Jim's Blog
May 01, 2012
From Ireland to Burma to Africa to France to America to New Calidonia: the Marie Contassot podcast
Topics: Podcasts
Truly global perspectives are fantastic to interact with but hard to come by. Marie Contassot is an exception to that rule.
April 26, 2012
You say you want a revolution
Topics: Victories Kids Chapters Plastics Water Quality
The fight to decrease single-use plastics has become a mainstream movement. Join it.
April 25, 2012
16 wins in last 90 days
Topics: Beach access Victories Coastal development Water Beaches Coastal armoring Campaigns
Surfrider's activist network continues the scorching pace and delivers 16 wins in the last 90 days. Kudos to the volunteers behind these victories.
April 23, 2012
The High Line, another smart city park
Topics: Ocean friendly garden
The High Line in NYC offers a great, urban twist on ocean friendly gardening. Check it out if you have the chance.
April 19, 2012
Private Access: Go Away
Topics: Beach access Coastal development
Beach access is one of those things we take for granted until it's too late. We should be able to access the beach, period.
April 17, 2012
Persistent toxins; The ongoing tragedy of the BP oil spill
Topics: Coastal development Blue Water Task Force Oil Pollution Water Quality
Over a year later toxins from the Corexit used in the BP oil spill remain. The spill isn't over. It's just less visible to the naked eye.
April 04, 2012
I’m a surfer so I believe…
Topics: Waves Activism Surfing
So, you're a surfer. What does that mean to you? What do you believe?
March 29, 2012
The man who took the baton from our founders; The Jake Grubb Podcast
Topics: Podcasts Stories Water Quality
Jake Grubb led Surfrider through a key phase in our history. I caught up with him a few days ago and recorded this podcast.
March 28, 2012
All the way to the ocean
Topics: Kids
Check out Joel Harper's new book and film, All the way to the ocean.
March 27, 2012
Ten coastal victories in the last 60 days
Topics: Victories Coastal development Chapters Beaches Coastal armoring Campaigns Activism Plastics Water Quality Surfing
Ten wins for our coast in the last 60 days thanks to volunteers around the nation.
March 23, 2012
Capturing the essence of water in 3 seconds
Topics: Water Joy Communications Modern Activism Water Quality Surfing
How do you capture something as valuable as water in 3 seconds? Find out right here.
March 22, 2012
This World Water Day, get involved to keep our waters blue
Topics: Water Blue Water Task Force Water Quality
This World Water Day take a moment to think about how important clean water is.
March 20, 2012
Kelly Slater talks about Surfrider Japan’s work
Topics: Water Coastal armoring Campaigns Water Quality Surfing
Kelly Slater weighs in on Surfrider Japan's new focus on water quality testing.
March 17, 2012
Interview with Maurice Cole on Save Bells Beach
Topics: Beach access Coastal development Beaches Waves Campaigns Surfing
Maurice and I connected to get the update on what the issues are at Bell Beach.
March 16, 2012
Doctor Chad Nelsen
Dr. Chad Nelsen embodies protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches.
March 09, 2012
IM interview with activist Rob Nixon
Topics: Beach access Coastal development Chapters Stories Activism
I've wanted to hear Rob's story for a while but he's thousands of miles away. So... I interviewed him on Skype via instant message.
March 08, 2012
Investing 16 years into a campaign
Topics: Victories Coastal development Coastal armoring Stories Campaigns Activism
Jim Jaffe encapsulates the idea of "constant pressure, endlessly applied." He and a few others in this category deserve massive credit for their ongoing, multi-decade investment in single campaigns with large precedent setting value.
March 07, 2012
California Coastal Commission votes in favor of recomendation regarding Solana Beach seawalls
Topics: Beach access Victories Coastal development Chapters Coastal armoring
The California Coastal Commission voted today to give beaches back to the public.
March 06, 2012
Welcome to Solana Beach (or should we say Solana Walls?)... hearing tomorrow answers that question
Topics: Coastal development Chapters Beaches Coastal armoring
Tomorrow there is a hearing regarding Solana Beach's ongoing love affair with sea walls. Come down to San Diego for it.
March 05, 2012
Stiv Wilson >>> Surfrider activist profile
Topics: Podcasts Stories Activism DIY Activism Modern Activism Water Quality
Stiv Wilson's story of how he became a leading coastal conservation activist.
