Chapter Blog

Meeting Reminder: Wednesday February 1st

2012-01-25T11:25:00.000-08:00

OPC Surfrider Meeting Reminder
When: Wednesday, February 1st - 6:30 pm
Where: Smuggler's Landing - 115 E Railroad Ave Port Angeles, WA 98362-2925

(360) 452-9292

Agenda Items:

Upcoming Events
Tsunami Debris coverage
November beach cleanup slideshow and article review (Eric)
Updates from National

See you then,
Eric W.

Presentation by Charles Moore: "Saving our Oceans From Plastic"

2012-01-25T10:50:00.000-08:00

Charles Moore to present at The Landing Mall on Thursday January 26th at 6:30pm

Like a synthetic siren, The Great Pacific Garbage Patch drew Charles Moore to science; now his research raises deep questions about plastic. Moore first encountered the 2-million-square-mile floating landfill by chance in 1997, as skipper of a catamaran. His discovery turned him into a scientist/activist, and prompted a global reassessment of plastic's invasiveness. Moore chronicles his investigations of our ocean's plastic load in his newly-published book, Plastic Ocean.

Moore will be speaking in Port. Angeles at The Landing Mall, Upstairs Conference Room, 115 E. Railroad Ave. Port Angeles, WA 9363

For details, please contact Anne Shaffer, anne.shaffer@coastalwatershedinstitute.org. A 5$ donation is requested.

NOAA Tsunami Debris Presentation

2012-01-20T14:18:00.000-08:00

WHEN: January 23rd, 5:30-7:30 pm
WHERE: Commissioners Meeting Room, Clallam County Courthouse

Nir Barnea, West Coast Regional Director for NOAA’s Marine Debris Program will be speaking at the regular monthly meeting of the Clallam County Marine Resource Committee. His talk will focus on the marine debris associated with the March 2011 tsunami in Japan, focusing on early post-tsunami observations, NOAA’s debris modeling efforts and more recent observations of debris made in the northeast Pacific Ocean. There will be an opportunity for questions.

All chapter members interested in the imminent arrival of debris from the Japanese Tsunami should plan on attending.
Sincerely,
Eric Waterkotte
Olympic Peninsula Chapter, Surfrider Foundation

Meeting Reminder: January 4th

2011-12-30T08:20:00.001-08:00

OPC Surfrider Meeting Reminder
When: Wednesday, January 4th - 6:30 pm
Where: Smuggler's Landing - 115 E Railroad Ave Port Angeles, WA 98362-2925

(360) 452-9292

Agenda Items:

Upcoming Events
Tsunami Debris Presentation Summary
Updates from National

See you then,
Eric W.

Tsunami Debris - When will it hit our shores?

2011-12-06T21:02:00.001-08:00

Tsunami Debris Presentation

Tuesday, December 13, Peninsula College will host oceanographers Curtis Ebbesmeyer and Jim Ingraham for a presentation entitled “Tsunami Debris: When Will It Arrive in America?” It will begin at 6:30 pm in Room M125 on the main campus in Port Angeles.

Our chapter is co-sponsoring the event along with the Coastal Watershed Institute. Curtis Ebbesmeyer will also be analyzing the trash recently removed from the Cape cleanup.

In case you missed the presentation, below you will find the recording:

Net Pens Information

2011-12-01T16:23:00.001-08:00

At our November meeting Dave Parks shared information about a proposed commercial aquaculture, fish farming, project on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. In order to share information about the proposed project and net pens in general, we have created a Net Pens Information Page. As we continue to find information and more becomes available, we will share via the page. Currently, you can read through the project proposal, aquaculture standards and best practices and come up to speed on raising commercial seafood, specifically salmon, in net pens.

Thanks and stay tuned for more,
OPC

Meeting Reminder: December 7th

2011-12-01T15:53:00.001-08:00

OPC Surfrider Meeting Reminder
When: Wednesday, December 7th - 6:30 pm
Where: Smuggler's Landing - 115 E Railroad Ave Port Angeles, WA 98362-2925

(360) 452-9292

Agenda Items:

Extreme Beach Cleanup Recap and Picture Sharing (if you have any pictures from the extreme beach cleanup, bring them to the meeting for sharing)
Net Pens Update
Stormwater Overflow Forums Info
Twin Rivers Parking Lot Update
MRC Contributions Update

See you then,
Eric W.

