Did you know that Surfrider volunteers monitor water quality at over twenty locations on the Oregon coast? Oregon Chapter maintains four water quality labs (Astoria, Newport, Charleston, and Port Orford) in partnership with high schools and aquariums, and lab analysis is conducted by students as part of an educational program. Sample results are then disseminated to surf shops, state agencies, and the Surfrider website (see link above) When advisory levels of bacteria are documented, the data is also forwarded to local government officials. In several places on the coast, the Blue Water Task Force has led to collaborative partnerships with city governments, watershed councils, agency staff, and fishermen to protect and/or improve local water quality. We are always looking for volunteers to help collect samples and participate in related advocacy and education. To find out how to get involved in your community, please contact Charlie cplybon@surfrider.org.