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 Clean Water Classic
May 16th - 18th, Westport, WA,
The 2008 Surfrider Foundation Clean Water Classic will be from Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18th in Westport, Washington. The Classic is the largest surf contest in the Pacific Northwest, attracting more than 110 competitors in a variety of divisions. In 2008, the Classic will be hosting a Stand Up Paddle demo heat as well as a keiki surfing heat for the little surfers.
For more information and to sign up click here.
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Small victory for oil spill prevention
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Photo Courtosy of Capt. Harry Gardner III
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A tugboat could be back in Neah Bay by July 1 to protect the coast against shipwrecks, thanks to funding approved Wednesday by the Washington Legislature. The state budget includes $3.7 million to pay for a year of tug operations in the northwest corner of the state a hazardous region where ships enter and leave the Strait of Juan de Fuca from the open ocean. Funding for the seasonal tug ran out this year on March 7, which is about a month earlier than normal. During the winter, the tug was called to assist six vessels in distress. Since the tug station was established in 1999, it has been called out 40 times in winter months, according to records kept by the Department of Ecology. Curt Hart of Ecology recently examined what could be called "close calls" during periods when the tug was not on station. "We found at least 18 incidents that occurred offseason," he said. "It was not a completely thorough check, and we don't have the Coast Guard records, which could be more complete."Read more
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Jan Klippert, 1935-2008
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Jan Klippert
Founder of the Washington Coast Cleanup
1935-2008
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It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Jan Klippert, the Founder of the Olympic Coast Cleanup. Jan passed away January 22, 2008 on his 73rd birthday. Jan was a tremendous inspiration to everyone associated with the Cleanup and to the Surfrider Foundation. We will deeply miss his enthusiasm and endeavor to live up to the promise of what he founded.
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Winter 2008 Coastal Current available
Coastal Current is our quarterly publication that highlights and reflects on Northwest chapters' accomplishments, goals, ocean policy and upcoming events.
Click here to view PDF file.
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