November Meeting Reminder

2011-11-01T16:49:00.000-07:00

OPC Surfrider Meeting Reminder
When: Wednesday, November 2nd - 6:30 pm
Where: Smuggler's Landing - 115 E Railroad Ave Port Angeles, WA 98362-2925

(360) 452-9292

Agenda Items:

Twin Rivers Net Pen Issue
Twin Rivers Parking Lot Update
MRC Contributions

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CSO action you can take tomorrow night!

2011-10-10T16:56:00.001-07:00

CITY ENGINEER TO CONDUCT CITY’S CSO SOLUTION PRESENTATION

City of Port Angeles City Engineer Mike Puntenney will be conducting a presentation on the City’s solution for the Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO), on Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at 6:00 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, 321 E. 5th Street.

The focus of Puntenney’s presentation will be wastewater and stormwater in the Port Angeles community, highlighting historically how we evolved into the CSO problem we have today and the City’s solution, as required by the Washington State Department of Ecology. CSOs are discharges of untreated combined wastewater and stormwater released into creeks, streams and the harbor, typically occurring during periods of heavy rainfall.

Representatives from the consultant firm Brown and Caldwell, and the Washington State Department of Ecology will also be in attendance. A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

Mike Puntenney is a Professional Industrial Engineer and has been with the City of Port Angeles for 7 years. He was appointed City Engineer in October of 2010.

October Meeting Reminder

2011-10-04T09:23:00.000-07:00

OPC Surfrider Meeting Reminder
When: Wednesday, October 5th - 6:30 pm
Where: Smuggler's Landing - 115 E Railroad Ave Port Angeles, WA 98362-2925

(360) 452-9292

Agenda Items:

Celebrate Elwha Wrap up and Review
Winterfest
Upcoming Events

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Celebrate Elwha Volunteers Needed!

2011-09-13T22:14:00.000-07:00

Your local Surfrider Foundation friends need you help!

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter will be hosting a booth at the Port Angeles City Pier from 10am - 6pm this Saturday, September 17th, and we need voluteers to help. If you can spare at least one hour to pitch in a help, please sign up by either filling out this poll, selecting a time that works for you http://doodle.com/kw8w9rp87u2nqgb7 or emailing opcsurfrider@gmail.com. Volunteers will be helping by selling OPC Surfrider merchandise, taking donations, spreading the word about what we do and running a raffle for a one of a kind work of art created by OPC member Todd Fischer.

If you cannot assist on Saturday, we are also hosting an educational booth down at the Elwha rivermouth, Place Rd. Access area, with two other organizations. Shannon Serrano will be running the booth and would appreciate any chapter volunteers between 11am and 3pm. If you are available to assist on Sunday please contact Shannon Serrano at sserrano@surfrider.org

Thanks for your support.

Olympic Peninsula Chapter

The Surfrider Foundation

September Meeting @ Smuggler's Landing

2011-09-01T16:37:00.000-07:00

OPC Surfrider Meeting Reminder
When: Wednesday, September 7th - 6:30 pm
Where: Smuggler's Landing - 115 E Railroad Ave Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 452-9292

Agenda Items:

Celebrate Elwha Planning
Credit Card Processing Update
Guest presentation by MRC

Meeting Location

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Celebrate Elwha!

2011-07-14T22:12:00.001-07:00

The Elwha is blowing up!

If you haven't heard, there is some serious activity going down in the Port Angeles area to celebrate the beginning of the dam removal projects to restore the Elwha River. The chapter will be having a mini-meeting this coming Tuesday, July 19th at 6:30 pm at the Bar N9ne in downtown Port Angeles to discuss the details of how we will actively represent the chapter at the various venues and events. For a complete schedule of the events visit http://celebrateelwha.com/events.

