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Tell Congress to Save Our Coasts and Climate

In a time of unprecedented threats to our environment, we need more investments in agencies like NOAA and the EPA, not less. Now is the time to speak up for programs and people that protect our nation’s air, land, and water. 

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Our Mission

 Where the land meets the sea

What We Fight For

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Plastic Reduction

Reducing the impact of plastics in the marine environments that surround us.

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ocean protection

Ocean Protection

Defending our ocean from challenges threatening the vitality of the ecosystem.

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Beach Access

Working with decision-makers to ensure full and fair beach access for all to enjoy.

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Coast & Climate

Coasts & Climate

Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines.

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Clean Water

Protecting the health and sustainability of our planet's most precious resource.

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Latest News

Surfrider Volunteers Remove a Record-Breaking 365,000 Pounds of Trash from U.S. Beaches in a Single Year

The 2024 Beach Cleanup Report highlights Surfrider’s national beach cleanup efforts and reveals the items most often collected — exposing the growing threat that rampant plastic pollution poses to both our ocean and human health, and how Surfrider’s activists are tackling this issue head-on.
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The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.

Our Campaigns

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Featured Campaign

Drilling Is Killing

Surfrider is fighting to restore and expand ocean protections, while opposing new offshore drilling in unprotected areas. Join us in the fight to end new offshore drilling once and for all!

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Our Programs

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Featured Program

Climate Action Program

Designed to harness the power of nature to fight the effects of climate change on our coasts — this innovative program connects volunteers to restoration projects that help protect local coastlines from erosion, sequester carbon, remove invasive species, and support local ecosystems.

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Our Network
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Find Surfrider Near You

We're always looking for volunteers to help affect change locally. Join us.

Our Impact

Our efforts are paying off.
See what we’ve accomplished so far:

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Chapters and Student Clubs

930+


Victories to Protect Our Coast

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Volunteer Hours in 2024

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100% of every purchase helps protect our coasts, waves, and beaches.

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100% of every purchase directly supports our campaigns and initiatives across the country.

Summer Collection

Shop our latest collection of sustainably-sourced apparel and accessories.

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The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches.

 

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$10 per month helps protect a quarter mile of your local coast.

 
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