While the environmental catastrophe and the resulting public health crisis continued to get worse in 2024, Surfrider was able to engage more people and successfully advocate for more solutions than ever before. Learn more about major milestones reached last year in Surfrider's fight for clean water at the U.S./Mexico border.
Reducing the impact of plastics in the marine environments that surround us.
Defending our ocean from challenges threatening the vitality of the ecosystem.
Working with decision-makers to ensure full and fair beach access for all to enjoy.
Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines.
Protecting the health and sustainability of our planet's most precious resource.
The Surfrider Foundation, alongside a coalition of conservation organizations represented by Earthjustice, is filing the first environmental lawsuit against the new Trump administration. The lawsuit challenges President Trump’s illegal order to open protected areas of the ocean to future oil and gas leasing.
Surfrider is fighting to restore and expand ocean protections, while opposing new offshore drilling in unprotected areas. Join us in the fight to end new offshore drilling once and for all!
Designed to harness the power of nature to fight the effects of climate change on our coasts — this innovative program connects volunteers to restoration projects that help protect local coastlines from erosion, sequester carbon, remove invasive species, and support local ecosystems.
We're always looking for volunteers to help affect change locally. Join us.
200
Chapters and Student Clubs
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Victories to Protect Our Coast
185K
Volunteer Hours in 2024
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The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches.