The Surfrider Podcast https://www.surfrider.org/ en www.Surfrider.org The Surfrider Podcast dives beneath the surface of today's most pressing coastal environmental issues. Each episode takes you beyond the headlines to explore the compelling stories behind Surfrider’s mission to protect our ocean, waves, and beaches — from the plague of plastic pollution to the coastal impacts of climate change. Join us as we spotlight the extraordinary people who power Surfrider’s environmental work: dedicated volunteers making a difference in their communities, passionate advocates fighting for policy change, and everyone in between who's making waves to protect our ocean. Listen now to discover the deeper currents of change at work at the Surfrider Foundation, and learn more about how you can get involved at www.surfrider.org https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/c9c15c26-14b4-11f0-b544-3f986abfa667/image/c26227a15b731418eb4037a5858bd555.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Surfrider Podcast https://www.surfrider.org/ episodic Because The Ocean Needs More Friends The Surfrider Foundation The Surfrider Podcast dives beneath the surface of today's most pressing coastal environmental issues. Each episode takes you beyond the headlines to explore the compelling stories behind Surfrider’s mission to protect our ocean, waves, and beaches — from the plague of plastic pollution to the coastal impacts of climate change. Join us as we spotlight the extraordinary people who power Surfrider’s environmental work: dedicated volunteers making a difference in their communities, passionate advocates fighting for policy change, and everyone in between who's making waves to protect our ocean. Listen now to discover the deeper currents of change at work at the Surfrider Foundation, and learn more about how you can get involved at www.surfrider.org The Surfrider Podcast dives beneath the surface of today's most pressing coastal environmental issues. Each episode takes you beyond the headlines to explore the compelling stories behind Surfrider’s mission to protect our ocean, waves, and beaches — from the plague of plastic pollution to the coastal impacts of climate change. Join us as we spotlight the extraordinary people who power Surfrider’s environmental work: dedicated volunteers making a difference in their communities, passionate advocates fighting for policy change, and everyone in between who's making waves to protect our ocean. Listen now to discover the deeper currents of change at work at the Surfrider Foundation, and learn more about how you can get involved at www.surfrider.org

]]> The Surfrider Foundation surfsplendor@gmail.com Style, Soul, & Stewardship. A Conversation with Surfing Legend Rob Machado Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob’s relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his professional career.  In this episode, Rob shares about his deep family roots in Southern California and traces his personal journey as an ocean advocate —  from taking water samples for Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force as a high school student in Cardiff to founding the Rob Machado Foundation, which has installed water refill stations across San Diego County schools and eliminated millions of single-use plastic bottles. In this wide-ranging conversation, he opens up about the competitive mindset that took him to the pinnacle of the world tour, why that famous high-five with Kelly Slater at Pipeline actually deepened his connection to what surfing should be, and how becoming a father shifted his priorities from tour life to environmental stewardship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:51:00 -0000 full 9 The Surfrider Foundation Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob’s relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his professional career. In this episode, Rob shares about his deep family roots in Southern California and traces his personal journey as an ocean advocate — from taking water samples for Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force as a high school student in Cardiff to founding the Rob Machado Foundation, which has installed water refill stations across San Diego County schools and eliminated millions of single-use plastic bottles. In this wide-ranging conversation, he opens up about the competitive mindset that took him to the pinnacle of the world tour, why that famous high-five with Kelly Slater at Pipeline actually deepened his connection to what surfing should be, and how becoming a father shifted his priorities from tour life to environmental stewardship. Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob’s relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his professional career.  In this episode, Rob shares about his deep family roots in Southern California and traces his personal journey as an ocean advocate —  from taking water samples for Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force as a high school student in Cardiff to founding the Rob Machado Foundation, which has installed water refill stations across San Diego County schools and eliminated millions of single-use plastic bottles. In this wide-ranging conversation, he opens up about the competitive mindset that took him to the pinnacle of the world tour, why that famous high-five with Kelly Slater at Pipeline actually deepened his connection to what surfing should be, and how becoming a father shifted his priorities from tour life to environmental stewardship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob’s relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his professional career. 

