Women’s Expression Session
Calling surfers of all genders, ages, and surfing abilities to participate in a community surf event that celebrates women and gives voice to our surf culture! Northwest Wahines and Surfrider…
Youth Score Surf and Stewardship at 11th Annual Otter Rock and Roll
The Surfrider Foundation’s Newport Chapter hosted youth competitors from across Oregon and even a few from Washington and Idaho for the 11th Annual Otter Rock and Roll Youth Surf Contest…
Oregon Passes Most Comprehensive Plastic Bag Ban in the Country
Oregon is the third state to pass statewide legislation banning single-use carryout plastic bags. Through the strong support of an alliance of business, environmental and waste-management professionals, Oregon’s Sustainable Shopping…
Otter Rock Beach Cleanups: Closing in on Two Tons
Our intrepid Surfrider/SOLVE Beach Champions have removed almost two tons of plastic from the beach at the Devil’s Punchbowl State Natural Area in Otter Rock. “We’re closing in on two…
Otter Rock-n-Roll
Otter Rock-n-Roll is a youth surf contest held annually on International Surfing Day. Surfers 18 and under come from all over Oregon and beyond to surf with friends and family…
Challenges to Newport’s Ban the Bag Ordinance Overcome
On April 15, Newport City Council voted to ban single-use carryout plastic bags in the city. Almost immediately after that, a small group of Newport residents launched a petition to…
We Have “Banned the Bag” in Newport
In a 5-2 vote on April 15th, 2019, Newport City Council voted to enact a plastic bag ordinance! After the last attempt to ban the bag in Newport failed in…
Otter Rock and Roll — Time to Sign Up
Parents: Go to http://otterrockandroll.com/ to get your kids signed up before the heats are full. Volunteers: Go to the same website to see how you can help at the event….
Historic Jump-Off Joe Right-of-Way Now Ready for the Intrepid
Newport Surfrider Chapter and Spring Street neighbors in Newport have made good progress in securing beach access within the historic Jump-Off Joe Road right-of-way. The path is still rough and…
Presentation on Gray Whale Migration and Foraging Ecology
Thursday, April 11, 6:30 to 8:00 pm Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Dr.Come check out a presentation with OSU graduate student Lisa Hildebrand on gray whale migration and…