About Our Chapter

The Palm Beach County Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) non-profit, environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our oceans, waves, and beaches, for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education.

Founded in 1997 , the Palm Beach County Chapter is only one of 60 chapters located along the East, West, Gulf, Hawaiian, and Puerto Rican coasts.

Mission

"Our mission is the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches through a powerful activist network."

History

Timeline and Highlights Chapter History pdf

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The Palm Beach County Chapter of Surfrider Foundation has a member-elected executive committee of volunteers. This executive committee appoints additional volunteers to participate on special projects. Executive committee members are elected annually.

CEO Jim Moriarty delivers a 15 minute presentation that walks through Surfrider Foundation's new Strategic Plan. In this video he covers all elements of the plan and frames who Surfrider is, what we are focused on, how we measure success and how we will amplify our positive impact.

Executive Committee

Chair: Todd Remmel

Vice-Chair: Emily Helmick

Secretary: Tim Frater

Treasurer: Rob Matriscino

Advisory Council Chair: Greg Lyon

Stakeholder Liason: Tom Warnke

Volunteer Coordinator: Tracy Conklin

Standing Committee

At-Large Volunteer: Nick Mohnacky

At-Large Volunteer: Cynthia Trone

Beach Cleanup Chair: Jeffrey Tellex

Beach Cleanup Co-Chair: Theresa Hamilton

Media Chair: Joseph Pregadio

Media Co-Chair: Jennifer Bevan

Outreach Chair: Jessica Hamilton

Noseriders Club Liason: Bill Keeton

Web Chair: Jaimie Hamilton

Chapter Media Resources

A page with some of the past news, events, press releases, logos, and other links related to our Chapter... [click to view]

Staghorn Coral Discovery off Palm Beach, Florida


Surfrider Foundation 150 Coastal Victories!

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