In this episode, Rob shares about his deep family roots in Southern California and traces his personal journey as an ocean advocate —  from taking water samples for Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force as a high school student in Cardiff to founding the Rob Machado Foundation, which has installed water refill stations across San Diego County schools and eliminated millions of single-use plastic bottles. In this wide-ranging conversation, he opens up about the competitive mindset that took him to the pinnacle of the world tour, why that famous high-five with Kelly Slater at Pipeline actually deepened his connection to what surfing should be, and how becoming a father shifted his priorities from tour life to environmental stewardship.

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]]> 5445 Drilling is Killing: What’s Next in The Fight Against Offshore Drilling? In this episode, we’re joined by Surfrider’s Ocean Protection Manager, Pete Stauffer, and Surfrider’s CEO, Dr. Chad Nelsen, to learn more about what will happen next in the complicated and consequential offshore oil drilling process unfolding now that the initial public comment period has ended. We also discuss what obligation, if any, the federal government has to listen to and “consider” the overwhelming popular opposition to its expansive offshore drilling plans, which are putting over 1 billion acres of our ocean and coasts at risk. Join us to learn more about how your local beach could be affected, who ultimately pays the price when oil spills happen, and what comes next in Surfrider’s fight to protect our coasts from offshore drilling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:01:00 -0000 full 8 The Surfrider Foundation In this episode, we’re joined by Surfrider’s Ocean Protection Manager, Pete Stauffer, and Surfrider’s CEO, Dr. Chad Nelsen, to learn more about what will happen next in the complicated and consequential process unfolding after the initial BOEM public comment period has ended — and what obligation, if any, the federal government has to listen to and “consider” the overwhelming popular opposition to their expansive offshore drilling plans that are putting over 1 billion acres of our ocean and coasts at risk. Join us to learn more about how your local beach could be affected, who ultimately pays the price when oil spills happen, and what comes next in Surfrider’s fight to protect our coasts from offshore drilling. In this episode, we’re joined by Surfrider’s Ocean Protection Manager, Pete Stauffer, and Surfrider’s CEO, Dr. Chad Nelsen, to learn more about what will happen next in the complicated and consequential offshore oil drilling process unfolding now that the initial public comment period has ended. We also discuss what obligation, if any, the federal government has to listen to and “consider” the overwhelming popular opposition to its expansive offshore drilling plans, which are putting over 1 billion acres of our ocean and coasts at risk. Join us to learn more about how your local beach could be affected, who ultimately pays the price when oil spills happen, and what comes next in Surfrider’s fight to protect our coasts from offshore drilling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we’re joined by Surfrider’s Ocean Protection Manager, Pete Stauffer, and Surfrider’s CEO, Dr. Chad Nelsen, to learn more about what will happen next in the complicated and consequential offshore oil drilling process unfolding now that the initial public comment period has ended. We also discuss what obligation, if any, the federal government has to listen to and “consider” the overwhelming popular opposition to its expansive offshore drilling plans, which are putting over 1 billion acres of our ocean and coasts at risk.

Join us to learn more about how your local beach could be affected, who ultimately pays the price when oil spills happen, and what comes next in Surfrider’s fight to protect our coasts from offshore drilling.

