Why Surfrider?

When we see what we love in trouble, we act. And we win.

Surfrider has built a network of coastal defenders who transform their passion for the coast into lasting protection. We are fortunate to live in a place where passion for protection is in our blood. We are a community of dedicated guardians including First Nations, grassroots environmentalists, scientists, ocean lovers, surfers, beach walkers and fishing enthusiasts.

Bringing local knowledge together with national experts in law, policy and science, Surfrider is a leading voice in addressing plastic pollution.

Champions for sea, sand & swell.

Surfrider is a community of everyday people who passionately protect the ocean, waves, and beaches that make our existence possible.

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Protect & Enjoy

Our local Surfrider Chapter is part of a greater international organization of volunteers. We come together to respond to threats to our coastal communities and protect what we love through campaign driven initiatives that are supported by educational programs.

For more than a century, the ocean has been under siege…

Plastic Pollution

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Tankers and Traffic

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Marine Life Health

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Water Quality

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Our existence is dependent on a thriving ocean, waves and beaches, and it is our job to protect and regenerate them.


The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.

Volunteer

Over the last 30yrs Surfrider has built a volunteer network of 84 chapters & 40 clubs across the US and BC. We are proud to be one of three chapters on the Canadian west coast defending the coastline.

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Donate

We have a vision to protect 100% of the coastlines we love. To get there, we need your support. Help fund our network and ensure long term protection for the coasts now and for future generations.

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