The MISSION of Surfrider San Luis Obispo Chapter is their dedication to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network.
Why is it important?
The SLO County chapter formed in 1994 and actively protects nearly 100 miles of coastline from Point Sal to Ragged Point. Surfrider SLO Chapter unites for plastic reduction, ocean protection, beach access and clean water. The San Luis Obispo Chapter has helped with key local environmental and conservation efforts, such as the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary, the Oceano Dunes, and a polystyrene ban.
For the last 25 years, campaigns have defined Surfrider as an organization. Local campaigns are how they protect our special coastal places, ensure our ocean is healthy and wild, keep pollution out of the water and make sure every beach is clean and accessible for all to enjoy. Each and every campaign has a defined beginning, middle and end. Nationally they’ve had 632 campaign victories since 2006.
Today, Surfrider has over 82 Chapters, 86 high school and college clubs and more than 1 million supporters, volunteers and activists fighting over 100 active campaigns around the country. That works out to about 4 victories per chapter. Surfrider SLO has had seven victories since 2012 – not bad for one of the smaller chapters in a semi-rural area!
