VICTORY! achieved a major victory in the fight against plastic pollution with the passage of the #SkipTheStuff bill. We are grateful to all the supporters and volunteers who made this victory possible. Click here to learn more: hubs.la/Q01z_tnF0
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The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people.
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Join us today, on #WorldWetlandsDay, in celebrating these incredible ecosystems. 🌾Wetlands not only act as biodiversity hotspots, but also preserve clean waterways, prevent flooding, and store carbon to combat climate change. Protect these ecosystems now: hubs.la/Q01z_JcH0
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Just Landed: Emocean Issue 04: DEVOTION 💙
Emocean is an everyperson surf magazine that champions diverse perspectives, radical creativity, relatability, empowerment, and especially the narratives of women, BIPOC and LGBTQ+ surfers. Check out the latest: emocean.surf
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When we established the x Surfrider Better Beach Alliance in 2018, we pledged to tackle plastic pollution and protect clean water and healthy beaches around the world. As we embark on another year, we want to reflect on our achievements—learn more: reef.com/pages/our-pled
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Five Hundred Summer Stories - A Visual Memoir by Greg MacGillivray 🌊 In his new memoir, Greg shares his personal journey as an artist, self-made filmmaker, father and entrepreneur at the head of . Check it out: 500summerstories.com
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Our best selling “Fuji” design, created by subtropical electro-funk artist Dusty Nomad, is now back in stock in all styles! Inspired by the ocean, for the ocean with 100% of profits funding our mission to protect our ocean, waves and beaches.
Shop now: hubs.la/Q01zh61y0
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We’ve joined forces with to launch an all-new, eco-minded collection. This collab is made for beach lovers by beach lovers, with sales supporting Surfrider’s mission to protect our ocean, waves and beaches for all to enjoy.
Check it out: pbteen.com/pages/surfride
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In response to California’s most recent bomb cyclone, our #BlueWaterTaskForce volunteers are testing the waters, and being met with exhaustive amounts of trash, microplastics, widespread sewage spills, and abnormally high levels of bacteria. Learn more: hubs.la/Q01z6t040
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Join us and celebrate Faherty's 10-Year Anniversary with a special Sun Sessions show featuring & at the on 3/1! A portion of proceeds will be donated to Surfrider to help protect our ocean, waves and beaches. Tickets:ticketweb.com/event/moon-tax
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Activist Spotlight🌟 Greg Masessa is a scientist, avid surfer, surf instructor & ocean lover. With a bachelor's degree in marine science, he connects his love of science with environmental advocacy as our Maui chapter's Blue Water Task Force Coordinator.
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Join Emma Haydocy, Surfrider’s Florida Policy Manager, as she flies above the Red Tide blooms offshore of Tampa Bay with our friends at . The toxic bloom lingered just feet from beachgoers on the shoreline. Read more: tampabay.com/news/environme
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California just proposed to slash the sea level rise budget. Many coastal cities were still reeling from the effects of the recent storms at the time this announcement was made. Now is the time we need to fund coastal resiliency the most. Learn more:
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Elevate your seasonal style with up to 50% off select items from our Winter Sale! 🌟 Enjoy epic savings on clothing and accessories from past seasons. Shop soon → some quantities and sizes are limited!
Click here to shop: hubs.la/Q01yD2Rd0
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The proactive resilience-building coastal adaptation methods that Surfrider has long advocated for, are finally receiving the attention they deserve. Click to read about our efforts to protect and restore blue carbon ecosystems to fight #ClimateChange.
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Cleanup efforts in California are now underway. Text CASTORMS to 833-240-9850 to stay informed about Surfrider’s upcoming beach cleanups, local water-testing programs, & volunteer efforts to restore the affected coasts and communities.
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📷: Anthony Martinez
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Ocean Friendly Restaurant Spotlight: The Saloon✨ Serving up local Californian cuisine in a hip setting in Ventura, CA, less than a mile from Surfer’s Point break. Read our exclusive interview with General Manager, Harrison Bell → hubs.la/Q01xNqxf0
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In everyday life, you can pay tribute to this holiday by standing up for democracy and human rights. It is people like Dr. King, who paved the way to fight for justice, that inspire us to fight for fair and equal access to our ocean and coasts.
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As we celebrate #MLKday today, let us recognize the heroic actions taken by Dr. King, as well as those who work tirelessly for racial justice, environmental justice, equity, and inclusion for all people.
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"If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward." -MLK
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California's coast has been battered by a series of extreme bomb cyclones. Text CASTORMS to 833-240-9850 to receive updates to take action and volunteer for our post-storm cleanup work.
