Surfrider's Wave of Victories in 2023

 

Protecting Oceans, Waves and Beaches

 

Written by SurfWriter Girls Sunny Magdaug and Patti Kishel

The nonprofit Surfrider Foundation is an advocate for the world's oceans, waves, and beaches, organizing beach cleanups around the world, educating people about protecting the environment, and helping to make the beach accessible to all.

 

In 2023 it hosted 1,200 beach cleanups in the U.S. alone and removed almost 100 tons of trash, keeping it from entering our oceans and waterways. 

Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force monitored water pollution levels at 500 sites to protect the safety of ocean-goers and communities alike.

Surfrider volunteers showed people how to plant Ocean Friendly Gardens that don’t pollute the environment.

And it helped restaurants create Ocean Friendly Restaurants that use sustainable food-handling and service methods.   

 

Throughout the year Surfrider won major legislative victories in pushing bans on single-use plastics, which frequently end up in the ocean.

It also helped improve coastal access to beach spots so everyone can enjoy the ocean.

 

Since it was founded in Malibu, CA in 1984 by a group of surfers, Surfrider has fought to keep the beaches clean and safe for everyone.

As it enters its 40th year, Surfrider's grassroots, volunteer network is committed to making a positive difference in the quality of our beaches and to ensure that each new challenge is met. By becoming a friend of the ocean, you can help, too!      

 

SurfWriter Girls

Surf’n Beach Scene Magazine

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