Surfrider Foundation - Atlanta Chapter
The Atlanta Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation
Based on a recent update to the Corps of Engineers Savannah District website, it looks like Tybee Island might be safe from the proposed near shore deposits of dredge materials from the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project (SHEP). From the FAQ [pdf]: How are you taking into the account the City of Tybee Island’s concerns about impacts to the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
In December 2009, Steve Combs, on behalf of Surfrider Foundation Atlanta Chapter, traveled to Washington D.C. to hear oral arguments at the US Supreme Court on a public beach access case affecting one of Atlanta’s closest surf destinations. In case you missed the news earlier this summer–WE WON! SCOTUSblog.com has a short analysis here. Below [...]
Follow the latest oil spill news at Surfrider’s Not The Answer website. The most current posts are listed below. 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 [...]
Steve Combs traveled to DC on behalf of the Surfrider Foundation Atlanta Chapter to hear oral arguments at the US Supreme Court on the Destin, Florida beach property rights case. Mike Sturdivant of the Emerald Coast Chapter and Julie Lawson of the DC Chapter also attended. Steve has lived and surfed in the Destin area [...]
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