The Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year
Every year, July 5th marks the dirtiest day on America’s beaches. For over 20 years, Surfrider volunteers have shown up to clean the mess after the crowds have gone home. This July 5th, join Grays Harbor Surfrider at a beach cleanup and rally your local network to help raise funds to protect our beaches year-round!
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.
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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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Dirtiest Beach Day of the Year
Fireworks fizzle, but the mess sticks around—July 5th is our beaches’ least favorite holiday. At Ocean Shores, the Grays's Harbor Surfrider Chapter passes out blue trash bags on July 4th and leads the charge to clean up on July 5th. Want to turn the tides? We need volunteers for both days—tap the link below to join the cleanup crew!
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VICTORY! Washington Legislation
We've wrapped up a stellar session and are over the moon to close the year with four coastal victories! On May 17th, Governor Ferguson gave the green light to all three of our pivotal bills. And that's not all—funding for an offshore wind study is in the bag! Dive into the details by clicking the link below.
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Ocean Friendly Restaurants
Steam Donkey Brewing is Ocean Friendly
Welcome to Steam Donkey in Aberdeen, where ocean-friendly dining meets the Grays Harbor Surfrider Chapter! Still under the original owners, the Tiny Brewery Space is the local go-to for craft beer enthusiasts. Proudly female majority-owned, their team of talented women runs the show—from cellaring to beertending, and now, an all-female sales squad. Their Brewster beer series? Crafted exclusively by women. At Steam Donkey, they are brewing a future that's fabulously female, like Mother Ocean!
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Coastal Protection
Climate Action Program
Our Climate Action Program is at the forefront of safeguarding our coastlines against the effects of climate change. With the arrival of Washington's King Tide Season our infrastructure and ecosystems face threats from increasing sea levels and storm surges.
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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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Your support will help us get one step closer to our vision of protecting 100% of our coasts.