Surfrider Foundation Friend to Ocean

 

Protecting Oceans, Waves and Beaches

 

Written by SurfWriter Girls Sunny Magdaug and Patti Kishel

For over 40 years the non-profit Surfrider Foundation has been protecting the world's oceans, waves and beaches. Started in 1984 by a group of surfers in Malibu, CA, who wanted to clean up their local beach, it has grown to become one of the leading environmental organizations in the world.

 

A strong voice for the ocean, the Surfrider Foundation removed more than 100,000 lbs. of trash from the beach in 2025.   

Its hundreds of chapters and student clubs worldwide are dedicated to making clean, safe beaches accessible to everyone. 

 

In 2026 Surfrider is excited to be closing in on its 1,000th victory of protecting the world's coasts from over-development, pollution, erosion, and other threats.

Volunteers working together participate in beach cleanups, community outreach, environmental education activities, and more.

Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force conducts over 10,000 water quality tests from more than 600 sites nationwide to protect beachgoers from contaminated water.  

 

Through its Ocean Friendly Gardens and Ocean Friendly Restaurants programs it works to conserve water, fight pollution, and practice sustainable food-sourcing and service methods. 

With its volunteers joined together in a powerful activist network, the Surfrider Foundation is more committed than ever to protecting the place it loves – the ocean!  

 SurfWriter Girls

Surf’n Beach Scene Magazine

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