Todd Graves, the founder of Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers, donated $100,000 to fund the creation of a 3D-printed artificial reef off the coast of Grand Isle. The reef will replace an old, decommissioned oil platform, contributing to marine conservation efforts in the Gulf of Mexico.
“I’m just so excited we’re restoring the reef out here where it used to be Hotel Sid. Now we’re doing an artificial reef to replace it. Such a great fishing area for the community.”
The donation supports the efforts of the Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) of Louisiana, which is collaborating with researchers and environmentalists to design and deploy the artificial reef. LDWF Secretary Madison Sheahan says this is a huge opportunity to show what a public-private partnership can do in Louisiana…
“Its just a fantastic product that Danos produces and we’re able to put that in the ground today and really producer an opportunity for our anglers across the state.”
Graves expressed his commitment to preserving Louisiana’s natural resources with plans to build four more artificial reefs in the Gulf.
“We expect in just a short period of time for that whole marine ecosystem to start building itself back and then shortly after that it will be great fishing again.”
The artificial reef project is seen as a significant step in restoring and protecting the Gulf’s delicate ecosystem, providing a sustainable solution that benefits both the environment and the local economy.
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