Surfrider Foundation - Atlanta Chapter
The Atlanta Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation
Come hear Steve Combs of Surfrider Foundation Atlanta Chapter speak on the Rock the Earth Panel Sunday 4/17 at 155pm on the Solar Stage. Steve will be giving an update on the Gulf Coast BP Oil Spill. Also on the panel is Jim Reis of the “Say No To Plastic Bags” Coalition. Stop by the [...]
Pam Longobardi, executive committee member from the Atlanta Chapter, and internationally known artist, recently attended the 5imdc 5th International Marine Debris Conference co-sponsored by NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and UNEP United Nations Environmental and the Rise Against Plastics conferences in Honolulu, Hawaii. At 5imdc she co-produced an art show and workshop featuring her [...]
On March 18, 2011, the Atlanta Chapter elected the Executive Committee for 2011. Visit the About Us page to learn more. We want to hear from you. Â If you want to contact anyone on the Executive Committee, please use our Contact page.
Steve  Combs headed to Destin on March 6 to surf with the Emerald Coast Chapter. Some people chose not to go in the water. There are BP crews picking up tar balls early each morning. The Emerald Coast Chapter continues to conduct water testing and reminds everyone that this is not over. Click any image [...]
Steve Combs from the Atlanta Chapter had a great paddle while visiting with the Surfrider DC chapter and friends.
Thanks to all of our members and supporters, the fundraiser at East Andrews Bar and Grill was a success! A portion of our proceeds will help send Co-Chair Pam Longobardi’s art to the 5th International Marine Debris Conference (5imdc). 5imdc is the biggest gathering of scientists, policy makers, activists addressing marine debris in the world. The Surfrider Foundation [...]
Don’t let this happen at Tybee Island. Oppose the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project deposits of dredging materials at Tybee Island. The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project involves the Corps of Engineers deepening the Savannah Harbor to allow for larger ship traffic. Dredging materials will be deposited offshore near the beaches of Tybee Island. The project will impact [...]
The Surfrider Foundation Atlanta Chapter is accepting nominations for the Executive Committee for 2011-2013. The two-year term starts in March. If  you are interested in serving or if you have questions, please use our Contact form to get in touch. Any Surfrider member in good standing is eligible to serve on the Executive Committee. Please [...]
Chapter Co-Chair Pam Longobardi started the year off right by cleaning up the Ft. Morgan seawall on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Treasurer Steve Combs met up with Emerald Coast Chapter member John Cross in Destin and had some walls clean them up. Check out the gallery. Click any image to leave a comment. Click [...]
Our water cycle is broken but we can fix it. Watch this informative video from Surfrider. On World Water Day, March 22nd, 2010, the Surfrider Foundation launched The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water, a video that connects the impacts of our current water management system to coastal issues and offers common sense [...]
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