🎥: J.T. Service
Join Surfrider to help fund our response efforts: surfrider.org/?form=FUNPBNKP
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The federal government has released a new plan to decommission California’s offshore drilling rigs. 👏 As part of the public comment period, Surfrider collaborated with the Environmental Defense Center to submit comments to the agency. Learn more: hubs.la/Q01xJy7K0
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“Even a small group of relentlessly motivated activists can affect change. Volunteers can make significant impacts thereby making the world a better place for themselves and the next generation.”
-Udo Wahn
Read his #ActivistSpotlight here: hubs.la/Q01xpnJr0
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BREAKING: is taking Danone to court for its plastic use. Danone’s use of plastic is putting both the #environment and our #society at risk. Danone needs to deplastify its activities now. Click here to learn more: hubs.la/Q01xxH_-0
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Microfibers: Tiny Pieces of Plastic Pollution That Require Big Solutions. 🔎
Plastic microfibers are a type of microplastic shaped as fibrous material, often found in synthetic apparel. Check out these tips, and retweet to share with friends! Learn more: hubs.la/Q01xfrts0
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A bomb cyclone has devastated the California coast, washing away roads, damaging homes, and crushing important infrastructure. We are wishing the best to all of our chapters, friends, & family as these storms continue to pound the coast. hubs.la/Q01xcZ1Z0
🎥: Zealand Hunter
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2022 Wrapped: Reflecting on a successful year for our #BlueWaterTaskForce 🌊👏
In 2022, our volunteers analyzed 8,500+ water samples from almost 500 sampling sites, and six chapters created new BWTF labs, for a total of 53 active labs across the country!
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Balloon and Cigarette Laws Now Available on Surfrider’s Plastic Reduction Policy Map!🎈🚬
Our Plastic Reduction Policy Map, which is a tool to visualize and track plastic pollution reduction laws, now reflects balloon & cigarette laws! Check it out here: hubs.la/Q01v8Dtf0
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A Look Ahead at Protecting our Coasts and Ocean in 2023 🌊
Our team at Surfrider is excited to tackle the work ahead of us this year. Here's a snapshot of what's to come: hubs.la/Q01wp66d0
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An enormous thank you to everyone that supported us in 2022. It wouldn't be possible for us to do what we do without the amazing volunteers, activists, donors, partners, ambassadors, and members we have throughout the country. Cheers to an amazing year ahead!
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Don’t let the sun set on 2022 without protecting the beach you love. 💙✨ Your year-end gift will be matched dollar for dollar (up to $300,000!) by our Board of Directors, making twice the impact.
Visit the link below for your last chance to donate! hubs.la/Q01whYpz0
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Protect what you love with a tax-deductible year-end donation today, and help support Surfrider’s mission. The best part: Surfrider’s Board of Directors will match your donation and help us reach our year end goal of raising $300,000 to protect our coasts. hubs.la/Q01whYpz0
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Activist Spotlight ⭐️ Brian Moran is an avid surfer and the Chair of Surfrider's Delaware Chapter. Brian has been involved in everything from plastic policy work to water quality testing, making a positive impact in his community. Read his spotlight here: hubs.la/Q01wdjVS0
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You asked for it, so we brought it back. Our top sellers are now restocked, just in time for our 20% Off Year End Sale! 🌟 100% of the proceeds support our activist network as we protect the world’s ocean, waves and beaches. Start shopping: hubs.la/Q01wnd4z0
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Happy Holidays from your Surfrider family! ☃️❄️
These festive holiday designs were created with plastic trash collected from beaches in New Jersey and New York. 🎄
🎨: Amy Chen
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Last minute shopping? Good news—you can still gift a digital Surfrider Foundation membership! Your gift recipient will receive a welcome email all about their membership, & will have access to exclusive perks throughout the year! Give a gift that matters: hubs.la/Q01wdgmH0
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In 2022, Surfrider volunteers achieved more than 20 plastic pollution victories in the ongoing fight to reduce plastic pollution. This equates to over 4.2 billion single-use plastic items being kept out of circulation! Learn more: hubs.la/Q01wngPc0
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You Snooze, They Choose! Our gift cards are delivered to your inbox instantly for easy last minute shopping! With 100% of the profits funding our mission to protect our ocean, waves and beaches, this gift card is truly a gift that keeps on giving.
Shop now:hubs.la/Q01w4SFd0
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6 Eco-Friendly Gift Wrapping Ideas! 🌎 Thanks to our good friend Hannah Tizedes (aka The Trashy Collection) for inspiring us with these creative options!
Video Credit: Hannah Tizedes
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