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WORLD SURFING RESERVES ANNOUNCES SANTA CRUZ DEDICATION
On December 12, 2011 World Surfing Reserves posted a global press release announcing April 28, 2012 as the dedication date of the new Santa Cruz World Surfing Reserve. Formation of a “Local Stewardship Council” to protect the reserve was also announced. SEA’s West Coast Environmental Projects Director, Jim Littlefield Chairs the LSC. “I’m honored to […]
New Jersey 2011 Energy Master Plan (“EMP”)
On December 6, 2011, New Jersey issued the 2011 Energy Master Plan (“EMP”). The EMP provides guidance for the “use, management, and development of electricity in New Jersey” for the next 10 years. There are five primary goals outlined in the EMP: 1. Reduce the cost of electricity 2. Diversify the portfolio of in-state electric […]
Stop the Dirty water Bill
Once again our waterways are being threatened by new legislation. Both the Senate and The House are attempting to undermine the Clean water Act of 1972 which could negatively affect one-fifth of the nation’s wetlands. SEA firmly believes these attempts to de-regulate our waterways will have negative impacts on our drinking water supply and the […]
GLOBAL WAVE CONFERENCE
As part of efforts to protect waves around the world, Surfrider Foundation Europe (EU), Surfrider Foundation (US/INTERNATIONAL) Dr. Tony Butt (UK), in partnership with Save The Waves Coalition (US) Surfers Against Sewage (UK), Salvem o Surfer (PORT) and other partners, organized the first major international conference on the recognition of the value of the waves […]
Caution urged as sewage leaks into Hudson River
NEW YORK (AP) — Environmental officials urged swimmers and kayakers to stay out of New York City waters Thursday because a wastewater treatment plant disabled by fire was spewing millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Hudson River. Read More at: Yahoo News Read More at: nydailynews.com .
Event Invitation – White Water Evening and Beach Party 2011
Help support the Seapaddlenyc – Presented by O’Neill The East Coast Party of the Year is coming to Manhattan’s South Street Seaport! Skip the Hamptons on Friday, August 12 and celebrate this year’s O’Neill SEA Paddle NYC, all of our dedicated paddle participants, and SEA’s amazing charity beneficiaries at The White Water Evening! The party […]
SEA’S POLICY ON EXPANDING OFF-SHORE OIL DRILLING
In the continuing and frustrating national debate about potential oil drilling off the United States’ coasts the National Board of Directors of Surfers’ Environmental Alliance is strongly opposed to any new plans to open the Outer Continental Shelf to new Oil Drilling or related operations. We believe our position reflects the opinion of countless numbers […]
SEA’S POLICY ON EXPANDING OFF-SHORE OIL DRILLING
In the continuing and frustrating national debate about potential oil drilling off the United States’ coasts the National Board of Directors of Surfers’ Environmental Alliance is strongly opposed to any new plans to open the Outer Continental Shelf to new Oil Drilling or related operations. We believe our position reflects the opinion of countless numbers […]
New rules proposed by Gov. Christie in regard to overall access
Governor Christie is proposing that each NJ Municipality make its own beach access rules. Current rules require public access points, restrooms, parking, etc at 1/4 mile intervals, especially if a town wants beach replenishment funding. Before the state mandated uniform access rules, towns severely limited public access and surfers were sometimes arrested just for walking […]