Jim's Blog
September 16, 2011
Light from plastic trash
Topics: Plastics Water Quality
Plastic trash covers the planet. Some people are starting to find uses for all that trash.
September 13, 2011
If you don’t know where you are going, any road will get you there
The opposite of this title is "know where you're going and focus to get there."
September 08, 2011
The most important thing we can do is share
Topics: Strategy Chapters Campaigns Activism Communications
Our ever-growing network, now spanning five continents is increasingly impressive. What will make it formidable everywhere is directly related to how much it shares its assets, intelligence and learnings across the network.
September 06, 2011
Celebrity Expression Session this Saturday in Malibu
This Saturday come check out Celebrity Expression Session at Surfrider Beach in Malibu.
September 03, 2011
Pouring our money into the ocean
Topics: Events Coastal development Economics Coastal armoring Culture Shifting
We just watched Hurricane Irene sweep up the East Coast. Another hurricane is brewing in the Gulf. What are we learning about our coasts?
September 01, 2011
This is what an oil spill looks like. Video taken yesterday.
Topics: Oil Pollution Water Quality
Is there a live oil spill happening in the Gulf? Watch and decide for yourself.
September 01, 2011
An engine pushing Oregon ahead: The Charlie Plybon story
Topics: Victories Podcasts Stories Activism Plastics
This is the story of a kid who grew up in the Southeast. He fell in love with our coasts and ended up leading the charge to preserve the coasts in the opposite corner of the United States.
August 31, 2011
Making the complex understandable
Topics: Stories Communications
We, all of us, seek to communicate and be understood. The truth is that most of us fail at it every day and don't even know it.
August 15, 2011
Lessons from the music industry
Topics: Strategy Culture Shifting
Are there lessons to be learned from the (seemingly failing) music industry? Yep.
August 12, 2011
What is Surfrider’s greatest organizational asset?
Topics: Chapters Modern Activism
The question was asked "what is Surfrider's greatest organizational asset?" and a follow on question "What would you do with a million dollars?" Here are our answers.
August 11, 2011
How to start a movement
Topics: Activism Culture Shifting
A few simple lessons in this 3 minute video. Dare to stand out. Nurture your initial followers. Encourage others to follow. Dancing helps.
August 10, 2011
Pro surf contests get (more) sustainable in Brazil
Topics: Events Waves Culture Shifting DIY Activism Surfing
Most of us have been to surf contests. They take place in perhaps the most natural state of all types of contests... so why can't they also lead the way regarding sustainability?
August 08, 2011
Changing the boards beneath our feet: The Michael Stewart and Kevin Whilden podcast
Topics: Podcasts Stories Surfing
The idea of a surfboard made of 100% recycled foam is... a dream. I love the direction these two are going. Give a listen to their story.
August 08, 2011
Are you really trying to ban recreational fishing in CA? No.
Topics: Fish
The question was asked, here is the answer.
August 04, 2011
The back story to the McCartney / McCoy / Surfrider PSA
Topics: Communications Surfing
This is the story behind our newest PSA with music from Paul McCartney and filmed by Jack McCoy. A huge thank you to both of them for including us in the project.
August 03, 2011
This is how we do a beach cleanup… in Brazil
Topics: Coastal development Joy Art DIY Activism Modern Activism Surfing
The essence of Surfrider is connecting the love people have of the coasts to action. To do that we need to go where people live and spend time... what better place to make that connection than on the beach itself?
July 29, 2011
Surfrider in 7 minutes
Topics: Strategy
This is overview of who Surfrider is, what we're focused on and how we measure our ongoing success and relevancy.
July 27, 2011
Kill your yard and win big (ofg contest ends in a few days)
Topics: Events Water Ocean friendly garden
This is your chance to create an ocean friendly garden and paddle out at Malibu with a few celebs.
July 25, 2011
Video of Portland banning the bag
Portland representatives deliver the goods and pass a bag ban. Listen in.