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]]> 1408 Making Waves in 2025 Despite federal environmental rollbacks and budget cuts to NOAA and EPA, the Surfrider Foundation secured more than 40 coastal victories in 2025 — proving that grassroots activism and community-level action can still deliver real results for ocean protection. CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen and senior staff Emma Haydocy and Miho Ligare reflect on groundbreaking wins, including the completion of the 30-year Surfers Point coastal adaptation project and the Climate Action Program's restoration of 20+ acres of coastal habitat with the help of over 2,000 volunteers. The team also shares how Ocean Friendly Restaurants served 42 million single-use plastic-free meals, and Surfrider brought the plastics crisis to international negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.But 2026 brings urgent new threats. The Trump administration is proposing to open the coasts of California, Florida, and Alaska to new offshore drilling — sparking bipartisan opposition from coastal communities across the country. With federal protections crumbling and a January 23, 2026, public comment deadline looming, this episode breaks down what's at stake and how you can take action at surfrider.org. Whether you're concerned about beach erosion, plastic pollution, water quality, or climate change impacts on your favorite coastline, discover how Surfrider's network of volunteers, chapters, and policy experts is protecting the beaches you love — and how you can join the movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:05:00 -0000 full 7 The Surfrider Foundation Despite federal environmental rollbacks and budget cuts to NOAA and EPA, the Surfrider Foundation secured more than 40 coastal victories in 2025 — proving that grassroots activism and community-level action can still deliver real results for ocean protection. CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen and senior staff Emma Haydocy and Miho Ligare reflect on groundbreaking wins, including the completion of the 30-year Surfers Point coastal adaptation project and the Climate Action Program's restoration of 20+ acres of coastal habitat with the help of over 2,000 volunteers. The team also shares how Ocean Friendly Restaurants served 42 million single-use plastic-free meals, and Surfrider brought the plastics crisis to international negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland. But 2026 brings urgent new threats. The Trump administration is proposing to open the coasts of California, Florida, and Alaska to new offshore drilling — sparking bipartisan opposition from coastal communities across the country. With federal protections crumbling and a January 23, 2026, public comment deadline looming, this episode breaks down what's at stake and how you can take action at surfrider.org. Whether you're concerned about beach erosion, plastic pollution, water quality, or climate change impacts on your favorite coastline, discover how Surfrider's network of volunteers, chapters, and policy experts is protecting the beaches you love — and how you can join the movement. Despite federal environmental rollbacks and budget cuts to NOAA and EPA, the Surfrider Foundation secured more than 40 coastal victories in 2025 — proving that grassroots activism and community-level action can still deliver real results for ocean protection. CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen and senior staff Emma Haydocy and Miho Ligare reflect on groundbreaking wins, including the completion of the 30-year Surfers Point coastal adaptation project and the Climate Action Program's restoration of 20+ acres of coastal habitat with the help of over 2,000 volunteers. The team also shares how Ocean Friendly Restaurants served 42 million single-use plastic-free meals, and Surfrider brought the plastics crisis to international negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.But 2026 brings urgent new threats. The Trump administration is proposing to open the coasts of California, Florida, and Alaska to new offshore drilling — sparking bipartisan opposition from coastal communities across the country. With federal protections crumbling and a January 23, 2026, public comment deadline looming, this episode breaks down what's at stake and how you can take action at surfrider.org. Whether you're concerned about beach erosion, plastic pollution, water quality, or climate change impacts on your favorite coastline, discover how Surfrider's network of volunteers, chapters, and policy experts is protecting the beaches you love — and how you can join the movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Despite federal environmental rollbacks and budget cuts to NOAA and EPA, the Surfrider Foundation secured more than 40 coastal victories in 2025 — proving that grassroots activism and community-level action can still deliver real results for ocean protection. CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen and senior staff Emma Haydocy and Miho Ligare reflect on groundbreaking wins, including the completion of the 30-year Surfers Point coastal adaptation project and the Climate Action Program's restoration of 20+ acres of coastal habitat with the help of over 2,000 volunteers. The team also shares how Ocean Friendly Restaurants served 42 million single-use plastic-free meals, and Surfrider brought the plastics crisis to international negotiations in Geneva, Switzerland.
But 2026 brings urgent new threats. The Trump administration is proposing to open the coasts of California, Florida, and Alaska to new offshore drilling — sparking bipartisan opposition from coastal communities across the country. With federal protections crumbling and a January 23, 2026, public comment deadline looming, this episode breaks down what's at stake and how you can take action at surfrider.org. Whether you're concerned about beach erosion, plastic pollution, water quality, or climate change impacts on your favorite coastline, discover how Surfrider's network of volunteers, chapters, and policy experts is protecting the beaches you love — and how you can join the movement.

