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Walking Softer x Surfrider

Environmental Solutions Project

 

In recognition of the impacts of climate change and other environmental issues on our oceans and coastal communities, Surfrider is now partnering with Walking Softer to implement environmental solution projects with our student clubs

Whether it is working with coastal communities to respond to climate change impacts, working with local businesses to transition to green energy programs, advocating for nature-based solutions to increase community resilience, or creating a podcast about the environmental benefits of reducing single use plastics, we want to empower and support our clubs to take action beyond the beach. 

This pilot program will support clubs to take on projects that address a clearly defined environmental issue. Participating clubs should strive to collaborate with community stakeholders to further the potential impact of the project, as well as make connections with environmental professionals and organizations.

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Possible Project Categories

  • Education 
  • Policy Action
  • Climate Adaptation/Resilience
  • Impact Reduction
  • Creative Arts
  • Environmental Justice

Why Participate?

  • Learn how to effectively advocate for the environment and policy change
  • Learn grassroots organizing skills and build confidence as a leader
  • Hone communication skills that move others to action
  • Gain exposure to green jobs by engaging and interacting with environmental professionals and organizations, including learning about budgets and grants
  • Construct collaborative solutions to ocean issues and make a difference at your school and in your community
  • Opportunity to apply for a scholarship
  • Have FUN!
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What You Get

  • $1000 to implement your project!
  • Guided meeting plans to help you easily navigate developing and launching your project
  • Project ideas, frameworks, and toolkits
  • Surfrider staff support
  • *For clubs with a faculty advisor involved in the project, there is a $750 stipend for teachers

Requirements

  • Commit to 12 meetings and completing your project within the 2022-2023 school year
  • Submit photos and videos of progress periodically and submit a project report upon completion of your project.
  • Follow all Surfrider Foundation club guidelines and event approval process
Get Started

Walking Softer is on a mission to inform, inspire, and support change-makers to take bold and immediate action in the conservation and regeneration of our planet. Learn more here: https://www.walkingsofter.org

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