Who We Are

What is the Surfrider Foundation? It’s a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research, and education. Read more about the organization here: http://www.surfrider.org/whoweare.asp. Surfrider has more than 50,000 members and 60 local chapters in the U.S. (plus additional international affiliates). Our chapter is the "Minnesota-Superior Chapter," which serves Minnesota and the shores of Lake Superior, so people in Wisconsin are welcome as well.

Why a Surfrider Chapter in Minnesota? Because, surprisingly, there are actually hundreds of people in the Upper Midwest who surf, whether here on Lake Superior or around the world (or both!) – and who believe in the principles and mission of the Surfrider Foundation! And our state boasts many sailboarders, wakeboarders, kiteboarders, skateboarders, kayakers, and others who also support our cause. Many Minnesotans have actually been Surfrider members for several years. We share a love of water, waves, beaches, and coastlines – of all types: oceans, lakes, or rivers! Did you know Minnesota has more coastline than California, Hawaii, and Florida combined? We want to make a difference in protecting our environment, both worldwide and here in Minnesota – a state that obviously includes more than its share of water resources. Basically, all lovers of surfing, waves, and beaches have a special appreciation for nature, and for all the good things that our natural water resources bring to us. We believe strongly that these resources are worth protecting! So, several of us recently banded together – helped along by a local Jack Johnson concert in the summer of 2008, partially sponsored by the Surfrider Foundation. Won’t you join us? All are welcome, both surfers and all lovers of our water resources and coastlines throughout the state!

Want to make a difference? Join us! To join Surfrider Foundation, or just to become a volunteer to help with our MN-Superior Chapter initiatives (and be invited to our next meeting), please send an email to either:

• Stefan Ronchetti, Chapter Chair: stefanronchetti@gmail.com

Or go directly to the membership page on the Surfrider web site: https://www.surfrider.org/surfrider_membership/join/membership3.cfm and select "MN-Superior" on the chapter drop-down list when you join. We look forward to hearing from you!