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Barefoot Wine Surfrider River Cleanup Event

Posted July 28, 2010 · 4 Comments

Barefoot Wine and the Surfrider Foundation invite you to take part in a river cleanup on August 7 to keep Atlanta Barefoot-Friendly! Come lend a hand (or foot) then celebrate your efforts. After the River Cleanup, all volunteers will be treated to Barefoot Wine and Bubbly and tasty beach treats at Cheyenne Grill. [Read More...]

Water Testing–Surfrider Needs Your Help

Posted July 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The Surfrider Emerald Coast Chapter is heading up an initiative to conduct water testing in the Destin, Florida area. BP is handling the beach clean up activities so, for the present, if you want to help, please visit www.surfridermeraldcoast.org and click on the Donate button. All money goes into a restricted bank account to be used for water testing.

International Surfing Day

Posted June 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

The Atlanta Chapter’s first ISD celebration was a huge success!  We’d like to thank our sponsors Surfing Magazine, Vitamin Water, Paddle Anywhere, Whitecap SUP and Gezzos Surf & Grille.

ISD Atlanta 2010
Clean Up
Trash from the lake

The SUPs
Racers
Racers 2

The Start
Finish Line
Red Team Wins

Chris & Charity
Charity
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Oil Spill Updates

Posted May 5, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Follow the latest oil spill news at Surfrider’s Not The Answer website. The most current posts are listed below.

  • CA & NJ oppose new oil drilling
  • State of the Spill – Week 14
  • Raging Grannies Sing Drill No More
  • Shea and Corey Lopez on the Oil Spill in Their Home State
  • State of the Spill – Week 13

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE GULF OF MEXICO OIL SPILL:

  • Please submit your oil reports at the Skytruth site here.
  • If you are interested in traveling to the Gulf Coast to volunteer, please email treasurer@surfrideratlanta.org. We are currently working on getting the required hazmat training.
  • Additional updates on Atlanta chapter activities will be posted on our Oil Spill page here.
  • UPDATE: Since BP is handling all the cleanup activities, Surfrider Foundation is focusing efforts on water testing.  You cand find out how to donate here.

Surfrider Atlanta Co-Chair is Named Coastal Hero by Coastal Living Magazine

Posted April 1, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Read the full article.

Hands Across the Sand a Success

Posted February 23, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Hands Across the Sand was a big success. Surfrider Foundation’s summary of the coverage is here. The pictures below are from the Hands Across The Sand Facebook Page.

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GreenSurf Nicaragua
Oil Spill News

Upcoming Events

  • August 7, 2010
    • Barefoot Wine Cleanup & PartyBarefoot Wine Cleanup & Party

      Time: 9:00 am

      River clean up and paddle out in the morning followed by a celebration for the clean up volunteers at Cheyenne Grill in the evening. Click for details.
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Not The Answer

  • CA & NJ oppose new oil drilling
  • State of the Spill – Week 14
  • Raging Grannies Sing Drill No More
  • Shea and Corey Lopez on the Oil Spill in Their Home State
  • State of the Spill – Week 13

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