For complete information about the Elwha River Restoration and the dam removal project, visit http://www.celebrateelwha.com

International Surfing Day, Monday June 20th

2011-06-13T15:22:00.000-07:00

Come Celebrate Surfing

Show your support for the Olympic Peninsula Surfrider Foundation by joining us at Bar N9NE for a celebration of surfing on International Surfing Day, June 20th 2011. The celebration goes from 5pm to 8:30pm with gifts, prives, auction, surf videos and a surf sale. At 7:30 there will be a special narrated surf video of Washington State surf history.

For more information contact Darryl Wood 360.460.0453

Event Details

WHAT: International Surfing Day Celebration
WHERE: Bar N9NE, 229 West 1st Street, Port Angeles, WA
WHEN: 5 - 8:30pm

Map to Bar N9NE

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June Meeting

2011-05-31T17:02:00.000-07:00

Surfrider Meeting This Wednesday

Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will meet at

6:30 pm at Westside Pizza located at 116 North Lincoln Street, Port

Angeles, on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 for our monthly meeting.

Regular Chapter Meeting topics for this month include:

La Push Shower Project Update
Clean Water Classic recap
Calendar of events

Upcoming Events:

International Surfing Day - June 20th at Bar 9ine in Port Angeles
July Chapter Meeting - July 6th at Westside Pizza
August Chapter Meeting - August 3rd at Darryl Wood's house.

Map to meeting location

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Please join us for some pizza and conversation, all are welcome.

Olympic Peninsula Chapter

The Surfrider Foundation

WA Coastal Cleanup 2011

2011-05-02T21:49:00.001-07:00

Easter weekend the chapter gathered out at Hobuck Beach to support all Washington coastal cleanup volunteers. The chapter served food, drinks and provided a gathering place for volunteers to coordinate efforts. We had excellent weather and loads of ambitious participants scouring the beaches from Shi Shi to Hobuck. Thanks to all who made the weekend such an enjoyable success including Darryl Wood, Charlie Parks, Anne Shaffer, Dave Parks, Jodie Kennedy and family, The Waterkotte clan and the Coast Savers.

Thanks to those people who took time during the Easter weekend to show some love for their beaches. See you next year!

May 4th Meeting

2011-04-29T14:59:00.000-07:00

Surfrider Meeting This Wednesday, May 4th 2011Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will meet at 6:30 pm at the Vern Burton Community Center 308 East 4th Street Port Angeles, WA 98362 in Room #2

Agenda

Combined Sewage Overflow Presentation By Darlene Schanfald, Project Coordinator for the Rayonier Hazardous Waste Cleanup Project and member of the Olympic Environmental Council Coalition

Upcoming Events

All are welcomed and we hope to see you there.

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April Meeting

2011-04-04T13:51:00.000-07:00

Surfrider Meeting This Wednesday

Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will meet at

6:30 pm at Westside Pizza located at 116 North Lincoln Street, Port

Angeles, on Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 for our monthly meeting.

Regular Chapter Meeting topics for this month include:

La Push Shower Project
Surf Swap Planning
Chapter T-shirts
CSO news
Calendar of events

Map to meeting location

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Please join us for some pizza and conversation, all are welcome.

Olympic Peninsula Chapter

The Surfrider Foundation

Meeting Minutes

2011-03-02T10:20:00.000-08:00

In an effort to get caught up with the publication of meeting minutes from our chapter meetings, I have published our January and February 2011 meeting minutes to our Goolgle docs library. You will now find Jan and Feb meeting minutes and meeting minutes from several past meetings. I will try to do a better job of regulary publishing the minutes for all to see. If you ever find an error in the minutes please email me, Eric Waterkotte, at ewaterkotte@gmail.com for corrections.

Here is the link to the meeting minutes library: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G7jvqfShrpDihjGNJzqqPGu2NZT9ButOsy3uj9tFuns/edit?hl=en

Thanks,
Eric Waterkotte
OPC Secretary

March Meeting

2011-02-28T13:41:00.000-08:00

The next Olympic Peninsula Chapter meeting will be held on March 2nd at 6:30 pm at Westside Pizza in Port Angeles. We hope to see you there!

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Proposed Agenda Items

La Push Shower Project
Chapter T-shirts Update
Surf swap planning
Port Angeles CSO's
Calendar of events

If you have any agenda items to propose, please email opcsurfrider@gmail.com

January Meeting

2010-12-13T15:24:00.001-08:00

The next Olympic Peninsula Chapter meeting will be held on January 5th at 6:30 pm at Westside Pizza in Port Angeles. We hope to see you there!

