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06 • 08 • 2021

Federal Legislation Leverages the Ocean to Combat Climate Crisis

By Stefanie Sekich-Quinn

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Covid 19

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Beach Access

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06.17.20 Confronting Racial Inequity in Beach Access

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Coastal Preservation

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Legal

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Ocean Protection

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05.06.21 Surfrider Foundation Statement on the Biden Administration’s 30x30 Report

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05.03.21 Victory: Washington State Passes Law to Prohibit Seabed Mining

04.20.21 Surfrider Pushes Back Against Ports Preemption

04.06.21 Congressman Jared Huffman talks 30x30, climate change, plastic pollution and finding inspiration in politics

03.31.21 Surfrider Responds to Seaspiracy

03.22.21 Department of Interior Seeks Public Input on Oil and Gas Drilling

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Ocean Protection

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Plastic Pollution

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Clean Water

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