The Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots environmental non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves, and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a group of surfers in California, the organization works to safeguard coastal ecosystems and promote clean water, public beach access, and sustainable coastal development through advocacy, education, and community engagement.
The organization typically pursues legislative policies related to coastal and ocean protection, clean water standards, plastic pollution reduction, climate change mitigation, beach access rights, offshore drilling restrictions, and sustainable coastal development practices.
The Surfrider Foundation is primarily funded through individual donations, foundation grants, corporate partnerships, membership dues, and fundraising events.
Surfrider Foundation chapters across the United States and internationally, Surfrider Foundation Europe, and partnerships with environmental coalitions and coastal advocacy groups.
Non-profit organization
