Your help is requested in our efforts to develop a National Policy on Beach Access. The purpose of the policy is to help guide and supplement Surfrider Foundation's position on beach access issues and endeavors, to view the Draft Policy, click on the link to the document at the bottom of this post. This policy was drafted based on previous Surfrider Foundation case studies involving local beach access issues and with an eye toward any future battles that may occur. In general the goal of the policy is to promote low-impact, universal beach access, while recognizing the balance of ecological integrity of the shoreline with the opportunity for maximized beach access. The policy also addresses perpendicular, horizontal and visual/scenic access to the beach as well as a balance of recreational user group interests. To learn more, visit our coastal A-Z article that discusses beach access by clicking here.
The Board of Directors has approved the proposed draft in their June 2009 meeting, and will also review any significant changes that are made to this proposed draft. Please review the policy and send any recommendations, suggestions or concerns by August 10, 2009 to Angela Howe, Legal Manager, ahowe@surfrider.org