Surfrider Foundation
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| Founded | 1984 |
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| Key people | Jim Moriarty, CEO |
| Area served | International |
| Focus | Environmental |
| Revenue | $6.1 million[1] |
| Members | 50,000+ |
| Website | surfrider.org |
The Surfrider Foundation USA is a U.S. 501(c)(3) grassroots non-profit environmental organization that works to protect and preserve the world's oceans, waves, and beaches. The Surfrider Foundation largely focuses its work on such issues as water quality, beach access, beach and surf spot preservation, and sustaining marine and coastal ecosystems.
Headquartered in San Clemente, California, the Surfrider Foundation maintains a small staff, which work to support the organization's network of grassroots chapters.
The current CEO is Jim Moriarty who joined the organization in June 2005 upon the retirement of former director Chris Evans.
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[edit] Mission statement
The protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.[2]
[edit] History
The Surfrider Foundation was started in Malibu, California in 1984 by a handful of surfers to protest threats to their local surf break at Malibu Point. The organization continued on for several years as a loose advocacy group until 1991, when the first chapters were founded. At that point the Surfrider Foundation transitioned into a grassroots activist organization. Today the Surfrider Foundation maintains over 50,000 members and 80 chapters worldwide.
[edit] Events
Surfrider Oahu Chapter hosts the annual John Kelly Environmental Awards in Waimea Valley on the North Shore of Oahu every year in November to coincide with the surf season kick-off, aka the Vans Triple Crown. Awards are dedicated to those who "have helped protect and enhance our coastal community and environment". Three awards are given each year; Lifetime achievement Award, Oahu-based Organization Award and Professional Surfer Award.[3]
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Lifetime Achievement
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Oahu-Based Company
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Professional Surfer
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[edit] Chapters
There are 70 Surfrider chapters located along the US East, West, Gulf of Mexico, Hawaiian and Puerto Rico coasts.[6]
[edit] Notable members and supporters
- Jeff Bridges, actor[7]
- Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia[7]
- Woody Harrelson, actor[7]
- Gregory Harrison actor[7]
- Mark Hoppus, musician[8]
- Bruce Johnston, musician[7]
- Eddie Vedder, musician[7]
[edit] References
- ^ "Form 990" (PDF). December 31, 2007. http://www.guidestar.org/FinDocuments//2007/953/941/2007-953941826-047a3391-9.pdf. Retrieved October 16, 2009.
- ^ Mission Statement
- ^ Annual John Kelly Environmental Achievement Awards | Surfrider Oahu
- ^ Legendary Surfers: Legendary Surfer: Mark Cunningham
- ^ Duane DeSoto Wins Oxbow ASP World Longboard Championship At Makaha
- ^ Surfrider Foundation - Main Chapters Page
- ^ a b c d e f "Advisory Board". The Surfrider Foundation web site. The Surfrider Foundation. http://www.surfrider.org/pages/advisory-board/. Retrieved January 27, 2009.
- ^ "Musician, Producer and Scuba Diver: Blink-182's bassist Mark Hoppus tells us about his connection to our ocean". Making Waves: 9–10. February 2010.