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]]> 2775 The LA Fires. From Beaches to Burn Zones The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires didn't just devastate communities — they unleashed a cascade of toxic contamination into Southern California's coastal waters. When flames consumed over 16,000 structures in the Palisades and Eaton fires, they created a new environmental crisis: ash, heavy metals, PFAS chemicals, and hazardous debris washing directly into the Pacific Ocean. In this episode, we are joined by Eugenia Emacora, Surfrider’s LA Chapter Manager, and Mara Dias, Senior Manager of Surfrider’s Water Quality Initiative, to dive deep into Surfrider’s critical efforts to protect public health and the marine environment by conducting frontlines post-fire water quality testing and keeping the local community informed.  We examine what contaminants are actually in the water, what the data reveals about safety for swimmers, surfers, and marine life, and how Surfrider is advocating for transparency and environmental protections during the complex federal cleanup process. This episode explores how communities can build coastal resilience through nature-based solutions. Whether you're a concerned beachgoer, environmental advocate, or coastal community member, this episode provides essential information about navigating water safety in the aftermath of urban wildfires — and how Surfrider’s network of local activists is fighting to protect the coasts we all love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:53:00 -0000 full 6 The Surfrider Foundation The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires didn't just devastate communities — they unleashed a cascade of toxic contamination into Southern California's coastal waters. When flames consumed over 16,000 structures in the Palisades and Eaton fires, they created a new environmental crisis: ash, heavy metals, PFAS chemicals, and hazardous debris washing directly into the Pacific Ocean. In this episode, we are joined by Eugenia Emacora, Surfrider’s LA Chapter Manager, and Mara Dias, Senior Manager of Surfrider’s Water Quality Initiative, to dive deep into Surfrider’s critical efforts to protect public health and the marine environment by conducting frontlines post-fire water quality testing and keeping the local community informed.  We examine what contaminants are actually in the water, what the data reveals about safety for swimmers, surfers, and marine life, and how Surfrider is advocating for transparency and environmental protections during the complex federal cleanup process. This episode explores how communities can build coastal resilience through nature-based solutions. Whether you're a concerned beachgoer, environmental advocate, or coastal community member, this episode provides essential information about navigating water safety in the aftermath of urban wildfires — and how Surfrider’s network of local activists is fighting to protect the coasts we all love. The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires didn't just devastate communities — they unleashed a cascade of toxic contamination into Southern California's coastal waters. When flames consumed over 16,000 structures in the Palisades and Eaton fires, they created a new environmental crisis: ash, heavy metals, PFAS chemicals, and hazardous debris washing directly into the Pacific Ocean. In this episode, we are joined by Eugenia Emacora, Surfrider’s LA Chapter Manager, and Mara Dias, Senior Manager of Surfrider’s Water Quality Initiative, to dive deep into Surfrider’s critical efforts to protect public health and the marine environment by conducting frontlines post-fire water quality testing and keeping the local community informed.  We examine what contaminants are actually in the water, what the data reveals about safety for swimmers, surfers, and marine life, and how Surfrider is advocating for transparency and environmental protections during the complex federal cleanup process. This episode explores how communities can build coastal resilience through nature-based solutions. Whether you're a concerned beachgoer, environmental advocate, or coastal community member, this episode provides essential information about navigating water safety in the aftermath of urban wildfires — and how Surfrider’s network of local activists is fighting to protect the coasts we all love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The January 2025 Los Angeles wildfires didn't just devastate communities — they unleashed a cascade of toxic contamination into Southern California's coastal waters. When flames consumed over 16,000 structures in the Palisades and Eaton fires, they created a new environmental crisis: ash, heavy metals, PFAS chemicals, and hazardous debris washing directly into the Pacific Ocean.


In this episode, we are joined by Eugenia Emacora, Surfrider’s LA Chapter Manager, and Mara Dias, Senior Manager of Surfrider’s Water Quality Initiative, to dive deep into Surfrider’s critical efforts to protect public health and the marine environment by conducting frontlines post-fire water quality testing and keeping the local community informed. 