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Proposed Agenda Items

Elect new Chapter Treasurer
Chapter T-shirts
Surf swap planning
Port Angeles CSO's

If you have any agenda items to propose, please email opcsurfrider@gmail.com

See you in 2011!

December Meeting Minutes

2010-12-13T15:08:00.000-08:00

We had a nice meeting in December. It was our final meeting at The Wheeler's house and the chapter would like to once again thank Mike, Lindsey, Conner and Ethan for hosting the chapter meetings for the past year.

Meeting minutes are available by clicking here. If you have any comments or corrections for the meeting minutes please email the chapter secretary (ewaterkotte "at" gmail dot com)

We will be meeting at Westside Pizza on January 5th for our first meeting of 2011. Please join us.

Sincerely,
Eric Waterkotte

December Meeting

2010-11-29T21:13:00.000-08:00

We will be having our monthly meeting for the month of December on Wednesday December 1st (6:30pm) at the home of Mike and Lindsey Wheeler, 426 West 4th Street, in Port Angeles WA 98362.

Meeting Agenda:

Would the chapter support funding refreshments for the Elwha Nearshore Technical Consortium meeting in February, 2011. We have done this in the past with the Clallam Marine Resources committee.
Does the Chapter want to co-sponsor Clallam County Landowner Workshops on bluff management.
Lafarge Twin Rivers property update
Voting in a new Chair and Treasurer for the chapter. Also discussing a new monthly meeting location.

October Meeting

2010-09-30T20:32:00.000-07:00

We will be having our monthly meeting for the month of October on Wednesday October 6th(6:30pm) at the home of Mike and Lindsey Wheeler, 426 West 4th Street, in Port Angeles WA 98362.

All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

Eric Waterkotte,
Secretary

Murdock Beach Work Party and BBQ

2010-09-30T20:22:00.000-07:00

Come join the OPC Surfrider community in a work party and BBQ at Murdock Beach. If you have never been to this great beach you will be amazed at its beauty. The party will begin at noon on Saturday October 2nd. Click here for a map. Basic directions are to drive west on highway 112 past the town of Joyce, approximately 2 miles past the Lyre River turn right and follow the signs to the beach.

September Meeting

2010-08-30T07:32:00.000-07:00

We will be having our monthly meeting for the month of September on Wednesday September 1st(6:30pm) at the home of Mike and Lindsey Wheeler, 426 West 4th Street, in Port Angeles WA 98362.

All are welcome. Hope to see you there!

Eric Waterkotte,
Secretary

August Meeting - Wednesday August 4th

2010-07-24T09:43:00.000-07:00

We will be having our monthly meeting for the month of August on Wednesday August 4th(6:30pm) at the home of Mike and Lindsey Wheeler, 426 West 4th Street, in Port Angeles WA 98362.

Anyone is welcome to join us. Hope to see you there!

Eric Waterkotte,
Secretary

August 4, 2010 Chapter Meeting

2010-07-22T08:21:00.001-07:00

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will meet at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, August 4th, at Mike and Lindsey Wheelers home in Port Angeles.

We will be discussing the summers' events and the upcoming Elwha Dam Removal Project as well as the other Chapter business.

Please bring drinks and snacks to share.

You can reach Chapter Chair Mike Wheeler at 206-406-5671 if you have any questions prior to the meeting.

Hope to see you there!

Surfing and Traditions 2010

2010-06-01T14:59:00.000-07:00

The 2010 Surfing and Traditions 7th Annual Youth Surf Camp
will be held on July 10th in La Push, Washington.

Contact Cynthia Williams or Karen Beyer at the Quileute Housing Authority
Telephone: 360-374-9719.

cynthia.williams@quileutenation.org

Elwha Rivermouth Access Closed-May 26, 2010

2010-05-25T13:33:00.000-07:00

The Place Road access to the Elwha Rivermouth will be closed starting May 26, 2010.

The contractor reconstructing the Place Road Dike as part of the Elwha River Restoration Project will be moving equipment in and beginning construction activities.

