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Our Model

Affecting Change On Multiple Levels

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Local

Through our network of chapters, Surfrider affects change at a local level by community involvement and cooperation with local cities and governments.

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Regional

Our experts in every coastal region in the United States bring our chapters together when issues grow larger than a single chapter.

Surfrider volunteers and activists in D.C. for coastal recreation hill day

National

Our dedicated team of legal, policy and environmental experts work with federal agencies to affect change at a national level.

Our dynamic and passionate network is dedicated to the protection of our ocean, waves and beaches.

76 chapters. 10 regions. 1 mission.

We don’t just play, we win. Surfrider has a blueprint for success that transforms passion into protection, which is mobilized in local communities, all across the U.S. Our network campaigns for our ocean as issues arise and proactively works on programs to help keep our beaches healthy.

chapter volunteers at a beach cleanup
chapter volunteers at a beach cleanup

80 chapters. 10 regions. 1 mission.

We don’t just play, we win. Surfrider has a blueprint for success that transforms passion into protection, which is mobilized in local communities, all across the U.S. Our network campaigns for our ocean as issues arise and proactively works on programs to help keep our beaches healthy.

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Our History

For more than 38 years, the Surfrider Foundation has been protecting what you love. What started as a group of surfers that came together to protect Malibu from overdevelopment and pollution has grown into one of the most powerful coastal protection groups in the world.

Ways To Get Involved

Volunteer

Join our network and help us tackle the issues that face our ocean, waves and beaches.

Donate

Support Surfrider and our network of coastal defenders.

Take Action

Take action right from your computer by contacting your local officials.