Keepin' it Clean Upstream

Our Mission

Where the land meets the sea

What We Fight For

Plastic Reduction

Reducing the impact of plastics in the marine environments that surround us.

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Ocean Protection

Defending our ocean from challenges threatening the vitality of the ecosystem.

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Beach Access

Working with decision-makers to ensure full and fair beach access for all to enjoy.

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Coasts & Climate

Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines.

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Clean Water

Protecting the health and sustainability of our planet's most precious resource.

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The Surfrider Foundation is dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world’s ocean, waves and beaches, for all people, through a powerful activist network.

Get Involved

The ocean is under attack like never before. From Drilling. Fracking. Plastics. Pollution. Indifference. That’s why the ocean needs more friends. Friends who show up. Clean up. Speak out and protect.

Join Surfrider and Jack Johnson and donate to become a friend of the ocean. If you donate with the link below, Jack Johnson will match up to $2,500 in donations to the Surfrider Portland Chapter!

The Surfrider Foundation is honored to be a non-profit partner of the SURFILMUSIC 2026 Tour. Our partnership began all the way back in 2008 when Surfrider was invited to join Jack on his Sleep Through the Static tour, and together, we have created a community of dedicated ocean activists.

Our Campaigns

Featured Campaign

Oregon Beaches Forever

Surfrider Portland is currently engaged in a statewide campaign to protect Oregon's public beaches and support resilient communities and coastlines in the face of climate change.

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Our Programs

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Featured Program

Green Streets

Green Streets is a program in collaboration with the City of Portland to keep our streets, bioswales, and storm drains free of trash. Want to host a Green Streets clean up in your neighborhood? Let us know!

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Our Programs

Featured Program

Ocean Friendly Restaurants

See a current list of Ocean Friendly Restaurants in Portland that are making sustainable choices for the ocean and its inhabitants.

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Our Network

Volunteer

Join Our Network

We're always looking for volunteers to help affect change locally. Join us.

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The Surfrider Foundation is committed to fostering a just, equitable, diverse and inclusive organization for all people who protect and enjoy the world’s ocean, waves and beaches.

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