This access will likely be closed for at least six weeks.

Your patience for the closure and respect for private property in the area is requested.

June 2010 Chapter Meeting Cancelled

2010-05-25T13:31:00.001-07:00

Our regularly scheduled Olympic Peninsula Chapter Meeting for June, 2010, has been cancelled due to conflicting schedules by Chapter Officers.

The next meeting is scheduled for July 7th, 2010. See you there!

May Meeting

2010-05-02T15:20:00.000-07:00

We will be having our monthly meeting for the month of May this Wednesday May 5th (6:30pm) at the home of Mike and Lindsey Wheeler, 426 West 4th Street, in Port Angeles WA 98362.

Anyone is welcome to join us. We will be discussing the upcoming 2010 Cleanwater Classic, Surfing and Traditions and more. Hope to see you there!

Eric Waterkotte,
Secretary

Coastal Cleanup 2010 @ Hobuck

2010-04-17T18:32:00.000-07:00

Darryl Wood, OPC Chapter member and Nan Wright, Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary discuss logistics of the clean up.

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter hosted the barbeque for Coastal Cleanup Volunteers.

Chapter Members Darryl Wood, Mike Wheeler, Irwin Dent, and Charlie Parks set-up the kitchen and cooked the food. Thanks guys!

OPC Chapter Chair Mike Wheeler and volunteers.

Thanks to Coast Savers for putting on a great event!

Thanks to all the volunteers who faced the weather and cleaned up the Coast this Saturday, April 17, 2010. If not you, then who?

See you again next year!

Meeting this week - Wednesday April 7th

2010-04-05T12:27:00.001-07:00

We will be having our monthly meeting this Wednesday April 7th (6:30pm) at the home of Mike and Lindsey Wheeler, at 426 West 4th Street, in Port Angeles WA 98362.

Anyone is welcome to join us. We will be discussing the upcoming Makah Kids Camp, WA Coastal cleanup and the 2010 Cleanwater Classic. Hope to see you there!

Eric Waterkotte,
Secretary

Olympic Peninsula Chapter Movie Night

2010-02-16T08:16:00.001-08:00

Join us for a fun evening of surf cinema at the Peninsula College Little Theatre on February 25th at 7:00 pm. Free admission! See you there.

January 2010 - Meeting Minutes

2010-01-07T11:33:00.000-08:00

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation held its January 2010 meeting last night on 1.6.2010. We had a great turnout and even welcomed a new member. Chapter elections were held and we are proud to announce our new Chapter Chair Mike Wheeler and Co-Chair Darryl Wood.

There are several important upcoming events including HAZWOPER training and a call to action to support the "Working for Clean Water" bill. All of this an more is in this month's meeting minutes.

Our next meeting will be on February 3rd at Mike and Lindsey Wheeler's House so see you then.

Eric Waterkotte
OPC Secretary

January 6, 2010 Olympic Peninsula Chapter Meeting

2009-12-23T15:12:00.000-08:00

Our first meeting of the new year will be on January 6th, at 6:30 pm, at the home of Mike and Lindsey Wheeler, at 426 West 4th Street, in Port Angeles WA 98362.

We will be electing new Chapter Officers, setting a schedule for the year, and discussing new issues that need to be addressed.

I hope you will join us.

Please give me a call at 360-480-7312 if you have any questions.

Thanks

Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation
PO Box 2263
Port Angeles WA 98362

December 4th Meeting

2009-11-20T15:10:00.000-08:00

We will be meeting on December 4th at Dave Parks house for the December meeting. This will be a Mexican pot luck gathering so bring your favorite Mexican dish and thoughts of warm waves.

November Meeting Minutes

At our November meeting we discussed the upcoming Winterfest event at the Vern Burton Center in Port Angeles on Friday November 20th.

Treasurer's Report

$ 3937.59 (October Balance)
- 1192.00 (Sanikans and Makah Project)
2745.59 Current Balance

New Business

We discussed the coming year's events including:

LaFarge Monitoring in (December)
Chapter Elections in (January)
Movie Night in (February)
Twins Planting and Bird Box work (March)
Coastal Cleanup, Neah Bay (April)
Cleanwater Classic, Westport (May)
International Surfing Day (June 20th)
Surfing and Traditions (July 4th weekend)

Next meeting will be held on December 4th at Dave's house. See more information above.

