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SURFRIDER CONNECTICUT CHAPTER

Protecting the Ocean, Waters, and Beaches of Connecticut

Our Mission

 Where the land meets the sea

What We Fight For

plastic pollution reduction

Plastic Reduction

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

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ocean protection

Ocean Protection

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

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beach access

Beach Access

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

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Coast & Climate

Coasts & Climate

Taking on issues that threaten our beaches and natural shorelines.

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clean water initiative

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.

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Our Campaigns

Nips
Featured Campaign

CT HB05215 2024

An Act Concerning Municipal Authority To Prohibit The Sale Of Nips

Plastic 50mL alcohol bottles (aka "nips") litter our waterways and coastline, washing from streets and parking lots into our delicate coastal ecosystems. Join us as we fight to "Nix the Nips!"

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Our Programs

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Featured Program

Surfrider Sprints

Launched in 2023, the Surfrider Sprints is an overlay to already existing Connecticut SUP race events. The Sprints help to link and promote all of the CT paddle races with an exciting, spectator-friendly, good-natured skills competition.

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Our Network

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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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Your support will help us get one step closer to our vision of protecting 100% of our coasts.

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