Jim's Blog — Activism
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 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 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.
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 15, 2011
Sarah’s aha moment
Topics: Stories Activism Culture Shifting
San Diego Surfrider maven shares her aha moment.
November 11, 2011
What is “surfing area protection”?
Topics: Policy Beach fill Beaches Economics Waves Coastal armoring Campaigns Activism Water Quality Surfing
Ever wonder what it means to protect a wave? Watch this video and you'll know.
October 31, 2011
If you split an illegal project into thirds, it’s still illegal
Topics: Victories Coastal development Waves Campaigns Activism Surfing
Splitting something that is wrong into thirds doesn't somehow make it less wrong.
October 21, 2011
How valuable is a friend?
Topics: Strategy Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Modern Activism
We tend to miss the value of innovations early on.
October 18, 2011
Greetings from Surfrider Jamaica
Topics: Chapters Beaches Activism Modern Activism Surfing
I love seeing our mission spread around the world. The newest member is Surfrider Jamaica.
October 13, 2011
Picking up trash wherever you are
Topics: Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Plastics Surfing
Think global, inspire locals. Then get out of their way.
October 05, 2011
Powershift (what current events mean for Surfrider)
Topics: Strategy Activism Culture Shifting Modern Activism
Quite a bit seems to be happening in the world, it's an extension of a shift that started a while ago and our coasts may benefit from it all.
October 03, 2011
Dave Rastovich and Transparentsea plug into Save Gaviota campaign
Topics: Beach access Coastal development Music Campaigns Activism Surfing
Rasta and Transparentsea are sailing down the coast. First stop, Gaviota coast.
September 26, 2011
Surfrider on the African continent
Topics: Chapters Activism Culture Shifting Modern Activism
The idea of coastal preservation knows no boundaries.
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 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 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.
July 12, 2011
Maybe we need Stormtroopers to guard our beaches
Topics: Beach access Coastal development Coastal armoring Activism DIY Activism Surfing
Who is guarding our coastal open spaces? Surfrider is.
