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Surfrider Foundation Mission Statement
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.
Represented by over 50,000 members and 64 local chapters in
the U.S., the Surfrider Foundation also has affiliations in
Australia, Japan, France, and Brazil. The Surfrider Foundation
has adopted the following principles to guide and govern the
activities of the organization.
The Wave Forms...History of Surfrider
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The Surfrider Foundation's Central Long Island
chapter was started in April 2004, by a group of concerned
local beach-goers and water sport enthusiasts. Their goal
was to educate the community on issues affecting the marine
environment and rally support to help protect and preserve
the beauty and integrity of Long Island's beaches and its
natural resources.
In just two years, the chapter has made great strides in reaching
its goals. And although we live on an island, we understand
that no man is an island. We could not be where we are today
without the dedication and support of countless individuals,
families, and businesses.
The accomplishments achieved by the Central
LI chapter since 2004, include:
-- Numerous public and educational outreaches
-- Participation in community educational events
-- Beach clean-ups galore
-- Hosting public speakers
-- Beach adoption
-- Campaigns for increased beach access
-- Paddle outs commemorating September 11th
-- Fundraisers
-- Family fun days
-- TV spots and interviews regarding our coastal impact
As beach-lovers, we recognize
the tremendous inherent value of the world's oceans. With
a strong commitment to our goals, we are confident that through
community-focused efforts we will continue to foster stewardship
of the environment, so that all may enjoy the wonders of the
waves for many generations to come.
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