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Mission Statement

Mission Statement. The Surfrider Foundation is a nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world's oceans, waves and beaches.  Founded in 1984

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Mission Statement

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  1. Mission Statement The Surfrider Foundation is a nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world's oceans, waves and beaches.  Founded in 1984 the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 37,000 members and 60 chapters across the United States and Puerto Rico, with international affiliates in Australia, Europe, Japan and Brazil.

  2. Surfrider is • Non-profit • Grass roots • Volunteer based • International • 60 chapters across the United States and Puerto Rico • Australia • Europe • Japan • Brazil

  3. Surfrider is • Dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through Conservation, Activism Research Education

  4. Earth is Water Earth is 70% water Only 3% of that is fresh water The Water Cycle Closed system Oceans – air – land – oceans Watershed

  5. Types of Pollution Point Source pollution Sewage pipe Oil tanker spill Industrial pipeline Non-Point Source pollution Street filth Agricultural run-off Leachate Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) Overdevelopment of coastal areas

  6. Glossary of Terms Biodegradable: can be broken down into organic matter. Degradable: can be broken down into inorganic matter. Discharge: to release polluting materials into the ocean, lakes, rivers and streams from a pipeline. Effluent: materials discharged through a pipeline. Non‑Point Source Pollution: pollution originating from many miscellaneous, unrelated sources. Ocean Dumping: the disposal of wastes at sea by boat or barge. Photodegradable: can be broken down by sunlight. Point Source Pollution: a specific pollution source, i.e. an industrial pipeline. Recyclable: anything that can be reused. Recycle: extract and reuse garbage waste. Wastewater Treatment: extracting pollutants from sewage or industrial waste.

  7. Pollution Prevention Reduce Reuse Recycle Respond

  8. Pollution Prevention Reduce Reduce the amount of waste and pollution that you contribute to the environment Reuse Recycle Respond

  9. Pollution Prevention Reduce Reuse Reuse materials and items so that they have longer life spans and don’t get thrown away after the first use. Recycle Respond

  10. Pollution Prevention Reduce Reuse Recycle To break down materials into its basic components so that they may be used again in other forms. Respond

  11. Pollution Prevention Reduce Reuse Recycle Respond Respond to the solid waste dilemma by considering waste­ producing activities and by expressing preferences for less waste.

  12. Glossary of Terms 1. Sweep your driveway and sidewalks and put the waste in a can instead of the gutter. 2. Look for non‑toxic alternatives to pesticides and herbicides. 3. Plant ground cover to minimize runoff. 4. Sweep your driveway instead of hosing it. 5. Install water saving devices into showerheads, faucets and toilets. 6. Take shorter showers. 7. Reuse as much as possible, (old spaghetti jars, etc.). 8. Don’t use styrofoam. 9. Cut rings to six pack holders before throwing away. 10. TELL A FRIEND!

  13. Surfrider Programs • Respect the Beach • A collection of coastal education modules for K-12 students • Blue Water Task Force • A program of coastal water testing and monitoring • Beachscape • coastal mapping of changing shoreline • Snowrider Project • “From snow to the oceans and back again…”

  14. Surfrider Scholarships • TJ Stockdale Memorial Scholarship • $1,000 award • Graduate/undergraduate • Robin McAlister, Jr. Memorial Scholarship • $500-$1,000 • Brick Township High School • Thomas Pratte Memorial Scholarship • Upper level Undergraduate, Masters, PhD. • Oceanography, marine affairs, env. Sciences, etc.

  15. Chapter Issues • Environmental Activism • Monmouth Oil Spill • Long Beach Island • Save the break • Asbury Park, Sandy Hook • Beach redevelopment watchdogs • Beach Access • LBI, Asbury Park, ... • Economic Impact Study • How surfing benefits the local economy

  16. Get Involved • Become a member of Surfrider • Call:1-800-743-SURF • Sign up Online: http://www.Surfrider.org • Volunteer • Local Beach SweepsApril 26th • Other local eventsmonitor our website for alerts and announcementshttp://www.Surfrider.org/JerseyShore

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