Press Releases
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION, TRANSWORLD SURF AND SME HOST INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY WEB-A-THON
May 21 2012
The Surfrider Foundation, TransWorld SURF and SME announced today that they are hosting a Web-a-thon on International Surfing Day. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION LOOKS FOR ALTERNATIVES TO MALIBU INLET ISSUE
May 17 2012
As far back as 2004, the Surfrider Foundation has raised concerns about the inlet at Surfrider Beach and its effect on surfing. In addition to efforts to enhance the coastal ecosystem through wetland restoration, Surfrider Foundation’s goal has been and continues to be the development of a plan to maintain the inlet location at the west end of the lagoon. Read More »
WORLD CHAMPION SURFERS KELLY SLATER AND STEPHANIE GILMORE SIGN ON TO BE ISD AMBASSADORS
May 08 2012
The Surfrider Foundation announced today that World Champion surfers Kelly Slater and Stephanie Gilmore have signed on to be this year’s International Surfing Day Ambassadors. Observed globally on June 20th International Surfing Day celebrates the sport of surfing and helps raise awareness about issues facing our oceans, waves and beaches. Read More »
MA’ALAEA SAVED
May 07 2012
After a twenty-three year battle, the Surfrider Foundation has announced that the famed surf break at Ma'alaea has been saved. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH GROUPON GRASSROOTS FOR WATER QUALITY TESTING
April 16 2012
Today, the Surfrider Foundation and Groupon Grassroots, the philanthropic arm of Groupon, announce the launch of a local campaign to raise funds for water quality testing. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION RELEASES FINDINGS OF GULF OIL DISASTER STUDY
April 16 2012
As we near the two-year anniversary of the tragic Deepwater Horizon Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, the Surfrider Foundation is releasing preliminary findings from the “State of the Beach” oil trend study. Read More »
BLUE WATER TASK FORCE REPORT REVEALS TRENDS IN COASTAL WATER QUALITY
March 21 2012
The spring break season is underway, summer is right around the corner and this means that many people will soon flock to the beach. In honor of World Water Day, the Surfrider Foundation and Emergen-C Blue are releasing the first Blue Water Task Force Annual Report to share water quality testing results from the Foundation’s volunteer-driven testing labs. Read More »
SURFRIDER SUPPORTS FERC DECISION TO TERMINATE PERMIT PROCESS FOR SAN ONOFRE WAVE ENERGY FARM
March 16 2012
On March 9th, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the agency responsible for licensing wave energy projects, terminated the permit process for the San Onofre Wave Energy Farm, due to the applicant’s inability to prepare the required baseline information that would be needed for a license application. This process termination halts the project indefinitely. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION SPECIAL WORLD WATER MEMBERSHIP TO INCLUDE TEVA FUSE-ION SHOES
March 12 2012
The Surfrider Foundation announced today that it will be offering a special membership package in celebration of World Water Day. For one day only, March 22nd, supporters will receive a free limited edition World Water Day t-shirt when they join or renew their memberships or make a donation to the Surfrider Foundation. Read More »
SURFRIDER OPPOSES ELIMINATION OF FEDERAL BEACH GRANT PROGRAM
February 16 2012
The Surfrider Foundation was alarmed this week when the Obama Administration released their FY2013 EPA budget. Among the notable cuts was the elimination of the $9.9 million federal Beach Grant Program. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THREE-SECOND MOVIE CONTEST
February 13 2012
In celebration next month’s World Water Day, the Surfrider Foundation, Teva and GoPro are teaming up to host what may be one of the most unique video challenge ever; The 3 Second Movie Contest. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION HONORS 2011 WAVEMAKERS
February 06 2012
On Saturday, the Surfrider Foundation’s Board of Directors and Staff gathered at the Talega Golf Club in San Clemente to honor their 2011 Wavemakers. This annual awards ceremony honors individuals and companies for their outstanding volunteer efforts and support during the previous year to help the Foundation fulfill its mission of protecting oceans, waves and beaches. Read More »
ENVIROSAX RELEASES LIMITED-EDITION LINE TO BENEFIT SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
January 30 2012
Today, Envirosax unveils its new Surfrider Foundation limited edition collection of gorgeous water-inspired reusable bags featuring artwork from the Foundation’s friends Ned Evans, Robb Havassy and Melinda Morey. Read More »
TORREY MEISTER TEAMS UP WITH SURFRIDER
January 17 2012
The Surfrider Foundation announced this week that it has teamed up with Hawaii’s Torrey Meister to try and win this year’s Innersection film competition. Read More »
8th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY RETURNS JUNE 20
January 11 2012
Grab your surfboard and get ready to celebrate International Surfing Day on Wednesday, June 20th. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION RELEASES UNITED STATES SURF ECONOMICS REPORT
November 03 2011
Last week at the Global Wave Conference in San Sebastian, Spain, the Surfrider Foundation and Surf-First released the inaugural U.S. Surf Economics Report, which provides demographic and economic characterizations of surfers at the national, regional, state and surf break levels. The report is designed assist coastal activists in demonstrating the importance of surfers to coastal economies. Read More »
EMERGEN-C BLUE & SURFRIDER FOUNDATION PARTNER TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AT BEACHES & COASTAL AREAS
November 02 2011
The Blue Water Task Force Presented by Emergen-C monitors bacteria levels at beaches and freshwater sites, and compares them to federal water quality standards established by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect public health in recreational waters. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION HOSTS OFFICIAL RIP CURL PRO SEARCH KICK OFF PARTY NOVEMBER 1 AT MEZZANINE
October 11 2011
In anticipation of the World Tour coming to San Francisco, the Surfrider Foundation announced today that it will host the official Rip Curl Pro Search Kick Off Party at Mezzanine November 1st with lo-fi garage rocker Ty Segall and the recently reunited Kut U Up featuring Transworld SURF Editor-in-Chief Chris Cote. Read More »
RISE ABOVE PLASTICS THIS OCTOBER WITH THE SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
September 28 2011
Join the Surfrider Foundation and Rusty as they celebrate Raptoberfest – a month long initiative to raise awareness about the harms of single-use plastics in our marine and coastal environments. Throughout the month, the Surfrider Foundation will host a variety of activations, special contests and membership offerings. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION ISSUES STATEMENT ON TOLL ROAD COMPLETION AND JOBS
September 15 2011
Job creation study not reflective of similar, yet less costly and more effective alternatives. Read More »
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