Sandy Dunes in the South Eastern United States

Clean Water and Healthy Beaches

Our Mission

Where the land meets the sea

What We Fight For

Plastic Reduction

Reducing the impact of plastics in the marine environments that surround us.

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Ocean Protection

Defending our ocean from challenges threatening the vitality of the ecosystem.

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Beach Access

Working with decision-makers to ensure full and fair beach access for all to enjoy.

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Coasts & Climate

Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines.

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Clean Water

Protecting the health and sustainability of our planet's most precious resource.

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The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.

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Our Programs

Featured Program

Adopt-a-Beach

The Outer Banks Surfrider Foundation is responsible for coordinating the Adopt-A-Beach program in Dare County. This program involves individual, business, and organization sponsors willing to adopt a local public beach access and keep it clean at a minimum of 6 times a year.

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Our Network

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We're always looking for volunteers to help affect change locally. Join us.

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Our Campaigns

Sections of a road are washed into the ocean by waves

Featured Campaign

Support Beach-Fill Alternatives

Local officials and stakeholders have turned to harmful and costly measures to address coastal beach erosion in the form of beach-fill projects.

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The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves and beaches.

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