Surfrider Foundation Who We Are, What We Do and What Really Matters for Oregon’s Coast

Surfrider’s Mission “Protection and Enjoyment of the World's Oceans, Waves and Beaches, through Conservation, Activism, Research and Education” Clean Water Healthy Ocean Ecosystems Shoreline Preservation Beach Access Our Mission and Initiatives

Who We Are International Organization 60+ chapters Ocean users that identify with our mission (from surfers to commercial fisherman) National and Field Staff Oregon Staff and Activists Network

How Do We Measure Success Programs, Outreach, Activities Campaigns and Victories “A decision made in favor of the coastal and ocean environment that results in a positive conservation outcome or improves coastal access” Goal: 150 coastal victories by 2010

Programs, Activities And Outreach Clean Water Initiative Blue Water Task Force 4 labs in OR, 20+ coastal sites Education, Outreach and Partnerships Often a cornerstone to campaigns and policy work

Programs, Activities And Outreach Clean Water Initiative Snowrider Program and Storm Drain Marking Mountain to Sea Watershed connections

Education and Outreach Incorporate youth into our BWTF Schools, Festivals and Surf Contests Programs, Activities And Outreach Clean Water Initiative

Beach Cleanups Parks in Partnership/Stewardship Programs, Activities And Outreach Beach Protection Initiative

Port Orford Stewardship Project Identifying a small scale Ocean Stewardship Plan Significance of Process… Statewide Marine Reserve Planning Programs, Activities And Outreach Special Places Initiative

Campaigns and Victories Program and activities all generally help support what we do, but ultimately we want to find solutions and help make a difference…this is victory. Campaign Planning –Identify “Issues” not “Problems” –Identify Targets and Tactics –Identifying timelines and action plan –Follow-through and winning!

Campaigns and Victories Clean Water Initiative Statewide Beach Monitoring Program Nye Beach Water Quality Senate Bill 737 – Victory! Georgia Pacific Permit Campaign

Campaigns and Victories Beach Protection Cannon Beach Measure 37 – Victory! Brookings Derelict Crab Gear – Victory! Gleneden Riprap Other M37 claims, LNG, wave energy, etc.

Campaigns and Victories Special Places Initiative Marine Reserve Planning Our Special Places Campaign