Friday, November 13, 2009
Not Again Newport...we have come so far!
After nearly 2 years of sourcing out sewer misconnections, improving stormwater codes/best management practices, improving notification/postings and cutting down the beach advisories, we're back to a challenging point with sewer overflows at Nye Beach. It seems large volumes of stormwater have been infiltrating the sewer lines (those same lines we thought were inspected and had some pipe-bursting/relining done), resulting in some serious sewage overflows at Nye Beach. The local Blue Water Task Force has been getting readings off the chart, some of the highest we've seen at Nye Beach in our 10 years of testing. What can you do? Demand clean water, join us at the next council meeting (November 23). Note the picture at right and the nebulous "contaminated with...". We can do better!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Tonight's Chapter Meeting - Agate Beach Surf Club Documentary
Super rare footage of Oregon surfing circa 1960. First ever documentary of its kind for Agate Beach Surf Club, don't miss it Thursday, November 12, Visual Arts Center 7:30 pm. Also on agenda for the chapter meeting is the recent Nye Beach sewage issues for discussion!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Highway Hallo-Green Cleans Again!
Thanks to all who came out for this event! Highway 101 along one of our most beloved beaches is clean again. Special thanks to the Oregon Hangliders who showed up in full force!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Highway Hallo-Green Cleanup This Saturday 10/31
Join the Newport Chapter of Surfrider Foundation this Saturday, October 31st from 10am - Noon as we help keep our stretch of Hwy 101 clean and green for the Highway Hallo-Green Costume Cleanup! Bring your gloves and sturdy shoes, costumes optional and treats for all participants. We'll meet at the Moolack parking area just north of Newport to knock out highway litter bound for our beloved beaches. Questions, contact Craig DeMott. We hope to see you there!
Monday, October 12, 2009
XplOregon Teen Road Trip wrap-up!
This summer the Newport Chapter hosted 4 stops for the XplOregon teen road trips program from June through August organized by Newport Chapter Chair Joe Haxel. The kids arrived on Wednesday nights to set up camp in South Beach or Beverley Beach State Parks.
On Thursday mornings Newport Chapter volunteers met with groups to introduce the Blue Water Task Force program. The kids then went out and collected water samples from 4 different beaches and returned them to the Oregon Coast Aquarium water quality lab where Tricia Ratliff (OCA Youth Volunteer Coordinator) and Charlie (Surfrider OR field coordinator) led them on a tour of the lab, explaining the testing equipment and protocols. The kids then had surfing lessons at one of the beaches where they tested.
On Friday mornings, Newport Chapter volunteers led the kids on a 2 hour beach cleanup followed with the group returning to the Aquarium to see the results from their water testing of the previous day.
Through this program the XplOregon teens and the Surfrider Foundation formed a strong partnership, advancing youth coastal stewardship values in Oregon for a group of kids who otherwise have little experience with ocean resources.
Through this program the XplOregon teens and the Surfrider Foundation formed a strong partnership, advancing youth coastal stewardship values in Oregon for a group of kids who otherwise have little experience with ocean resources.
Friday, October 02, 2009
Yaquina River Cleanup This Saturday!
Remember, trash in our rivers eventually ends up in our oceans and on our beache
s. I also see there are prizes and money involved for lucky "groups" of volunteers. Come on out and help support a great effort!
ADOPT-A-RIVER YAQUINA BAY CLEANUP
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
9:00 am - 11:30 - Cleanup
BBQ at the Rogue Brewery starting at 12:00
Register at the following locations:
Toledo: Gray Todd Field
Newport: Yaquina Bay Yacht Club, 750 Bay Blvd.
Major Sponsors:
Thompson’s Sanitary & Georgia Pacific, Toledo
s. I also see there are prizes and money involved for lucky "groups" of volunteers. Come on out and help support a great effort!ADOPT-A-RIVER YAQUINA BAY CLEANUP
Saturday, October 3rd, 2009
9:00 am - 11:30 - Cleanup
BBQ at the Rogue Brewery starting at 12:00
Register at the following locations:
Toledo: Gray Todd Field
Newport: Yaquina Bay Yacht Club, 750 Bay Blvd.
Major Sponsors:
Thompson’s Sanitary & Georgia Pacific, Toledo
Tuesday, September 01, 2009
City, GP Re-open Pipeline Dialogue
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Out There Screening and Mundo Afterparty this Friday
Join us on this Friday August 21, 7:30pm at the Newport Visual Art Center for Out There! (Doors at 7:30 film to start at 8p). FREE Admission, with an after party at Cafe Mundo all FAMILY FRIENDLY! A portion of the proceeds from the after party is being graciously donated by Mama Mundo!
Teton Gravity Research (TGR) presents OUT THERE, a 16mm and HiDef film taking a progressive, fresh look at what faces the surf world today. Humankind threatens many pristine and favorite surf breaks and surfers need to take action. In partnership with the Newport Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, TGR's OUT THERE takes viewers to a variety of breaks around the world, showcasing the cutting edge surfing of today.
Monday, August 03, 2009
GP says no and the city bares down
After six months of work to come to some reasonable compromises on the GP Pulp Mill effluent line license agreement with the City of Newport, GP execs in Atlanta, Georgia have sent word back that they refuse to sign.
"GP's refusal to sign the agreement recommended by the task force and adopted by the council leads us to such a difficult decision", Penelope McCarthy, city attorney wrote. "The pipelines we believe are currently occupied by GP (the 'north' and 'south' pipelines) are used without appropriate governmental protections and authorizations in place. This is not an acceptable situation to the council."
Monday, July 06, 2009
Things That Go Boom!
25 Years of Surfrider, 25 Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue ProjectsGreat job by all of the Newport Chapter of Surfrider Foundation and Barefoot Wine volunteers who turned out for this fantastic event. About 30 volunteers hit South Beach in Newport and 51st St. in Lincoln City on the morning of July 5th and picked up about 40 bags of used fireworks and litter left behind on the beaches from the Independence Day weekend. The cleanup was a booming success and reminder for everyone that the booming displays come with a responsibility.
...and then there was the afterparty
The cleanup was followed awesome karaoke party at Moby Dick's. Costumes graciously provided by Cristen Don and Josie Thompson for this rockstar afterparty. Big thanks to all the sponsors and Barefoot Wine for helping Newport keep thier beaches "Barefoot" friendly.
