Jim's Blog
January 04, 2012
What do we want? A bag ban in NYC.
Topics: Activism Communications Modern Activism Plastics
Single-use plastic bags have no place junking up one of the best cities in the world.
January 03, 2012
Marine debris removal in Puerto Rico
Topics: Water Chapters Campaigns Activism
Check out this video from our Rincon, Puerto Rico chapter. In a few minutes you'll understand what debris removal looks like.
December 26, 2011
Surfrider billboard in Casablanca
Topics: Ads Chapters Plastics Water Quality
Thanks to the agengy Klem Euro RSCG, Surfrider Morocco has billboards in Morocco. Here's one in Casablanca.
December 21, 2011
Happy Holidays
Topics: Communications
One more wish, this time from our Oregon crew.
December 19, 2011
Why we moved our member newsletter to a digital format
Topics: Communications
Why did we move Making Waves from paper? For the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches via our powerful activist network.
December 19, 2011
You are what your t-shirt says
Topics: Coastal development Activism Communications
Messaging comes from everywhere, especially what our t-shirts say.
December 15, 2011
I am Surfrider because…
Topics: Stories Communications
Surfrider, around the world.
December 13, 2011
How we will change the world in 2012
Topics: Victories Chapters Campaigns Activism Culture Shifting
Surfrider Foundation's 250,000 supporters, activists and members will change the world in 2012. I know this with certainty.
December 07, 2011
Ban the bag in Wilmington, North Carolina
Topics: Chapters Campaigns Activism DIY Activism Plastics
There is no better content than activist-created content. This is another gem.
December 06, 2011
Looking under the carpet
Topics: Beaches Communications Plastics
Great image. Trash in our oceans.
December 05, 2011
Waste to waves, from trash to… slash
Topics: Waves Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Modern Activism Oil Pollution Plastics Surfing
What better way to recycle EPS foam than into a surfboard blank. I'm not sure I can think of a better way. Nope, I can't.
December 02, 2011
Plastic… now found on every beach in the world
Topics: Beaches Plastics Water Quality
Pieces of plastic are on every beach on the planet. Be part of the solution to reverse the plastic tide.
November 30, 2011
Seattle’s Space Needle snags giant plastic bag
Topics: Events Chapters Campaigns Activism Communications DIY Activism Modern Activism Plastics
I heard a representative from NYC share the joke that the State flower is a plastic bag stuck in a tree. Looks like bags are taking over cities all over.
November 29, 2011
Surfrider billboard in Morocco
Topics: Ads Waves Communications Plastics Water Quality
Another great Surfrider ad, this time it's a billboard in Morocco.
November 21, 2011
One more surfer for change
Topics: Culture Shifting DIY Activism Plastics Surfing
We're always stoked to see one more surfer understand the larger impact of their daily decisions. Kyle Thiermann not only pulls airs and pulls in... now he's helping pull surfers into understanding the impact of their actions.
November 18, 2011
What does it mean to protect a wave?
Topics: Victories Economics Waves Coastal armoring Surfing
Protecting something, anything, over the long term is not easy. Protecting a wave takes a few things, including locals willing to fight to preserve it.
November 15, 2011
Sarah’s aha moment
Topics: Stories Activism Culture Shifting
San Diego Surfrider maven shares her aha moment.
November 14, 2011
Seawalls in Solana Beach
Topics: Coastal development Beaches Coastal armoring
Solana Beach is walled with 40 foot sea walls. Because of this, the beach is is gone from mid tide to high tide.
