MISSION STATEMENT The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches, for all people through a powerful activist network. The Surfrider Foundation was founded in 1984 by a handful of environmentally minded surfers who were concerned about threats to their local surf break. In the years since, Surfrider Foundation has grown into one of the nation's premier grassroots environmental organizations. Surfrider Foundation's first chapters were formed in 1991. Since then, our activist network has grown to more than 200 chapters and student clubs in the United States alone. For 40 years the Surfrider Foundation has focused ... read more MISSION STATEMENT The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches, for all people through a powerful activist network. The Surfrider Foundation was founded in 1984 by a handful of environmentally minded surfers who were concerned about threats to their local surf break. In the years since, Surfrider Foundation has grown into one of the nation's premier grassroots environmental organizations. Surfrider Foundation's first chapters were formed in 1991. Since then, our activist network has grown to more than 200 chapters and student clubs in the United States alone. For 40 years the Surfrider Foundation has focused its 100 ongoing campaigns on our 5 core initiatives: Plastic Pollution, Water Quality, Beach Access, Coasts & Climate, and Ocean Protection.
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By Mara Dias | Water Quality Manager
For over 30 years, improving coastal water quality has been one of the Surfrider Foundation’s top priorities. We believe everyone should have access to clean water to surf, swim and play... Read the full report ›By Pete Stauffer | Environmental Director
This year promises to be one of the most important in the Surfrider Foundation’s 32-year history. More than ever, our coasts are under threat from impacts such as pollution, development, energy... Read the full report ›By Pete Stauffer | Environmental Director
2016 was a banner year for the Surfrider Foundation. We not only broke our record of 43 campaign victories in a single year, we shattered it by racking up 61 campaign wins over the past... Read the full report ›
