NATRX

04/28/2026

ExoForms in the water at Port Wonder, Lake Charles. Our 8th project with CCA Louisiana this year.

This reef sits at a brand new lakefront education and recreation destination, and it will be creating marine habitat for the SWLA community for a long time. Proud to be the technology partner behind work like this.

Thank you to , , , CPPJ, and for your partnership.

03/24/2025

Our own Tyler Ortego talking with an impressive panel about the tremendous, nature-based resilience opportunities for folks hungry to innovate and create a more harmonious and productive relationship between the natural and built worlds at

03/06/2025

🌊 Natrx Tide Turners: Meet Brett Drawdy! 🌊

With 15+ years of experience in construction and maintenance, Brett knows how to keep operations running at peak performance. Starting as a welder’s helper in 2010, he quickly rose through the ranks—becoming a certified pipe welder, supervisor, and superintendent overseeing large-scale projects across multiple trades.

Now, as a Maintenance Technician at our Amelia, LA facility, Brett is focused on ExoForm production, manufacturing automation, and facility maintenance. His goal? Building a maintenance program that ensures efficiency, minimizes downtime, and keeps our operations running safely and smoothly.

Since joining Natrx, Brett has made an impact with his expertise, leadership, and problem-solving mindset—and we’re excited to have him on board as we continue to grow!

02/27/2025

🌊 Natrx Tide Turners: Meet Gabe Perry! 🌊

Gabe brings a sharp engineering mind and an entrepreneurial spirit to the Natrx team. As a Mechanical Engineer based in Raleigh, he’s focused on researching and developing emerging techniques and technologies that push nature-based resilience solutions forward. He’s also playing a key role in the launch of our ExoFlex products, an exciting new addition to our adaptive infrastructure offerings.

A Raleigh native and NC State grad (BS in Mechanical Engineering), Gabe is passionate about startups, marine engineering, and designing infrastructure that works in harmony with nature. Since joining Natrx, he’s been inspired by the limitless potential of our work and the tight-knit, mission-driven team behind it.

Outside of work, you’ll find him leading in his community, writing music, and staying active on the basketball court. 🎶🏀

We’re excited to have Gabe on board—his insight and energy are already making an impact!

02/20/2025

🌊 Natrx Tide Turners: Meet Drew Keeley! 🌊

Born and raised in North Carolina, Drew has always been drawn to the outdoors—from the Appalachian Mountains to the Carolina coast. That deep appreciation for natural systems turned into a passion for understanding and protecting coastal environments.

At Natrx, Drew is on the front lines of learning about the Gulf and East Coast’s unique coastal systems. He connects with practitioners, conservationists, and engineers to understand regional challenges and help develop nature-based resilience solutions—including the launch of our innovative ExoFlex line.

One of his most fascinating projects? Collaborating with Dr. Jennifer Pollack from the Harte Research Institute to study serpulid reefs in Baffin Bay, exploring ways to protect and expand these critical habitats.

Drew is the kind of person you can build a business with—passionate, engaged, and always ready to dive in. 🌎💡 Join us in celebrating his impact!

02/13/2025

🌊 Natrx Tide Turners: Meet Mary Forthofer! 🌊

From the early days of Natrx, Mary has been a key part of our journey—helping us grow from an idea into a leader in nature-based resilience.

Officially, she’s part of Technical and Financial Operations, but if you ask anyone here, she’s the glue that keeps things running smoothly. Whether she’s modeling shoreline profiles, analyzing satellite data, or handling day-to-day operations in our Raleigh office, Mary is always ready to learn, adapt, and take on new challenges.

After five years with Natrx, she’s seen it all—and helped shape it all. We’re lucky to have her, and we’re even more excited to celebrate her recent wedding this past December! 🎉💍

Join us in congratulating Mary on five years of impact (and her recent big life milestone)! 👏

08/08/2024

Natrx plans to supplement concrete with dredging spoils in its patented custom ExoForms, which protect shorelines from erosion and create a habitat for oysters and fish.

06/07/2024

Have a look at our ExoForms doing their thing. They're dissipating erosion-causing wave energy along this coastline PLUS they've become home to all kinds of marine critters which, in turn, are cleaning the water and providing a food source for the larger animals in the area. That's a healthy ecosystem providing nature-based resilience and restoration. That's Natrx Adaptive Infrastructure in action! Happy Friday!

06/03/2024

Now Hiring! We're looking for a full-time Senior Manufacturing Engineer to be a key part of the exciting work we're doing in Louisiana at our Resilience Center of Excellence and on projects all over the world. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our manufacturing capabilities and drive significant operational improvements.

Check out the specifics here:
https://hubs.la/Q02zlqZg0

05/30/2024