Surfrider

Created in 1984 in California, Surfriders foundation has grown accomodating over 50,000 memebers in the US alone, the foundation however isn't restricted to the US alone, but reaches out to 5 foreign countries. With members from all walks of life, their campaigns have achieved
200+ community outreach campaigns, 900 presentations of Surfrider's education program: Respect the Beach, 8,000+ beach water tests taken, 600 beach cleanups, 125+ meetings and events involving city, county, and state governments were attended by Surfrider Chapter representative and 140,000 Voluneteer hours completed.

'SURFRIDER recognizes the biodiversity and ecological integrity of the planet's coasts are necessary and irreplaceable. SURFRIDER is committed to preserving natural living and non-living diversity and ecological integrity of the coastal environment.'