We examine what contaminants are actually in the water, what the data reveals about safety for swimmers, surfers, and marine life, and how Surfrider is advocating for transparency and environmental protections during the complex federal cleanup process. This episode explores how communities can build coastal resilience through nature-based solutions.


Whether you're a concerned beachgoer, environmental advocate, or coastal community member, this episode provides essential information about navigating water safety in the aftermath of urban wildfires — and how Surfrider’s network of local activists is fighting to protect the coasts we all love.

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]]> 2329 Fighting Climate Change with Nature-Based Solutions: Surfrider's Climate Action Program When half of America's beaches could vanish by 2100, what's the solution? Join Surfrider’s Climate Action Program Manager Carla Avila-Martinez and Coasts & Climate Initiative Sr. Manager Emma Haydocy as they reveal how Surfrider's network is restoring America’s coastlines using nature-based solutions like planting mangrove forests, removing invasive plant species , and restoring coastal dunes. This episode also features Paul Jenkin, the dedicated campaign leader who spent decades fighting to save Ventura’s iconic Surfers' Point — and won. Listen now to discover why working with nature beats fighting against it, how Surfrider’s grassroots activists are leading coastal climate adaptation projects nationwide, and what your community can do to protect local beaches from rising seas and extreme weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:25:00 -0000 full 5 The Surfrider Foundation When half of America's beaches could vanish by 2100, what's the solution? Join Surfrider’s Climate Action Program Manager Carla Avila-Martinez and Coasts & Climate Initiative Sr. Manager Emma Haydocy as they reveal how Surfrider's network is restoring America’s coastlines using nature-based solutions like planting mangrove forests, removing invasive plant species , and restoring coastal dunes. This episode also features Paul Jenkin, the dedicated campaign leader who spent decades fighting to save Ventura’s iconic Surfers' Point — and won. Listen now to discover why working with nature beats fighting against it, how Surfrider’s grassroots activists are leading coastal climate adaptation projects nationwide, and what your community can do to protect local beaches from rising seas and extreme weather. When half of America's beaches could vanish by 2100, what's the solution? Join Surfrider’s Climate Action Program Manager Carla Avila-Martinez and Coasts & Climate Initiative Sr. Manager Emma Haydocy as they reveal how Surfrider's network is restoring America’s coastlines using nature-based solutions like planting mangrove forests, removing invasive plant species , and restoring coastal dunes. This episode also features Paul Jenkin, the dedicated campaign leader who spent decades fighting to save Ventura’s iconic Surfers' Point — and won. Listen now to discover why working with nature beats fighting against it, how Surfrider’s grassroots activists are leading coastal climate adaptation projects nationwide, and what your community can do to protect local beaches from rising seas and extreme weather. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices When half of America's beaches could vanish by 2100, what's the solution? Join Surfrider’s Climate Action Program Manager Carla Avila-Martinez and Coasts & Climate Initiative Sr. Manager Emma Haydocy as they reveal how Surfrider's network is restoring America’s coastlines using nature-based solutions like planting mangrove forests, removing invasive plant species , and restoring coastal dunes. This episode also features Paul Jenkin, the dedicated campaign leader who spent decades fighting to save Ventura’s iconic Surfers' Point — and won. Listen now to discover why working with nature beats fighting against it, how Surfrider’s grassroots activists are leading coastal climate adaptation projects nationwide, and what your community can do to protect local beaches from rising seas and extreme weather.

