The Santa Cruz and Monterey Chapters of Surfrider Foundation, Save Our Shores, Sealife Conservation and the Pelagic Shark Research Foundation are teaming up for a land- and sea-based cleanup of Moss Landing Harbor and a portion of Elkhorn Slough. Come out and participate in this unique cleanup and help us map and track debris! Participants are welcomed and encouraged to bring their own kayaks, but several kayaks will be made available.

When: Sunday, August 24, 10:00am to 1:00pm

Where: All cleanup activities will be staged in the North Moss Landing Harbor parking lot between the restrooms and the launch ramp. Turn in the lot near the pottery garden

Why: Marine debris is a global problem of local concern. Come be a part of the solution; help us remove debris from this highly impacted and sensitive habitat!

Cost: $0! Volunteers will need to pay for parking; a self registration station is near the restrooms and parking costs $3 for 4 hours or $5 for the entire day.

Info: All cleanup materials will be provided. We will also have a few free kayaks available on a first come first serve basis for volunteers. You should wear closed toe shoes and bring sunscreen, water and work gloves if you have them. Your kayaks are welcome as well! Please pre-register online at The Clean Beach Coalition

Contact: For more info contact Sarah at scorbin@surfrider.org

FREE TOUR!
What happens with our Wastewater?

• When the detergent goes down the drain, where exactly does it end up and how clean does it get before being pumped into the ocean or ag fields or wherever it goes?
• Do the unwitting fishies eventually end up getting de-slimed by chlorine bleach?
• What does and doesn't reverse osmosis capture? to what millimeter?
• What do and don't they test for?

With the support of the Monterey Regional Water Pollution Control Agency (MRWPCA),

Our very own Ximena Waisbluth has arranged for a tour of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. If you want to come please RSVP. Tour lasts about 2 hrs total, with q&a.

Attire: comfortable, close-toed shoes (oooo!) and a jacket.

When: Monday, Sept 8, 10am.

Where: Near landfill, let's carpool.

Plenty of space right now but it is First Come First Serve. So if you're interested, write Ximena at xw@surfrider.org
Jeff has also graciously offered a post-tour garden setting lunch spot at the MRWMD next door, byo lunch, with solar oven baked cookies if it's a sunny day! Those interested can also get a quick tour of that facility as well- it's pretty cool.

We'll figure out carpooling/logistics in a couple of weeks, meantime save the date, and below is an interesting related article... Cheers,

A Tall, Cool Drink of... Sewege?

Panel Discussion


Come join us for a discussion with local experts on climate change and what we can do about it at a local level.

When: Saturday, September 13th, 2:00pm-4:00pm

Where: Chautauqua Hall, 16th Street at Central Ave., Pacific Grove

Topic: Climate change already has, and will increasingly, affect us on the Central Coast. How will our environment be affected as a result of a changed climate over the years to come? What can we do to respond to these changes?

Panel Flyer

Mission Statement

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.

Surfrider Foundation Principles Represented by over 50,000 members and 60 local chapters in the U.S., the Surfrider Foundation also has affiliations in Australia, Japan, France, and Brazil. The Surfrider Foundation has adopted the following principles to guide and govern the activities of the organization.

1. SURFRIDER recognizes the biodiversity and ecological integrity of the planet's coasts are necessary and irreplaceable. SURFRIDER is committed to preserving natural living and non-living diversity and ecological integrity of the coastal environment.

2. SURFRIDER promotes the right of low-impact, free and open access to the world's waves and beaches for all people. SURFRIDER acts to preserve this right of access.

3. SURFRIDER is dedicated to enhancing wave-riding opportunities in ways which will not adversely impact nearshore ecosystems.

4. SURFRIDER believes environmental education is essential to the future health and well- being of the planet. SURFRIDER seeks to develop and utilize educational materials that are informative, factual, proactive, synergistic and fun.

5. SURFRIDER strives to be accurate and nonpartisan in its communications with its members and the general public. In addition, SURFRIDER will express the unique values inherent in wave-riding — individualism, camaraderie, non materialism, and an appreciation for human kind's historic relations with the Ocean.

6. SURFRIDER is a grassroots organization, effective through the participation of its members. SURFRIDER activities emphasize the value of an involved membership.

7. SURFRIDER encourages all commercial enterprises to adopt the Ceres Principles . Their determination to do so will favorably influence SURFRIDER's willingness to provide support. SURFRIDER will not permit sponsors to divert the Foundation from its mission or projects undertaken.

8. SURFRIDER does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin for any reason. SURFRIDER promotes the healthy enjoyment of the coastal environment for all people.

9. SURFRIDER and its representatives, affiliations and chapters agree to abide by these principles and all rules and regulations governing non-profit organizations.

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