SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.,
April 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Surfrider Foundation, a
leading non-profit dedicated to the protection of our oceans and
coasts, is excited to announce the launch of its groundbreaking
Climate Action Program on Earth Day, April
22nd, 2024.
The program recognizes the incredible
ability of healthy ecosystems to mitigate the coastal impacts of
climate change.
This program marks a significant shift in Surfrider's efforts to
combat climate change. Moving beyond traditional advocacy, the
Climate Action Program empowers local communities to take direct
action through coastal restoration projects.
Harnessing the Power of Nature:
The program focuses on "nature-based solutions," recognizing the
incredible ability of healthy ecosystems to mitigate the impacts of
climate change on our coasts. Surfrider will support the
restoration of vital ecosystems like mangroves, dunes, and
wetlands, creating natural buffers against rising sea levels and
intensifying storms.
"Our Climate Action Program is a critical step forward," says
Carla Avila Martinez, Climate Action
Program Manager at Surfrider. "By restoring these critical coastal
ecosystems, we're not just protecting our shorelines and coastal
communities – we're creating a more climate-resilient planet for
all."
A Multi-Faceted Approach:
While nature-based solutions are a cornerstone of the program,
Surfrider emphasizes the need for comprehensive climate action. The
foundation remains committed to advocating for clean energy
sources, eliminating single-use plastic pollution, and opposing
environmentally destructive practices like offshore oil
drilling.
Be Part of the Solution:
The Surfrider Foundation is celebrating its 40th anniversary
this year, and its grassroots network of chapters across the
country have a long history of successful restoration projects. The
Climate Action Program builds upon this legacy, inviting everyone
to join the movement.
"We recognize that climate change is one of our generation's
greatest challenges, but working together, we can create a ripple
effect of real positive change," emphasizes Martinez. "Join us in
Surfrider's Climate Action Program and you can help us restore our
coasts, protect our coastal communities, and secure a sustainable
future for generations to come."
Learn More & Get Involved:
To discover how you can get involved with the Surfrider
Foundation's Climate Action Program to protect your local coasts,
visit surfrider.org/climate-action-program
About the Surfrider Foundation:
The Surfrider
Foundation is a nonprofit grassroots organization dedicated to the
protection and enjoyment of our world's ocean, waves, and beaches,
for all people, through a powerful activist network. Founded in
1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation
now maintains more than a million supporters, activists, and
members, with over 200 volunteer-led chapters and student clubs in
the U.S., and more than 800 victories protecting our coasts. Learn
more at surfrider.org
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