Jim's Blog — Coastal development
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 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.
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.
November 13, 2012
Seismic testing, louder than Motörhead, to happen at Central California surf breaks
Topics: Coastal development Waves Surfing
Think of the loudest thing you know. Now multiply that. That is what is is about to happen in the nearshore zone in Central Ca.
November 13, 2012
Sandy and dirty water in NY
Topics: Coastal development Water Blue Water Task Force Water Quality
Mara Dias, Surfrider's clean water expert, weighs in on issues facing NY after hurricane Sandy.
October 30, 2012
The dynamic boundary between land and sea
Topics: Coastal development Coastal armoring
It's important for us to know that the region where the land meets the sea is dynamic, it changes over time.
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 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...
June 28, 2012
How much are our coasts worth? No really… how much?
Topics: Coastal development Strategy Beaches Economics Culture Shifting Surfing
Many of us don't even think about this question... and yet we pay the price every single day. We pay it because it's worth 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 07, 2012
After a 23 year fight, Ma’alaea on Maui is saved
Topics: Coastal development Surfing
One of the fastest waves on the planet, Ma'alaea, is now saved.
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.
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.
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 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.
