Coastal Blog
November 2011
November 30 2011
BWTF Students Paddle Out for a Bag Free LA
Blue Water Task Force Youth Rise Above Plastics Bag Bans
The Heal the Bay Surfrider Club at Santa Monica High School organized a paddle out to bring attention to the bacteria and plastic pollution that heavy rains in October brought to their beaches. Read their press release.
November 30 2011
I am Surfrider because….
Surfrider activists from around the world explain why we are all Surfrider.
November 27 2011
‘Bag It’ Online Screening This Sunday!
Have you seen the critically acclaimed documentary 'Bag It' yet? If not, this Sunday is your chance to catch it from the luxury of your own home. This Sunday December 4th at 8pm EST/ 5pm PST, the Surfrider Foundation is hosting an online screening for the low, low price of…
November 14 2011
Don’t cave in to corporate pressure!
Over the past few weeks it appears that big corporations are flexing their wallets to help stamp out some plastic reduction initiatives. It started when a lightly viewed 'Refuse Plastic' PSA featuring last season's American Idol finalists was targeted. Next, a major plastics manufacturer poured money into small town plastic…
November 14 2011
The Toxicity of Surfing - Infographic
Surf Protection Sustainable Surf Gear
Ever wonder just how polluting our favorite sport is? Check out this great infographic for the lowdown.
November 11 2011
BWTF training in Port Orford, Oregon
Check out this great photo montage documenting the BWTF training for the Driftwood Middle School and Pacific High School students in Port Orford, Oregon.
November 11 2011
You Tube Friday
Everyone loves YouTube, right? So many videos on just about every imaginable topic in one convenient place. It's the second most popular search engine in the world and it's easy to see why when you type in something like 'plastic pollution' and get thousands of video results. Here are a…
November 10 2011
EPA Plays Politics with Florida’s Waterways
Last week the EPA caved into political pressure and informed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection of its preliminary approval of their ineffective draft state regulations for sewage, manure and fertilizer pollution. It seems the EPA is missing a real opportunity to protect Florida's waters from algae blooms that have…
November 10 2011
Chapters Get Federal Funding To Create School Ocean Friendly Gardens
The U.S. Department of Fish & Wildlife's Schoolyard Habitat Program provides up to $8,000 for projects by schools or organizations serving kindergarten through 12th grade students. Funds can be used for: habitat restoration; outreach and education; planning and training in cooperation with community-based groups. The Program serves the Pacific Southwest…
November 09 2011
Barrels Of Fun For Jersey Shore Chapter Hosting Rain Barrel Building Workshop
The Jersey Shore Chapter hosted a build-a-rain-barrel workshop on a rainy October night in the coastal town of Brielle, NJ. Over 25 enthusiastic people turned out from the community to build and take home their very own rain barrel and learn about what they can do to protect the water…
November 01 2011
Renewable Ocean Energy Heats Up
The pace of proposed projects for offshore renewable ocean energy (wind, wave and tidal) is heating up. A large area off Virginia's coast is being considered for wind power development and a joint venture between two renewable-energy firms plans to build one of the first testing facilities for offshore wind…
