Be proud!
In 2011, over 1200 beaches, lakes and rivers clean-ups have been organized around the world. More than 42,000 people has been awared about the environment protection. From March, the 22nd to March, the 25th 2012, participate in the Ocean Initiatives.more information
Maritime transport : prevent pollution
95% of oil spills are intentional. Surfrider puts in place a research program for pollution prevention.more information
Water quality and health: protect the ocean, its users and the environment
Surfrider Foundation Europe fights to protect European beaches and to allow future generations to be able enjoy healthy, clean oceans and seas. more information
Artificial coasts and climate changes : protect the coastal ecosystems
As the over-development of the coast threatens coastal ecosystems, Surfrider Foundation Europe is organising to protect European coastlines from the by-products of development.more information
Marine Litter : Struggling against a forgotten pollution
Surfrider's lobbying initative puts pressure on European institutions to acknowledge the severity of the problem while "Ocean Initiatives" works on the ground to combat marine litter.more information
To protect in a sustainable manner the coastline and the people who live there
To raise awareness and to change minds is a priority for Surfrider
To invite everyone to join and support Surfrider's fightSurfrider in the field
Local chapters
Across Europe, our volunteers are involved in loads of different ways... hosting awareness events at schools, attending local meetings and events, reporting pollution and appealing against coastal construction developments.
Laboratories and watermen tester
The quality of our bathing water is more and more under threat, Surfrider Foundation Europe is putting in place action plans to provide users of the Coastline with better information and also to ensure that watersports enthusiasts are not forgotten.
Keepers of the coast
Surfrider fight against all sorts of attacks to the European Coastline including those caused by pollution, erosion as well as irresponsible construction. Give us information on the coastline next to your place, and Surfrider Foundation Europe will support you through its « Keepers of the Coasts » program.
Distribution of your donations
- 28% - Action for the protection of the environment and mobilization / training volunteers
- 27% - Environmental Education
- 24% - Communication and raising awareness on environmental issues
- 10% - Costs of Raising Funds From The General Public
- 9% - Organizational Operating Costs
- 2% - Resuet;
Press release
- 01-30-2012 Total condamné à 300 000 euros d'amende au procès de la Raffinerie de Donges Condamnée le 17 janvier 2012 par le Tribunal correctionnel de Saint-Nazaire pour déversement de fioul-soute et pollution de l’estuaire de la Loire, la société Total Raffinage Marketing a pris la décision de ne pas faire appel. Elle devra donc verser une amende de 300 000 euros ainsi que des...
- 01-09-2012 Procès du navire SDS Rain - Le doute ne profite pas à la protection de la nature ! Le procès du SDS Rain a lieu le mercredi 11 janvier à 8h30 dans la 6ème chambre correctionnelle au Tribunal de grande instance de Marseille. L'antenne Bouches-du-Rhône et le Bureau Méditerranée de l’association appellent à la mobilisation de tous les citoyens qui souhaitent faire...
- 12-19-2011 BRETIGNOLLES-SUR-MER - David a vaincu Goliath ! Brétignolles-sur-Mer, le 19 Décembre 2012. Depuis 2003, la municipalité de Brétignolles-Sur-Mer (Vendée) projette de construire un port de plaisance en zone arrière-dunaire (espace fragilisé). De nombreuses associations locales se sont mobilisées pour alerter la population des impacts d'un tel...