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]]> 2902 Drilling is Killing: Surfrider’s Fight Against Offshore Drilling In this episode, we explore Surfrider’s decades-long campaign against offshore drilling and the devastating environmental costs of our dependence on fossil fuels with Surfrider CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen and Surfrider’s Ocean Protection Manager, Pete Stauffer. We also hear from Violet Sage Walker, the Chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council — nominators of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary — and learn about her multigenerational connection to the California coast, and her Tribe’s battle to protect our ocean and beaches from the harms of offshore drilling, dating back to a 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:42:00 -0000 full 4 The Surfrider Foundation In this episode, we explore Surfrider’s decades-long campaign against offshore drilling and the devastating environmental costs of our dependence on fossil fuels with Surfrider CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen and Surfrider’s Ocean Protection Manager, Pete Stauffer. We also hear from Violet Sage Walker, the Chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council — nominators of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary — and learn about her multigenerational connection to the California coast, and her Tribe’s battle to protect our ocean and beaches from the harms of offshore drilling, dating back to a 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara. In this episode, we explore Surfrider’s decades-long campaign against offshore drilling and the devastating environmental costs of our dependence on fossil fuels with Surfrider CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen and Surfrider’s Ocean Protection Manager, Pete Stauffer. We also hear from Violet Sage Walker, the Chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council — nominators of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary — and learn about her multigenerational connection to the California coast, and her Tribe’s battle to protect our ocean and beaches from the harms of offshore drilling, dating back to a 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices In this episode, we explore Surfrider’s decades-long campaign against offshore drilling and the devastating environmental costs of our dependence on fossil fuels with Surfrider CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen and Surfrider’s Ocean Protection Manager, Pete Stauffer. We also hear from Violet Sage Walker, the Chairwoman of the Northern Chumash Tribal Council — nominators of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary — and learn about her multigenerational connection to the California coast, and her Tribe’s battle to protect our ocean and beaches from the harms of offshore drilling, dating back to a 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara.

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]]> 2649 Surfrider's History: From Malibu to the Halls of Congress Over 40 years ago, a group of surfers from Malibu, California, were concerned about escalating coastal development at their favorite surf spot, and they took action. In this episode, we hear from Surfrider’s co-founder Glenn Hening, world champion surfer and Surfrider’s first ambassador Shaun Tomson, and current CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen to explore the motivation behind and the evolution of Surfrider’s environmental mission to become the world’s most impactful grassroots coastal and ocean conservation organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:17:00 -0000 full 3 The Surfrider Foundation Over 40 years ago, a group of surfers from Malibu, California, were concerned about escalating coastal development at their favorite surf spot, and they took action. In this episode, we hear from Surfrider’s co-founder Glenn Hening, world champion surfer and Surfrider’s first ambassador Shaun Tomson, and current CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen to explore the motivation behind and the evolution of Surfrider’s environmental mission to become the world’s most impactful grassroots coastal and ocean conservation organization. Over 40 years ago, a group of surfers from Malibu, California, were concerned about escalating coastal development at their favorite surf spot, and they took action. In this episode, we hear from Surfrider’s co-founder Glenn Hening, world champion surfer and Surfrider’s first ambassador Shaun Tomson, and current CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen to explore the motivation behind and the evolution of Surfrider’s environmental mission to become the world’s most impactful grassroots coastal and ocean conservation organization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Over 40 years ago, a group of surfers from Malibu, California, were concerned about escalating coastal development at their favorite surf spot, and they took action. In this episode, we hear from Surfrider’s co-founder Glenn Hening, world champion surfer and Surfrider’s first ambassador Shaun Tomson, and current CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen to explore the motivation behind and the evolution of Surfrider’s environmental mission to become the world’s most impactful grassroots coastal and ocean conservation organization.

