Where do you think renewable ocean energy development should be located along Oregon’s coast? On Thursday, February 2, the Territorial Sea Plan Working Group will hold a public workshop from 11am to 2:30 pm at Portland City Hall (1121 SW 4th Ave, 2nd floor) to gather input on that question.The workshop will include an overview of the Territorial Sea Plan process, as well as public comment opportunities. The workshop will also address spatial data being used to inform the planning process (e.g, ecological, fishing, non-consumptive recreation, etc.) To access the agenda and flyer, please click here. This is a great opportunity to learn about Territorial Sea Planning and provide input to the process. Hope to see you there!

This coming Tuesday, December 13th, join us at the SE Lucky Lab at 7pm for the monthly Portland Chapter of Surfrider Foundation meeting. Social half-hour from 7-7:30 and meeting and presentation to follow. This month, Green-Go Solar Project is presenting on their work in Baja to help bring affordable and accessible energy to those in need. The mission of the Green-Go Solar Project is to promote the use of affordable and accessible solar energy in rural Baja, Mexico through education, hands-on participation, and service. If you’ve ever surfed or visited Baja, you’ve probably seen the strong separation between the tourist industry and the many impoverished natives to the area. The Green-Go Solar project aims to help close that gap and bring sustainable trainings to the local communities of Baja California Sur, Mexico.

Do you or someone you know love the ocean? Give the gift of a Surfrider Membership.
Memberships include the following benefits:

To join go here!

Saturday, September 17, we’re not just cleaning up beaches along the coast, river’s and canyons upstream too! Save the date. Snowrider is kicking off the inaugural Salmon River Canyon Cleanup on Mt. Hood. If you plan to attend please send us and email to snowriderpdx@gmail.com and include the names and number of participants. Space this year is limited to 50 adults. More on the snowrider blog.

It’s not everyday that we get to personally reach 1400 kids in just a few hours. But this past Tuesday, once again the Children’s Clean Water Festival at PCC Sylvania campus proved to be a massive success where our volunteers were able to engage students over the course of the day in their “plastic sandbox” educational activity and “reusable scavenger hunt”.

We were stoked to have veteran volunteers Staj Pace and Drew Kerr help out, but new volunteers to the event Teresa Collins and David Scott really helped manage the crowd, even helping out at the Washed Ashore booth where they needed more help! Thanks so much volunteers, massive success!

*Please note, this event has been moved to Oaks Crossing Natural Area, which is right next to Sellwood Riverfront Park due to high water levels.

This Earth Day join Surfrider Portland in partnership with Portland Parks & Recreation and Rachel Carson Environmental Middle School in an educational, hands-on work party at Sellwood Park! ( This was originally at Elk Rock )

On Saturday, April 23 from 9-11am the whole family* is encouraged to come lend a helping hand to restore and revitalize this splendid natural area.

*Small children must be accompanied by an adult and middle schoolers must have one adult for every 4-5 kids.

What:

Work Party to clean-up trash, remove invasive plant species and plant natives.
When:

Saturday April 23, 2011
9am Registration (early bird gets snacks and drink)
9am-11am Work Party
11am-1pm Educational Walking Tour of Island (optional for volunteers)

Where:

SE Spokane St & Oaks Pkwy
What Else:

Water, tools, gloves and fun are provided. Please bring a reusable water bottle, sturdy shoes, and appropriate clothing you don’t mind getting dirty.

Volunteers are encouraged to pre-register with Lisa by email at lisa.lynch@oregonsurfrider.org

Come see the Documentary “Acid Test.”

Produced by the Natural Resources Defense Council

& Presentation by NOAA Scientist Dr. Richard Feely, Expert on ocean acidification in the Pacific Northwest.

Children’s art showcase“ I Love Oceans”, also on display

When: Saturday March 26th, Reception at 6:30 pm, program 7 to 9 pm

Where: First Congregational United Church of Christ
1220 NE 68th St., Vancouver, WA 98665