Jim's Blog — Campaigns
May 07, 2013
What does it mean to protect a wave?
Topics: Coastal development Waves Campaigns Activism
"Protecting a wave" can mean a lot of things.
March 15, 2013
What is going on with Trestles?
Topics: Victories Coastal development Waves Campaigns Surfing
Update on Trestles as of late March, 2013
February 16, 2013
NYC’s Bloomberg compares single-use plastic to lead paint (and pushes for a ban)
Topics: Policy Events Campaigns Plastics
Another, major, city embraces a single-use plastic ban.
February 15, 2013
Taking coastal conservation to Main Street
Topics: Joy Stories Campaigns Activism Culture Shifting Modern Activism
Helping main street audiences find a way to engage in coastal conservation.
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.
September 10, 2012
Surf leash or a noose?
Topics: Coastal development Waves Coastal armoring Campaigns Activism Surfing
Valuing (and saving) the waves we love so much.
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...
August 14, 2012
Will California lead or follow regarding single-use plastics?
Topics: Kids Campaigns Activism Plastics Water Quality
Now is the time for you to make your voice heard. Engage with us to stop plastic pollution in California.
August 06, 2012
50th single-use plastics victory
Topics: Chapters Campaigns Activism Plastics
The Surfrider network has logged 50 wins seeking to stem the plastic pollution tide.
August 02, 2012
Water… are our actions part of the solution or part of the problem?
Topics: Water Campaigns Plastics
We can either be part of the solution regarding water... or part of the problem.
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.
July 12, 2012
Would you care more if I was a panda?
Topics: Ads Strategy Campaigns Fish Activism Modern Activism Water Quality
What does it take for us to care? Sometimes it takes a cute animal.
July 09, 2012
What does it mean to protect a wave?
Topics: Policy Victories Events Chapters Beaches Waves Coastal armoring Campaigns Activism 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.
May 25, 2012
Pictures and perspective from the recent tour of the Tijuana River watershed
Topics: Coastal development Water Chapters Coastal armoring Campaigns Water Quality
Kyle and I sat down to check out his photos from the recent tour of the TJ River watershed. Here they are with his descriptions.
May 23, 2012
No border sewage, a campaign to address the horrific shape of the Tijuana River watershed
Topics: Chapters Waves Campaigns Water Quality Surfing
The border between San Diego and Tijuana is... a mess. Our baselines have shifted and some haven't even noticed the slow-motion disaster.
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.
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 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.
