The Ocean Needs More Friends
Protecting the Chesapeake Watershed and Beyond from plastics, pollution, and indifference.
Join Surfrider and become a friend of the ocean.
Our Mission
Where the land meets the seaWhat We Fight For
Plastic Reduction
Reducing the impact of plastics in the marine environments that surround us.
Learn More
Ocean Protection
Defending our ocean from challenges threatening the vitality of the ecosystem.
Learn More
Beach Access
Working with decision-makers to ensure full and fair beach access for all to enjoy.
Learn More
Coasts & Climate
Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines.
Learn More
Clean Water
Protecting the health and sustainability of our planet's most precious resource.
Learn More
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.
Our Campaigns
Featured Campaign
Annapolis Bag Bill
The Annapolis Chapter has only been around for about a year, but we have already have our first campaign victory!
The goal of the bag bill is to keep our beautiful natural areas free of plastic bag litter, reduce taxpayer dollars spent on cleanups and recycling, and prevent plastic bags from harming wildlife and human health.
Our Programs
Featured Program
Ocean Friendly Restaurants
The Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program tackles plastic pollution at its source. One restaurant, one customer at a time, it increases awareness, drives behavior change, and ultimately creates scalable impact to reduce our plastic footprint.
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.
Recent News
Support Surfrider
Your support will help us get one step closer to our vision of protecting 100% of our coasts.