San Luis Obispo Chapter

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 oceans 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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Coast & 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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Join Our Team

Looking For A Volunteer Coordinator

This is one of our most important roles because we are all volunteers at the chapter level. You would coordinate with campaign and program leaders to identify volunteer needs. Get to know volunteers, their interests and match them to opportunities.

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Our Programs

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Featured Program

HOTTYB

The Hold On To Your Butt program is an educational initiative using various media outlets to educate the public on cigarette butts' damage to our coasts. Butts are plastic and do not breakdown leaving microplastics in their wake.

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Our Programs

Featured Program

Ocean Friendly Restaurants

See a current list of Ocean Friendly Restaurants in San Luis Obispo that are making sustainable choices for the ocean and its inhabitants.

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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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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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