Surfrider Foundation San Diego County

🌊 Ready to Make Waves with Surfrider? 🌊⁠ ⁠ Join our Executive Committee (EC) and gain skills that not only impact our oceans but also elevate your personal and professional growth! 🌱✨⁠ ⁠ As a member of the EC, you’ll have the chance to:⁠ ⁠ 💡 Develop Leadership Skills – Lead campaigns, projects, and teams that make a real difference in protecting our coastlines.⁠ ⁠ 📈 Boost Your Professional Experience – Gain valuable experience in event planning, advocacy, fundraising, and community outreach.⁠ ⁠ 🌍 Expand Your Network – Connect with passionate environmentalists, local leaders, and like-minded individuals who are committed to protecting our oceans, waves, and beaches.⁠ ⁠ 🤝 Make a Tangible Impact – Help drive the success of Surfrider’s mission while supporting meaningful campaigns like reducing plastic pollution and advocating for clean water.⁠ ⁠ Ready to dive in? 🌊 Get involved, make a difference, and grow with Surfrider! ⁠ ⁠ 💙 Applications due by 10/29/2024⁠ ⁠ 🔗 MORE INFO HERE: https://lnkd.in/gdDpE9m3

New location, same mission at the 32nd Annual Paddle for Clean Water 👌 We’re stoked to have the support of environmental organizations and ocean protectors as we come together to demand clean water NOW! Catch the full recap in our blog—link in bio! https://lnkd.in/gRRekUvu Photos: @veriditas_rising

⚠️Disclaimer: Loads of fun were had while taking these photos!⁠ ⁠ The San Diego Chapter is now accepting applications for our 2025-2026 Executive Committee term. ⁠ ⁠ We’re seeking dedicated members, supporters, and community stakeholders to run as candidates for this two-year commitment.⁠ ⁠ 🔗 Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gdDpE9m3 ⁠ 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:⁠ 1️⃣ Applicant has attended at least one chapter event or meetings within the last 12 months.⁠ 2️⃣ Applicant must be a current Surfrider member in good standing before taking seat January 2025. As of this 2023, all donations made over $5 to the San Diego chapter of the Surfrider Foundation qualify as a membership donation. ⁠ 3️⃣ Applicant must be a San Diego County resident.⁠ 4️⃣ Applicant must be over 18 years of age.⁠ ⁠ 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: ⁠ 1️⃣ Applications are open through 10/29/2024⁠.⁠ 2️⃣ Surfrider Foundation San Diego County Members vote for their top 3 candidates from 10/31/2024 - 11/14/2024⁠.⁠ 3️⃣ New candidates will be announced on 11/18/2024⁠.

Got weekend plans? Join us this Sunday, September 29th, at Mission Beach Park from 9-12:30 pm for Paddle for Clean Water! Be part of the movement as we paddle and advocate for clean water NOW!⁠ ⁠ 𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝑻𝒐 𝑬𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕⁠ 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 (subject to change):⁠ ⁠ 9:00 AM - Yoga Flow. Limited yoga mats available to borrow! Or Beach Cleanup at your own pace. We’ll bring the supplies, you show up.⁠  ⁠ 9:30 AM - Guest Speakers from Clean Border Water Now, Indigenous Community, San Diego Coastkeeper and more!⁠ ⁠ 10:00 AM - Live Music by We The Commas⁠  ⁠ 10:30 AM - Paddle Out to Mission Beach Or continue listening to music and visit our community partner tents: Paddle for Peace, Mitch's Seafood, San Diego Community Power, Volunteer with Cheli, San Diego Coastkeeper, San Diego Bird Alliance, and Swell Co. 11:20 AM - Group Photo. Bring your board and smile big!⁠ ⁠ 12:30 PM - Event Ends.⁠ ⁠ More info visit: https://lnkd.in/gER-qgaW⁠ 📍3000 Mission Blvd, San Diego, CA 92109

Activist Spotlight 🌟 Kristin Brinner is the co-lead of our San Diego chapter’s Beach Preservation Committee. Since joining in 2011, Kristin has done incredible work to advocate for public beach access, protect the coastline from harmful development, lead community education, and more! 🙌🌊 Head to the link below to check out the spotlight! https://hubs.la/Q02MgCLd0 #SurfriderActivistSpotlight

Happy Birthday Surfrider! 🥳🧁⁠ ⁠ 40 years ago a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, founded the Surfrider Foundation. It now maintains over 50,000 members and 200 chapter and student clubs. ⁠ ⁠ The San Diego County Chapter is one of the largest & most active chapters in the world. For over 30 years, we've been dedicated to the protection and enjoyment the 70-mile coastline that we get to call home. ⁠ ⁠ Help us celebrate today by making a donation to the San Diego County Chapter: https://lnkd.in/g_NYzPx. Any donation amount over $5 gets you a membership with Surfrider Foundation. You'll receive: ⁠ ⁠ 🧁A membership decal to proudly display your support.⁠ 🧁A digital subscription of Surfrider’s bi-monthly newsletter, Making Waves.⁠ 🧁20% off select products in Surfrider’s shop.

Sponsor Highlight: Waste Not Consulting joined us for a Beach Cleanup recently and are a proud sponsor of Surfrider Foundation San Diego County! Waste Not Consulting, LLC is dedicated to all things (zero) waste. For over 12 years, they’ve provided consulting services for over 100 properties in Southern California and have conducted physical waste audits for more than 20 million square feet of office space. Their expertise is in waste management, brokering, sustainability consulting, waste audits, diversion reporting, zero waste and more. They work closely with clients to develop customized programs that meet their specific needs.   Thank you Waste Not Consulting for being a Friend of the Ocean 💙 Visit their website here: https://lnkd.in/g7JU92Bg

Save the date for #LatinoConservationWeek2024! 📅 Latino Conservation Week provides families and youth with outdoor programming ranging from hiking and camping to community roundtables and film screenings to celebrate conservation, culture, and comunidad and spark conversations on climate change, health, and other challenges that impact the lives of Latinos nationwide. 🌳💚✨ Saturday, Sept. 14 to Sunday, Sept. 22! Learn more➡️ bit.ly/LCW-National

For four decades, the Surfrider Foundation has forged a legacy of relentless dedication to coastal protection. Our network of dedicated activists are at beach cleanups, rallies, city council meetings, and even the halls of Congress advocating for our ocean, waves, and beaches.⁠ ⁠ Join us TODAY by donating to the San Diego County Chapter! Use the link in our bio to make a one-time donation (or monthly donation) of at least $5. ⁠ As a reminder, any donation amount over $5 gets you a membership with Surfrider Foundation. You'll receive: ⁠ ⁠ 🌊 A membership decal to proudly display your support.⁠ 🌊 A digital subscription of Surfrider’s bi-monthly newsletter, Making Waves.⁠ 🌊 20% off select products in Surfrider’s shop. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gwcdyW24

Night for the Sea was a success thanks to our amazing Surfrider San Diego community! With your support, we raised over $40,000 through our silent auction, ticket sales, sponsors, and memberships.⁠ ⁠ The ocean needs more friends, and it already has some great ones here in San Diego County.⁠ ⁠ For our ocean, waves, and beaches.⁠ ⁠ Click on the link for more pictures from the event: https://lnkd.in/gV_4W4MC ⁠ 📷️: @mitchtellezphoto