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Making Waves Issue 297

Trump Admin Eliminates Habitat Protections for Endangered Wildlife 

A manatee swims above a school of fish.

The term "harm" was rescinded from the Endangered Species Act, which will no longer protect the essential habitats and food sources that listed species need for survival.

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The Endangered Species Act is one of our nation's core policies for balancing economic development with wildlife protections.

Action Over Apathy:

Tackling Beach Trash on July 5

25 San Diego volunteers pose under a blue Surfrider tent with a sign that reads "The Ocean Needs More Friends."

Dirtiest Beach Day 2026 saw 1,800 volunteers remove 16,000 pounds of trash and recyclables across 13 states! Check out Surfrider's annual Beach Cleanup Report for 2025's data.

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Mangrove Nurseries Blossom Across Puerto Rico High Schools

A group of 8 students work at a table with small pots of baby mangroves.

Three new student-developed mangrove nurseries have been established by high school Surfrider clubs in Puerto Rico — the first projects of their kind within our network.

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San Onofre Assembly, Part Two:

What's Possible for Surf Beach?

An aerial view of San Onofre State Beach.

 Assembly Part Two reported what we've learned about shoreline conditions, shared real design concepts for Surf Beach, and asked the community to weigh in.

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A Taste of Summer With SEAGLASS Winemaker Christine Morrison

SEAGLASS head winemaker Christine Morrison amongst the vines, she's wearing a light blue long button down shirt and jeans.

Longtime partner SEAGLASS Wines blends winemaking and environmental stewardship. From coastal inspiration to summer pairings to the future of sustainable wine, there's plenty to savor.

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Activist Spotlight: Amanda Ejups and Kyle Leftridge With the San Francisco Chapter

Kyle (left) and Amanda (right) pose in waders and hi-viz yellow vests, at Ocean Beach, ready to test water quality.

"Surfrider has been an incredible way to connect with the San Francisco community and meet people who share a passion for protecting our coastlines," Ejups said.

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All New Summer Collection

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Beat the heat and stay cool this season with all-new graphic tees, hats, and our latest collaborations with our friends at Slowtide and Faherty.

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