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Surfrider Foundation
Santa Cruz Chapter

www.surfridersantacruz.org

Organization Type:
Non-Profit

Mission:
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s oceans, waves, and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research, and education.

Contact:
Chairperson
Surfrider Foundation, Santa Cruz Chapter
2222 East Cliff Drive, #234
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Phone: (831) 476-7667
surfridersantacruz@yahoo.com

Geographical Focus:
Local

Counties Served:
Santa Cruz

Activities:
Education, Restoration, Water Monitoring, Water Pollution Prevention

Topic:
Wetlands, Kelp Forest, Beaches, Marine Debris, Rocky Intertidal, Watershed Hydrology, Water Quality/Storm Water Runoff, Bay & Estuary Habitats, Coastal Access

Educational Resources:
Curriculum, Outreach Programs, Newsletter, Brochures, Guidebooks, Website

Speaker/Lecture Series:
Presentations in Schools

Education Programs:
•  Water/Beach quality classroom presentation curriculum
•  Water testing laboratory manual
•  Storm drain stenciling program manual

Target Audiences:
K-12, Adult, Teacher, Non-Formal Educator, University Student, General Public

Group Size Accommodated:
Up to 30

Volunteer Opportunities

  Program:
Various programs
  Description:
•  Storm Drain Stenciling: paint the message (No dumping! Flows to bay) on storm drains to reduce polluted runoff.
•  Classroom Presentations: make presentation about marine/beach environmental quality to K-12 classrooms. Curriculum, training will be provided.
•  Beach Clean-ups: pick up trash from the beach to make it look nice and prevent trash from entering the ocean.
•  Beachscape Program: collect data of coastline to be used in annual national State of the Beaches report.
•  Water Sampling/Testing: collect water samples from the beach or test water samples and provide water quality results to the public.
•  Other opportunities available.
  When Needed:
Negotiable
  Qualifications:
Enthusiastic concern for the ocean and beach environment
  Commitment Required:
Negotiable
  Application/Training:
Call or email
  Community Service Documentation:
Yes
  Contact:
Volunteer coordinator
(831) 476-7667
surfridersantacruz@yahoo.com


Internship Opportunities

  Description:
Negotiable, see volunteer opportunities
  When Needed:
Negotiable
  Qualifications:
Enthusiasm for the ocean and beach environment
  Application:
Call or email
  Housing Provided:
No
  Paid:
No
  Credit:
Yes
  Contact Name:
Volunteer Coordinator
(831) 476-7667
surfridersantacruz@yahoo.com



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