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Concrete debris is dropped into the water off Burns Point to build an artificial reef that will attract marine organisms and the game fish that feed on them.

The Review/Bill Decker

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John Walther, a vice president with the Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana, says the organization has worked on eight artificial reef projects in the last year.

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The tug Mr. Leon holds a barge in position so workers can place large pieces of concrete debris under the water. The reef will be 5 feet high in water that is 17 feet deep.

Recycled reef off Burns Point will be good for more than just fishing

CYPREMORT POINT — State Rep. Stuart Bishop represents Lafayette in the Louisiana House. But he has deep ties to St. Mary, too.

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