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Our Mission Where the land meets the sea

What We Fight For

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Plastic Reduction

Reducing the impact of plastics in the marine environments that surround us.

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Ocean Protection

Defending our oceans from challenges threatening the vitality of the ecosystem.

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Beach Access

Working with decision-makers to ensure full and fair beach access for all to enjoy.

Coast & Climate

Coast & Climate

Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines.

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Clean Water

Protecting the health and sustainability of our planet's most precious resource.

The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.

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Our Campaigns

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Featured Campaigns

Demand Action On Climate Change

Our ocean and coasts are at the center of the climate crisis.

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Featured Campaigns

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act

The Surfrider Foundation is working with U.S. Senator Tom Udall and U.S. Representative Alan Lowenthal to pass the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act.

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Featured Campaigns

Stand Up For Clean Water

Please join us in asking Congress to Stand Up for Clean Water!

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Featured Campaigns

Land And Water Conservation Fund

Since 1964, the Land and Water Conservation Fund, often referred to as "America's best conservation program,".

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OUR PROGRAMS

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Featured Program

Ocean Friendly Restaurants

The Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program tackles plastic pollution at its source. One restaurant, one customer at a time.

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Our Network

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We're always looking for volunteers to help affect change locally. Join us.

Our Impact

Our efforts are paying off. See what we’ve accomplished so far:

176

Chapters And Student Clubs

703

Victories

182k

Volunteer Hours In 2019

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The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves and beaches.

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$10 per month helps protect a quarter mile of your local coast.

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