Press Releases
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION JOINS GLOBAL PROTEST AGAINST OFFSHORE DRILLING
June 25 2011
Surfrider Foundation activists today joined tens of thousands of people across the country and around the world in protesting the expansion of offshore drilling. As part of the international Hands Across the Sand movement, citizens joined hands at hundreds of local events to express opposition to offshore drilling and support for clean energy. Read More »
7th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY KICKS OFF SUMMER
June 20 2011
Today, surfers worldwide kicked off summer by paddling out and giving back to our oceans, waves and beaches in celebration of the 7th Annual International Surfing Day, sponsored by Barefoot Wine. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION WINS LAWSUIT FOR BEACH ACCESS AT STRANDS
June 06 2011
The Surfrider Foundation won an important victory today when Judge Joan M. Lewis ruled in favor of open beach access at the Dana Point Strands Beach. Specifically, she ruled that the City of Dana Point’s severe beach access restrictions are unlawful because the record put forth by the City was “entirely lacking in evidentiary support for declaring a nuisance and that the City acted arbitrarily and capriciously in making such a declaration.” Read More »
GET ACTIVE, GET WET, GET INVOLVED
June 02 2011
The Surfrider Foundation and SURFING Magazine announced today that more than 147 official International Surfing Day events are confirmed to take place on Monday, June 20th. Surfrider Foundation Chapters, along with various other organizations, will host beach cleanups, art projects, dune restorations and surf clinics worldwide. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION ROLLS OUT NEW CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
May 16 2011
Brands And Businesses Now Allowed To Join And Share Benefits With Employees Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION RESPONDS TO TCA
May 04 2011
In response to the recent press release issued by the Transportation Corridor Agencies, the Surfrider Foundation has issued the following statement: Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION MARKS ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE GULF SPILL
April 20 2011
Today marks the sobering anniversary of the massive Gulf Spill. On April 20, 2010, a blowout on British Petroleum’s Deepwater Horizon set off a chain of events that would eventually become our nation’s worst environmental disaster. The accident not only claimed 11 lives, but over the next 87 days, and estimated 4.9 million barrels of oil spilled out into Gulf, wiping out the livelihoods of tens of thousands of others. Read More »
CATCH A WAVE & KICK OFF THE SUMMER WITH THE 7TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY
April 18 2011
The long warm days of summer are right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by waxing your board on June 20, and catching some waves in honor of the 7th Annual International Surfing Day. Read More »
NEW COASTAL RECREATION STUDY WILL HELP INFORM OREGON OCEAN PLANNING
March 18 2011
A new Surfrider Foundation report on ocean recreation in Oregon will inform the state's ocean planning process. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION OFFERING SPECIAL WORLD WATER DAY MEMBERSHIP
March 16 2011
The Surfrider Foundation has announced that it will be rolling out a special membership offering in celebration of World Water Day. For one day only, March 22nd, beach and ocean supporters will receive a free limited edition reusable Nalgene™ bottle when they join or renew their membership to the Surfrider Foundation. Read More »
MAMMOTH MOUNTAIN HOSTS SURFRIDER FOUNDATION WEEKEND
March 09 2011
The Surfrider Foundation has partnered with Mammoth Mountain Ski Area to host a special member appreciation weekend. From Friday, April 8th through Sunday, April 10th, Mammoth Mountain will offer a 25% discount on daily lift tickets to every adult skier or boarder who presents a valid Surfrider Foundation membership card Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION LAUNCHES WORLD WATER DAY WEBSITE
February 22 2011
In recognition of the 18th annual World Water Day on March 22nd, the Surfrider Foundation is launching a new microsite, calling upon people to share their water-saving tips, and offering a one day-only membership special. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION HONORS 2010 WAVEMAKERS
February 07 2011
On Saturday, the Surfrider Foundation’s Board of Directors and Staff gathered at Irons in the Fire in San Clemente to honor the 2010 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 »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION ISSUES STATEMENT ON MARINE LIFE PROTECTION ACT
December 17 2010
After several years of hard work and negotiations, the California Fish & Game Commission approved a network of 36 Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Southern California – part of a statewide process required by the 1999 Marine Life Protection Act (MLPA). The MLPA’s goals are to: ‘set aside’ areas of the ocean to increase fish populations, enhance marine habitat, and improve recreational and educational opportunities. Research on MPAs from around the world proves that they create larger fish populations and increase biodiversity within their boundaries. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION NOTCHES 150 COASTAL VICTORIES
December 07 2010
In 2005, the Surfrider Foundation set an ambitious goal to attain 150 coastal victories by the end of 2010. On December 1st, the organization successfully achieved this milestone when the Obama administration announced that it would ban new offshore drilling in the continental United States for the next seven years; capping a two-year effort by the Foundation to restore coastal protection lost in 2008. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION JOINS FORCES WITH PROTECT OUR WINTERS
December 02 2010
The Surfrider Foundation, the leading name in beach and coastal protection, has teamed up with Protect Our Winters, the top non-profit from the world of snow sports to offer a combined membership that will allow boardsports enthusiasts to protect where they play. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENTIAL BAN ON OFFSHORE DRILLING
December 01 2010
“Today the Obama Administration announced that it will be banning new offshore drilling along the continental United States for the next seven years. The Surfrider Foundation applauds this decision and holds it up as a major victory for our nation’s oceans and coastlines, and for the local communities who depend on them for their livelihoods. The Surfrider Foundation is particularly proud of their 20,000+ activists who sent letters and messages to President Obama asking for the reinstatement of the executive moratorium on offshore drilling. Even as hundreds of Gulf Shore communities continue to struggle to recover from this nation’s most devastating environmental disaster, today’s decision underscores the importance of grassroots mobilization to protect our nation’s natural resources. America must permanently ban all new offshore drilling, end the harmful practice of seismic testing and continue to move towards clean and renewable energy.” Read More »
GIVE BACK TO OUR OCEANS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
November 10 2010
Give a gift to your friends and family this holiday season that you know will give back to our oceans, waves and beaches. The Surfrider Foundation Holiday Gift Membership is a fun, environmentally conscious package that includes all the great membership benefits, plus a few extras available exclusively this holiday season. Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION MOURNS THE LOSS OF ANDY IRONS
November 02 2010
“The Surfrider Foundation was saddened to hear of the passing of Andy Irons. Andy was a true champion, both in and out of the water. We remain thankful for the time, energy and support, which he so generously showed us over the years. Our love goes out to Andy’s family and friends.” Read More »
SURFRIDER FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH DRAGON’S E.C.O. COLLECTION
September 28 2010
Dragon has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation in an effort to help the oil spill crisis in the Gulf. With every purchase from the new Dragon E.C.O. (Environmentally Conscious Optics) Collection of sunglasses, money will be donated to the Foundation to fund water testing and cleanup efforts all along the damaged areas of the Gulf coast. Read More »