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]]> 3082 “The End”: Montauk, Activism, and Conservation with Taylor & Liev Schreiber Montauk, known locally as “The End,” is a historic fishing village at the eastern tip of Long Island that boasts some of the finest surf beaches on the East Coast — many now threatened by serious water quality and beach erosion issues. In today's episode, we speak with Taylor and Liev Schreiber, exploring their special connection to the town, the ocean, and their long-standing support of Surfrider's coastal conservation mission. We'll also spend time with Surfrider's Water Quality Initiative Senior Manager and Montauk local Mara Dias alongside Surfrider CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen to learn more about the environmental challenges facing Montauk’s coastal community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 16 May 2025 17:39:00 -0000 full 2 The Surfrider Foundation Montauk, known locally as “The End,” is a historic fishing village at the eastern tip of Long Island that boasts some of the finest surf beaches on the East Coast — many now threatened by serious water quality and beach erosion issues. In today's episode, we speak with Taylor and Liev Schreiber, exploring their special connection to the town, the ocean, and their long-standing support of Surfrider's coastal conservation mission. We'll also spend time with Surfrider's Water Quality Initiative Senior Manager and Montauk local Mara Dias alongside Surfrider CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen to learn more about the environmental challenges facing Montauk’s coastal community. Montauk, known locally as “The End,” is a historic fishing village at the eastern tip of Long Island that boasts some of the finest surf beaches on the East Coast — many now threatened by serious water quality and beach erosion issues. In today's episode, we speak with Taylor and Liev Schreiber, exploring their special connection to the town, the ocean, and their long-standing support of Surfrider's coastal conservation mission. We'll also spend time with Surfrider's Water Quality Initiative Senior Manager and Montauk local Mara Dias alongside Surfrider CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen to learn more about the environmental challenges facing Montauk’s coastal community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Montauk, known locally as “The End,” is a historic fishing village at the eastern tip of Long Island that boasts some of the finest surf beaches on the East Coast — many now threatened by serious water quality and beach erosion issues. In today's episode, we speak with Taylor and Liev Schreiber, exploring their special connection to the town, the ocean, and their long-standing support of Surfrider's coastal conservation mission. We'll also spend time with Surfrider's Water Quality Initiative Senior Manager and Montauk local Mara Dias alongside Surfrider CEO Dr. Chad Nelsen to learn more about the environmental challenges facing Montauk’s coastal community.

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]]> 3053 The Most Polluted Beach in America The Tijuana River is poisoning San Diego residents. Every day, millions of gallons of untreated sewage, toxic chemicals, and trash are crossing the international border, and the problem is spreading to an increasingly greater area of San Diego County. In today’s show, we talk to Surfrider's Clean Border Water Now Program Manager Sarah Davidson, Doctor Kimberly Dickson, who is treating local residents for medical conditions related to the pollution, and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, to learn why Surfrider is calling on the Trump administration to declare a national emergency which is essential to containing and correcting what is rapidly becoming the biggest public health crisis in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 09 Apr 2025 14:46:00 -0000 full 1 The Surfrider Foundation The Tijuana River is poisoning San Diego residents. Every day, millions of gallons of untreated sewage, toxic chemicals, and trash are crossing the international border, and the problem is spreading to an increasingly greater area of San Diego County. In today’s show, we talk to Surfrider's Clean Border Water Now Program Manager Sarah Davidson, Doctor Kimberly Dickson, who is treating local residents for medical conditions related to the pollution, and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, to learn why Surfrider is calling on the Trump administration to declare a national emergency which is essential to containing and correcting what is rapidly becoming the biggest public health crisis in America. The Tijuana River is poisoning San Diego residents. Every day, millions of gallons of untreated sewage, toxic chemicals, and trash are crossing the international border, and the problem is spreading to an increasingly greater area of San Diego County. In today’s show, we talk to Surfrider's Clean Border Water Now Program Manager Sarah Davidson, Doctor Kimberly Dickson, who is treating local residents for medical conditions related to the pollution, and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, to learn why Surfrider is calling on the Trump administration to declare a national emergency which is essential to containing and correcting what is rapidly becoming the biggest public health crisis in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Tijuana River is poisoning San Diego residents. Every day, millions of gallons of untreated sewage, toxic chemicals, and trash are crossing the international border, and the problem is spreading to an increasingly greater area of San Diego County. In today’s show, we talk to Surfrider's Clean Border Water Now Program Manager Sarah Davidson, Doctor Kimberly Dickson, who is treating local residents for medical conditions related to the pollution, and Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre, to learn why Surfrider is calling on the Trump administration to declare a national emergency which is essential to containing and correcting what is rapidly becoming the biggest public health crisis in America.

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