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About Surfrider Washington

The Evergreen State is home to some incredible coastlines, from the Puget Sound, along the Straits, and down the Pacific Coast. Our network is made up of thousands of passionate people who want to protect where they play and ensure we have healthy, resilient coasts for future generations. 

We work by empowering our volunteers to create positive change in their local communities through outreach, collaboration, and activism. 

Our Mission
A collage of volunteers posing with debris they've collected at a beach cleanup

Who We Are

Our Washington network is made up of dedicated volunteers from all walks of life who share a love of the ocean and value the amazing coastlines we share - from the expansive sandy beaches of the southwest to the rugged rocky shores of the Olympic Peninsula to the incredible estuaries of Puget Sound. Surfrider has two dedicated staff to support our volunteers' efforts to protect and enjoy these incredible coastal places. 

Our Team

We take pride in our coastal communities

Our volunteers are the boots on the ground tackling issues important to their local communities, whether that's fighting climate change, ending plastic pollution, or protecting clean water and beach access. We are all part of the solution and together we can protect and enjoy our coastlines, one beach at a time. 

Our Chapters
Three volunteers help carry a long branch across their shoulders with netting, trash bags, and a tire

Our core values

The Surfrider Foundation believes that getting outside and engaging with the natural world, especially the ocean, waves and beaches, is inspiring, supports healthier lifestyles, improves productivity and ultimately creates a better culture.

1. Honor the mission.

Surfrider is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches for all people, through a powerful activist network. At the center of every action we take is our mission, our grassroots structure and local perspectives. We aim for positive impact and measurable results on behalf of the communities that we serve.

2. The beach is fun and Surfrider should be, too.

Surfrider comprises people who love the ocean, work hard to protect it, and need to enjoy it as part of keeping advocacy gratifying and fun. We are optimistic about the future of our ocean and coasts because our volunteers make a positive difference every day.

3. We are open and inclusive.

Our ocean, waves and beaches belong to all of us, and we welcome all who are interested in joining our movement. Through our principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI), we seek to engage and represent the communities that we work in, and to support, create, foster and champion diversity at all levels within our organization.

4. We cultivate leaders.

We believe that the most effective way to build a coastal protection movement is to provide leadership opportunities for our volunteers. By cultivating their voices and skills, we are preparing the next generation of coastal defenders to lead within their own communities.

5. We are problem solvers.

We are solution-oriented. Surfrider applies science, critical thinking and innovation to assess problems and develop practical long-term solutions that protect our coasts.

6. The Surfrider is yours to create.

The Surfrider culture is defined by the people who show up with a love of the ocean and care deeply for its well-being. Through science, community and respect, we are people who joyfully take on the challenges before us. Our culture is one of selflessness, sharing, and bringing people together to achieve Surfrider’s mission.

Get Involved

Are you passionate about protecting our ocean and eager to get involved? Join us to make a lasting impact.

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