Jim's Blog — Activism
July 04, 2011
Tidal wave of trash - Fourth of July parade float
Topics: Beaches Activism Plastics
The Huntington Beach / Seal Beach chapter delivers the message via a trash float. Great pics.
June 20, 2011
It’s impossible to ignore the wishes of a large group of people, join Surfrider today
While it's easy to disregard the wishes of one person it's nearly impossible to ignore the wishes of a large group.
June 16, 2011
Coastal access for all… even in Dana Point
Topics: Policy Victories Coastal development Chapters Beaches Campaigns Activism Surfing
Our coastlines are our open spaces, they are public spaces. Coastal access is a right. The California Coastal Commission agrees with this and recently ruled The Strand in Dana Point needed to take down their gates which are locking the public out of the beach.
June 07, 2011
A literal line in the sand, the Dave Rauschkolb podcast
Topics: Events Beaches Podcasts Stories Activism DIY Activism Oil Pollution Water Quality
This is Dave Rauschkolb's story. One day he was running three Florida Gulf businesses and the next day he was the catalyst for people around the globe to join hands and draw a line in the sand against net new offshore oil drilling.
June 02, 2011
Activism finally moves to the phone
Topics: Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Modern Activism
We have computers in our pockets. It's about time we start using them for some good.
May 20, 2011
Surfrider activist Darin McClure shares his views on the internet and Surfrider’s mission
Topics: Strategy Activism DIY Activism Modern Activism
There isn't a play book for the internet, social networks and web apps because the entire space is evolving in real time. This said, it's always good to reach out to those heavily engaged and ask them what's working now. I sat down with Surfrider activist Darin McClure and did…
May 19, 2011
Malibu
Topics: Coastal development Waves Activism Water Quality Surfing
Malibu still attracts large crowds because it's still a great wave. After decades and numerous campaigns to preserve it... the wave still delivers one of the better surfing experiences around. What is needed to preserve this area is constant pressure, endlessly applied.
May 11, 2011
Acting, entrepreneurship, change
Topics: Activism Culture Shifting
How do we enable people to believe change is possible? Jeffrey Wright has an interesting perspective on this.
April 27, 2011
Surfrider’s domestic chapter network hits 80
Topics: Activism
If there is one measurement of the depth, breadth and effectiveness of this organization it is our activist network. The best barometer of our activist network is ours chapters. This week it became 80 strong in the United States and we're stoked about that.
April 12, 2011
Activism will never be like it used to be
Topics: Strategy Campaigns Activism Communications Culture Shifting Modern Activism
We hear lots of talk about the role of technology in protests and pushing ideas forward. My view is that technology is one of the many tools used, that we never go backward and what's important is that we not "meet" the tools that exist today but "project" their path…
February 23, 2011
Converting friends to advocates
Topics: Activism Culture Shifting DIY Activism Jim's Blog
If we care about an issue and we care about our friends... we introduce our friends to those issues. We convert our friends into advocates.
February 11, 2011
No one is born an activist
Topics: Activism Jim's Blog
No one is born an activist. The events of their lives are what transforms a person into becoming an activist.
