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Surfrider speaks with the US Surgeon General in Pensacola 7-15-10
Posted on July 17, 2010 · 1 Comment
Emerald Coast Chapter board members, Mike Sturdivant and Tony D'eramo traveled to Pensacola on Thursday to speak with US Surgeon General Regina Benjamin. We informed her of problems such as lack of water testing, errors in reporting results, and the … [Read More...]
WATER TESTING! You Can Help–DONATE!
Posted on July 10, 2010 · 5 Comments
July 10th: We took water samples at Okaloosa Island Pier, Miramar Beach, Blue Mountain Beach, and Seaside. The samples have been shipped to a lab in Kelso, Washington. The results will be back in approximately one week and will be shared here. We will … [Read More...]
International Surf Day
Posted on June 15, 2010 · Comment
ISD 20 June 2010 This year we will host international surf day at the beach at Spinnakers in Panama City Beach. This locale is as far from the oil as we can go. So join us! Check out Spinnakers Facebook site; http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#!/event.php?eid=113358185373899 … [Read More...]
Oil and Health
Posted on June 5, 2010 · Comment
As the oil continues to destroy life in the gulf, we water people have been ignored. While everyone seems focused on fishermen, tourists and economic impact, NO one is talking about long term effects on daily water users! Over a million gallons of dispersant … [Read More...]
Florida Regional Manager to attend our meeting.
Posted on May 7, 2010 · 2 Comments
Tuesday 11 May at the library on 331, join us for a member meeting. Non members are welcome also. Ericka Davanzo is our Florida regional Manager, and she will be here. She will update us on state and national activities. Join us! … [Read More...]
Has-Mat Training, Walton county
Posted on May 7, 2010 · Comment
If you would like to attend hazmat training, call 267 2000 and get on the schedule. This is a class that takes about 6 hours. If you do not have the class, you will not be able to do much to help, when the time comes!!! … [Read More...]
The Oil Fight
Posted on May 4, 2010 · 1 Comment
5/4/10....Don't Be Helpless! The only thing we can do is fight! In order to help, you must have Haz Mat training. To get the training you need to sign up to volunteer. If you live in Okaloosa county To Volunteer: 850-651-7150 In bay county call … [Read More...]
Surfrider & the Supreme Court
Posted on December 11, 2009 · 1 Comment
As many of you are aware, our chapter recently filed an Amicus Brief with the US Supreme Court. The larger issue at hand involves Emerald Coast beaches and issues regarding who (private individuals or public trust) owns specific portions of the beach … [Read More...]