Surfrider South Bay Chapter

Attention, Californians! We have until August 31 to convince our state legislators to pass SB 54 + AB 1080, a proposed law to cut waste from plastic packaging and single-use products by 75% by 2032. DON'T WAIT - TAKE ACTION NOW! Call & email your state Senator and Assemblymember and urge them to VOTE AYE. Here's where to find your rep and what to say: https://camustlead.org/ And please SHARE! #CAMustLead #Yeson1080 #YesOn54

Beach cleanups play a crucial role in enabling us to learn more about the types of plastic ending up on our beaches. Last year, we held over 900 cleanups across the nation, which are now helping us find solutions to marine litter. Click the link below to read our 2019 #BeachCleanupReport which highlights the last year of our work. Learn how you can help us track plastic litter and host your very own #SoloBeachCleanup https://www.surfrider.org//surfriders-2019-beach-cleanup-r

SATURDAY JULY 25 Surfrider Foundation’s South Bay Chapter is looking for volunteers interested in participating in our solo beach cleanup project. Since use of our South Bay beaches for this purpose is allowed, individuals and household units can help clean their beaches and we have an easy way for you to help track this data for the best impact! Head to our website for more info! https://southbay.surfrider.org//solo-beach-clean-your-fav/

SOLO BEACH CLEANUP @ YOUR FAVORITE SOUTH BAY BEACH June 27 Surfrider Foundation’s South Bay Chapter is looking for volunteers interested in participating in our solo beach cleanup project on Saturday 6/27. Since our South Bay beaches are now open for solo active recreation, individuals and household units can help clean their favorite beach and we have an easy way for you to help track this data for the best impact! For more details and guidelines visit our website. https://southbay.surfrider.org/event/beach-cleanup-4/

Hey you! If you've been surfing in the last few months, do us a favor and fill out this questionnaire. There has been thoughts that red tide can contribute to respiratory conditions and Southern California Coastal Ocean Observing Systems is trying to find out more information. We appreciate you taking the time for SCIENCE!

Today is the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and we want your help. While we cannot celebrate this Earth Day in person, we can still come together virtually and urge decision-makers to take climate change action. Click the link in our bio to join us as we celebrate some of the places that we cherish most, and defend them for future generations. #earthday #SurfriderEarthDay : @morganmaassen ... https://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/earth-day-2020

This is hard. It might be the hardest thing we’ve all ever done and we are doing this together. If there’s any silver lining, it has to be the knowledge that we are in the middle of the largest act of personal sacrifice since World War II. That deserves recognition and thanks. We thank you all for your sacrifice. by Paul Towers

In lieu of an in-person volunteer training, the Surfrider South Bay Chapter will be hosting an online training and information session for those interested in learning more about the Chapter and opportunities to get more involved. A link to Google Hangouts video chat with additional information will be sent out before the training begins. RSVP for the Saturday, April 4th Volunteer Training by registering via the link in the comments section. Please contact [email protected] with any questions that you may have.

Check out this great event happening today! Visual Literacy as Community Practice is a contemporary art exhibition that highlights the San Pedro community’s relationships to the land and sea.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS Our first beach cleanup of 2020 is on Saturday January 25, from 10 to noon, just south of the Hermosa Beach Pier. . . .... . . Mega sweet poster by @spookyharris See more

DONT MISS THIS. Our pals at HippyTree are presenting the #52weeksofnature photo exhibit at Unita Gallery in El Segundo. This event features the winners from 2019’s #52weeksofnature photo contest. Drinks, tacos, and tunes on hand. CANT WAIT!

King Tide and a Wolf Moon Tonight!!! Here's a bit of info on King Tides and their combined impact with sea level rise.

Clear lines of communication. This is a step in the right direction!

BEACH CLEANUP Join us Saturday, December 14th in Redondo Beach for our last beach cleanup of 2019. We will set up just south of the pier from 10am to noon. Come help us close out the year with a clean beach

SOUTH BAY SENTINEL WATER QUALITY REPORT Predictably after the rains we will have some areas of the South Bay that you probably don’t want to go near. Breakwater in Redondo, MB pier and 27th Street MB all tested with high levels of Enterocci Bacteria. Ballona Creek area also tested high for EB. The rest of our beaches are in the clear so paddle out and catch this swell. SURF REPORT We are on the tail end of a muy primo swell. The rest of the week doesn’t look all that b...ad and the weekend looks potentially epic with a solid WNW expected to hit Saturday. Stay safe. Stay informed. Stay stoked. #protectandsurf : @portosurfer