Emerald Coast Chapter News

CORE TRAINING CANCELLED!

January 20, 2012 Leave a Comment

The CORE training for this weekend is CANCELLED due to the lack of RSVPs for the event. We will send another survey out at the end of the month to try to reschedule this for February instead. Hope … [Read More...]

Okaloosa County Action Alert!!!

January 7, 2012 Leave a Comment

On January 17th, Okaloosa County Commissioners will be voting on whether or not to move forward with a highly controversial beach project permit due to the concern that the proposed sand is not good … [Read More...]

Emerald Coast Chapter Recognized with 2012 Wavemaker Award

January 7, 2012 Leave a Comment

Once a year we take a moment to recognize the people and partners that have contributed in extraordinary ways towards our mission of the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches. ALL … [Read More...]

Volunteer Training Survey – Input Needed

December 20, 2011 1 Comment

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world's leading questionnaire tool. … [Read More...]

Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Trustees Call for Public Input

December 19, 2011 2 Comments

On December 14th, the Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) Trustees released the Deepwater Horizon Draft Phase I Early Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment (DERP/EA) … [Read More...]

“Ban Toxic Dispersants Act” Introduced in the House

December 19, 2011 Leave a Comment

On December 5th, Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) introduced the “Ban Toxic Dispersants Act” (H.R. 3562), which would amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to establish new procedures … [Read More...]

Surfrider & On Wings Of Care- Coastal Recon Mission!

November 13, 2011 Leave a Comment

Surfrider, On Wings of Care, and coastal geologist Rip Kirby teamed up to do an aerial survey of the Gulf Coast. We continue to address issues concerning the BP Oil Disaster. In addition to sampling … [Read More...]

Join us for the sunset and chapter meeting, 11-8-11

November 8, 2011 Leave a Comment

We will meet at the Blue Mountain Beach public access and enjoy the sunset, followed by a brief chapter meeting and general discussion of current Surfrider activities.  (Follow CR#83 to the sea) … [Read More...]

State of the Beach Testing -Navarre 5pm, 11-3-11

November 3, 2011 Leave a Comment

Join Surfrider in Navarre Beach Thursday evening as we continue to sample the beach and detect oil. We'll meet at the beach pavilion (straight ahead as you pull into the pier parking area.) Look for … [Read More...]