The Surfrider Foundation

The Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots, non-​profit, environmental organization that works to protect our oceans, waves, and beaches. The Surfrider Foundation was established in 1984 and the Vancouver chapter began in 2005.
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Surfrider uses grassroots activism to help protect our oceans, waves and beaches. We are coastal advocates focused on inspiring change to ensure the adequate protection and management of our coastal ecosystems. Here in British Columbia, Canada we currently have two chapters (Vancouver and Vancouver Island, there were formerly two chapters on Vancouver Island: Victoria and Tofino). Together we work to educate our communities on the importance of water quality, the hydrologic cycle, low impact development, being conscious consumers and environmental conservation. We also monitor local waste treatment facilities, water quality testing, and coastal development projects (such as the Olympic Village on False Creek, Jordan River in Victoria, and the Catface Mountain mining exploration in Tofino).
We are currently working with a coalition of local environmental groups to raise awareness on the adverse effects of single-​use plastics in our marine environments. We are also actively monitoring local policies pertaining to plastics and we are working with our corporate sponsors to minimize their reliance on plastic products. There are numerous volunteer opportunities and you do not need to be a plastics expert to get involved. We encourage you to learn more about RAP at