Bend Year In Review
What a fantastic year we had with the Bend members of the Newport Chapter of Surfrider Foundation. In January 2019, we kicked off our events with the Deschutes Brewery hosting…
First River Wave Competition in Bend and SOLVE River Clean Up
Our Bend Newport Chapter of Surfrider Foundation are excited to be working with 10 Barrel on the first River Wave Competition occurring this Saturday, September 21st. The day will kick-off…
Bend Outrigger Canoe Club Raises Funds to kick off first Central Oregon Conservation Summit
Last month, one of our fantastic partners the Bend Oregon Outrigger Canoe Club in partnership with J Dub Restaurant and Bar held a Hawaiian style Luau to raise money for…
Surfboard Raffle August 23
Newport Surfrider will raffle off an Ocean Pulse/Ryan LeBoss custom 8’6″ surfboard on Friday August 23 at 6:30 pm. The drawing will be at Wolf Tree Brewery Taproom and Cafe,…
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…