Surfrider Foundation

Who We Are, What We Do and What Really Matters for

Oregon’s Coast

Surfrider’s Mission“Protection and Enjoyment of the World's Oceans,

Waves and Beaches, through Conservation, Activism, Research and Education”

• Clean Water

• Healthy Ocean Ecosystems

• Shoreline Preservation

• Beach Access

Our Mission and Initiatives

Who We Are

• International Organization 60+ chapters

• Ocean users that identify with our mission (from surfers to commercial fisherman)

• National and Field Staff

• Oregon Staff and Activists Network

How Do We Measure Success

• Programs, Outreach, Activities

• Campaigns and Victories

“A decision made in favor of the coastal and ocean environment that results in a positive conservation outcome or improves coastal access”

• Goal: 150 coastal victories by 2010

Programs, Activities And Outreach

Clean Water Initiative

• Blue Water Task Force

• 4 labs in OR, 20+ coastal sites

• Education, Outreach and Partnerships

• Often a cornerstone to campaigns and policy work

Programs, Activities And Outreach

Clean Water Initiative• Snowrider Program and Storm Drain

Marking

• Mountain to Sea Watershed connections

• Education and Outreach

• Incorporate youth into our BWTF

• Schools, Festivals and Surf Contests

Programs, Activities And Outreach

Clean Water Initiative

• Beach Cleanups

• Parks in Partnership/Stewardship

Programs, Activities And Outreach

Beach Protection Initiative

• Port Orford Stewardship Project

• Identifying a small scale Ocean Stewardship Plan

• Significance of Process…

Statewide Marine Reserve Planning

Programs, Activities And Outreach

Special Places Initiative

Campaigns and Victories

• Program and activities all generally help support what we do, but ultimately we want to find solutions and help make a difference…this is victory.

• Campaign Planning– Identify “Issues” not “Problems”– Identify Targets and Tactics– Identifying timelines and action plan– Follow-through and winning!

Campaigns and Victories Clean Water Initiative

• Statewide Beach Monitoring Program

• Nye Beach Water Quality

• Senate Bill 737 – Victory!

• Georgia Pacific Permit Campaign

Campaigns and Victories Beach Protection

• Cannon Beach Measure 37 – Victory!

• Brookings Derelict Crab Gear – Victory!

• Gleneden Riprap

• Other M37 claims, LNG, wave energy, etc.

Campaigns and Victories Special Places Initiative

• Marine Reserve Planning

• Our Special Places Campaign