for Airport Training from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE). This esteemed award recognizes Stennis International Airport’s outstanding commitment to employee training and professional development.
“We are honored to receive the AAAE ANTN Digicast Training Excellence Award. This recognition reflects our
team’s unwavering commitment to professional development and operational excellence. By prioritizing training excellence, we ensure our airport remains a safe and efficient airport for
our community and stakeholders. I’m incredibly proud of our Operations, Maintenance, and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) staff for their dedication to professional development and excellence in every area of airport operations,” stated Austin Jenkins, Stennis International Airport Director.
The AAAE’s annual Digicast Excellence Awards are presented to airports that demonstrate exceptional performance in
their training programs, evaluated based on the total number
of training programs completed and the overall number of employees trained at each airport. Stennis International Airport’s achievement highlights its proactive approach to ensuring its staff are equipped with the latest knowledge and skills required for excellence in airport management and operations.
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