Jim's Blog — Policy
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.
August 24 2012
A call to President Barack Obama & Governor Mitt Romney to protect the ocean
60 ocean leaders call for the next president to recognize the economic and environmental benefits of protecting America's coasts and oceans.
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.
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.
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.
July 22, 2011
Portland bans the bag
Topics: Policy Victories Plastics
After four years of work the Portland chapter of Surfrider was given four days notice to rally the troops, organize multiple efforts and help drive home a victory against single-use plastic pollution in our oceans. The momentum continues.
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.
June 23, 2011
What does it mean to protect a wave? It can mean a range of things
Topics: Policy Strategy Waves Modern Activism Surfing
Protecting something, anything, over the long term is not easy. Protecting a wave isn't any different. Protecting a wave can mean many things.
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.
April 22, 2011
Buying your way onto a beach
Topics: Beach access Policy Coastal development Beaches
People are surprised to find out that in some places you have to pay to walk onto a beach. They are further shocked to find out that in some places you can't even get to the beach (regardless of fee). If you value coastal access then join us and fight…
January 28 2011
