The Surfrider Foundation

Big News for the Fight to Protect Our Coasts! ??Take Action Today! ?? This past week, Congress passed HR5490, the Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act. As our coasts and beaches are in danger of disappearing due to the impacts of climate change, this legislation protects vulnerable coastal ecosystems from risky development, helping to build our natural flood barriers and bolstering the resilience of our shores. This bipartisan legislation passed the House and Senate unanimously. Now, Surfrider is urging the President to sign and enact this critical legislation for the future of our coasts. Click the link below to learn more and take action to protect our beaches today! https://hubs.la/Q02Z5ynN0?

#GivingTuesday is your opportunity to give back to the ocean, waves, and beaches that bring you so much joy. Thanks to our friends at Reef, all donations will be matched up to $150,000 now through Giving Tuesday (12/3) so you can DOUBLE your impact. Join Billy Kemper and Reef, and donate today to become a Friend of the Ocean. https://lnkd.in/g2TkizKd Our ocean will thank you! ??????

The Surfrider Foundation is excited to announce that we have been selected as a winner in the 4th Annual #AnthemAwards for our "Ocean Needs More Friends" brand campaign! ???? The Anthem Awards celebrate the impactful work of individuals, companies, and organizations dedicated to purpose and mission-driven initiatives worldwide. This year, the awards received over 2,300 entries from more than 30 countries. We are honored that Surfrider's campaign has achieved this significant recognition. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQgnrK_G Special shoutout to our friends at the global creative agency 72andSunny for helping the Surfrider Foundation develop this important campaign! Matt Jarvis Jensin Isenberg Jason Norcross Bryan Rowles

Ocean Friendly Hotel Spotlight: Hotel Joaquin in Laguna Beach, CA. ???? Hotel Joaquin is a boutique property nestled just above Shaw's Cove in Laguna Beach. The hotel’s mission is to help guests reconnect with themselves, their travel partners, and the environment. Their #OceanFriendly practices include the use of refillable glass water bottles, bamboo toiletries, reusable utensils, and no single-use plastic bags, bottles, or styrofoam on site. Click the link below to check out the spotlight and learn more about Surfrider’s #OceanFriendlyHotels program!?https://hubs.la/Q02YN0wZ0?

This #GivingTuesday, our longtime partner Reef has generously committed to matching all donations to the Surfrider Foundation up to $150,000! ?? Your donation today will have DOUBLE the impact, supporting 2x as many beach cleanups! ?? Together, we can protect our ocean, waves, and beaches — not just for you and your family, but for generations to come. ?? Donate now: https://lnkd.in/g2TkizKd?

This holiday season, give the gift of a Surfrider membership ????? A Surfrider membership is a meaningful gift that supports our mission and spreads the love for our ocean. This year’s limited edition gift membership bundles include your choice of a black chrome license plate frame, a 100% recycled fabric fitted beanie, a reusable YETI mug, OR a deluxe package that includes all three! Click the link below to start giving. ?? https://hubs.la/Q02Ycbv20?

“The most important thing I share about Surfrider is how incredibly welcoming, passionate, and grounded the community is, both in San Luis Obispo and beyond. What stands out most is how our shared love for the ocean brings together people who genuinely care for both the planet and each other. It’s a community united by a deep commitment to environmental stewardship and a strong sense of camaraderie.” -Audrey Gregg is an active member of Surfrider’s Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Club. Audrey’s involvement with Surfrider includes everything from beach cleanups to Ocean Friendly Gardens, Ocean Friendly Restaurants, the Make Waves Film Festival, and even INC-4 to help Surfrider tackle plastic pollution at the global level. ???? Check out the inspiring spotlight! ?? https://hubs.la/Q02W_28-0 #SurfriderActivistSpotlight

We’re thrilled to share some incredible news! ?? This #GivingTuesday, our friends at Reef will match every donation, up to a WHOPPING $150,000! From now until Giving Tuesday (December 3rd), your generosity will go twice as far! ?? This means more beach cleanups, water quality testing, plastic reduction, and enhanced protection of our ocean, waves, and beaches! Don’t miss out—click the link below to make your impactful donation today! ???? https://lnkd.in/g2TkizKd

Climate Change Doesn’t Care Who Won the Election ?? We know that the incoming Trump administration wants to boost offshore drilling and dismantle key environmental agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Should the administration proceed with its plans, the resulting fossil fuel extraction, combined with a lack of environmental and scientific oversight, will accelerate climate change. Surfrider is uniquely positioned to continue advocating for science-based, common-sense climate change policies and implementing hands-on, nature-based solutions through our Climate Action Program that will protect not only our coastal communities but also the future of our nation’s beaches — which we all love and cherish. Your donation today can ensure that we have the resources needed to meet this critical moment in the climate emergency and continue our mantra – “constant pressure, endlessly applied” – to empower our nationwide network of grassroots activists to use the power of nature to protect our beaches and coastal communities from the impacts of climate change and sea level rise. Donate now: https://lnkd.in/gBhkUbQa?

How Can You Protect the Clean Water & Coastlines That You Love? With the potential rollback of clean water protections and environmental programs, YOU have a unique opportunity to take action. The incoming Trump administration has indicated plans to dismantle or significantly weaken agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Without these vital programs, communities will become highly vulnerable to risks associated with water quality, and storm systems, like Helene and Milton, could catch residents entirely off guard, leaving people unaware of the dangers and severity of incoming storms. Surfrider has over four decades of experience effectively advocating for our oceans, waves, and beaches at all levels of government, regardless of the presidential administration. Your donation today will ensure that we have the necessary resources to protect and fund the agencies that monitor our ocean, atmosphere, and freshwater sources to serve the American public.? Click the link below to donate now. Thank you for your support! https://lnkd.in/gBhkUbQa