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.
What We Fight For
Our Network
Your San Diego County Chapter is part of Surfrider’s irreplaceable national network of grassroots activists. We serve as the first response to local threats to our 70+ miles of coastline. We are the boots on the ground who collaborate on both the local and national level with regional staff and issue experts to carry out our mission through campaign, program and educational initiatives in our local community.
Programs
Programs are the primary conduit through which Surfrider San Diego activists volunteer their time to protect our ocean, waves, and beaches. Each program is volunteer-led and addresses an ongoing local coastal threat.
Campaigns
Campaigns define us. They are the simplest metric by which we measure our effectiveness. Each and every campaign has a specific goal with a defined beginning, middle, and end. Surfrider has turned over 700 campaigns into victories since 2006.
Our Team
The chapter employs two full-time staff members and a contract policy coordinator for the border sewage issue. A volunteer Executive Committee serves as the chapter’s governing body, the equivalent of a chapter-level board of directors.