Jim's Blog — Beach access
February 04, 2013
Activist profile: Sandy Lejeune and Save Gaviota
Topics: Beach access Victories Coastal development Chapters Campaigns Activism Surfing
A group of dedicated people are fighting to preserve the last, large open space in Southern California.
December 06, 2012
Please dispose of the massive dead whale on your private beach
Topics: Beach access Beaches
Dead whale on beach. Is that a public beach or a private beach?
November 28, 2012
Twenty men fighting for twenty years to save twenty miles of Southern California coast
Topics: Beach access Coastal development Chapters Economics Stories Culture Shifting DIY Activism Modern Activism Surfing
Can a small group of people really make a difference? Yes, they can.
September 25, 2012
In Solana Beach the song “This land is your land” is twisted into an unrecognizable tune
Topics: Beach access Victories Coastal development Beaches Economics Coastal armoring Activism
1% of the public should not be able to take public land away from the other 99%
September 03, 2012
Jersey Shore chapter turns twenty years old
Topics: Beach access Victories Coastal development Kids Chapters Beaches Joy Campaigns Activism Surfing
A couple decades and a whole lotta beaches preserved, listen in...
July 30, 2012
Video update on Chicago’s “Surfing is not a crime” campaign
Topics: Beach access Victories Chapters Beaches Waves Stories Campaigns Activism Surfing
Mitch McNeil and Rex Flodstrom bring us up to speed on what's going on with Surfrider Chicago.
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 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.
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 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 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.
February 07, 2012
Peter Douglas: Patron saint of the California coast (podcast)
Topics: Beach access Policy Victories Coastal development Beaches Podcasts Coastal armoring Stories Activism Communications DIY Activism Modern Activism Water Quality Surfing
It is challenging to point to an individual who has done more to preserve the California Coast than Peter Douglas. This is Peter Douglas' story told in his own voice.
January 20, 2012
Surfing is not a crime
Topics: Beach access Victories Chapters Beaches Waves Campaigns Activism Surfing
Is surfing a crime? In many places it is. You can change that.
January 04, 2012
2011 coastal victories
Topics: Beach access Victories Chapters Campaigns Activism Plastics Water Quality
Since 2006 Surfrider's network has delivered more than 175 coastal victories. In 2011 we added 25 to the list. Here's how they break down.
October 25, 2011
Surfers against sewage
Topics: Beach access Water Quality
Great animation from the SAS crew in the UK. We stand with them.
October 07, 2011
“More pavement is always better than less pavement”
Topics: Beach access Victories Coastal development Waves Campaigns Water Quality Surfing
The TCA is playing games again. The current version is splitting up an illegal road into parts. Save Trestles.
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.
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.
June 30, 2011
Tear down the walls… or at least take down this illegal gate blocking beach access
Topics: Beach access Victories
The California Coastal Commission has ruled the gate at The Strands is illegal. Please take it down.
June 29, 2011
Welcome to the Jersey Shore… can you leave now?
Topics: Beach access Policy Coastal development Beaches Campaigns
There are few things... ok, nothing, free and open regarding the New Jersey shore. The pay-to-play game regarding Jersey shore beach access is escalating and the public is the one that stands to lose... again.