November Meeting - Wednesday November 11th

2009-11-03T10:14:00.000-08:00

The November Chapter Meeting will be on Wednesday, November 11th, at 6:30 pm, at the Washington Department of Natural Resources Workcenter located at 311 McCarver Street,
Port Angeles WA 98362.

Agenda Items

Winterfest Participation
Twins Monitoring
Access Projects

Please call me at 360-480-7312 if you have any questions prior to the meeting.
Hope you can make it.

Thanks,
Surfrider Foundation
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
PO Box 2263
Port Angeles, WA 98362

Map to October 7th meeting location

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October 7, 2009 Chapter Meeting

2009-09-28T16:16:00.000-07:00

The October Chapter Meeting will be on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 pm, at the Washington Department of Natural Resources Workcenter located at 311 McCarver Street,
Port Angeles WA 98362.

Agenda Items

October Movie Night
Winterfest Participation
Twins Monitoring
Access Projects

Please call me at 360-480-7312 if you have any questions prior to the meeting.
Hope you can make it.

Thanks,
Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
PO Box 2263
Port Angeles, WA 98362

Map to October 7th meeting location

View Washington Department of Natural Resources Workcenter in a larger map

Puget Sound Shoreline Armoring Conference Proceedings

2009-09-03T08:34:00.000-07:00

Below is a link to a recent conference (May 2009) on the effects of shoreline armoring in Puget Sound and Strait of Juan de Fuca.

http://wa.water.usgs.gov/SAW/abstracts.html

Check it out.

Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation

September 2nd Chapter Meeting

2009-09-01T13:52:00.001-07:00

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will meet on Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30 pm at the home of Mike and Lindsey Wheeler, located at 426 West 4th Street in Port Angeles, Washington.

Please bring your own refreshments and something to share.

Please call me at 360-480-7312 if you have any questions.

Thanks

Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
PO Box 2263
Port Angeles WA 98362

No Meeting in August

2009-08-03T13:49:00.001-07:00

The Chapter voted to skip meeting in August so our next meeting will be the first Wednesday of September 2nd at 6:30pm. We do not yet know the location so stay tuned and enjoy the nice summertime weather.

Surfing and Traditions 2009 at La Push, Washington

2009-06-29T16:07:00.000-07:00

This year's Surfing and Traditions event at La Push will be held on Friday July 3 and Sunday July 5, 2009.

Friday-July 3rd, Surfing and Traditions Kids Camp- North end of 1st beach in front of the school. Set up 8:30 am. Volunteer check in at 9:00 am. First Shift Kids Check-in at 10:00 am. Respect the Beach Class at 12:00 pm, Coast Guard rescue demonstration at 1:00 pm. Second Shift Sign in at 1:15 pm. 3:00 pm, Breakdown Kids Camp.

Saturday-4th of July- No Surfrider Activities Planned

Sunday-July 5th- Beach Clean-up 11:00 am, 1st Beach in front of Lonesome Creek RV Park

Expression Session Surf Contest 1:00 pm, 1st Beach in Front of Lonesome Creek RV Park, BBQ to follow.

Have Fun

International Surfing Day 2009 @ La Push

2009-06-22T14:23:00.000-07:00

International Surfing Day, June 20, 2009, at La Push, was a good day.
Mostly clear and warm weather, good waves, and good feelings.
Picked up trash, had a hot-dog, went for a surf, met some new friends, got caught up in a Quileute wedding procession, what it's all about.

This young volunteer was the big prize winner with 11 bags of trash hauled in from First Beach

Thanks to all the Surfrider members and public volunteers who helped clean up First Beach. You are making a direct improvement to our surfing environment.

Special thanks to OPC members Frank Crippen, Darryl Wood, & Charlie Parks, for organizing logistics, hauling stuff, hustling up new members and generally helping out.

We especially want to thank the Quileute Tribe and Lonesome Creek RV Park for sharing their home with us and letting us hold ISD 2009 on their land.

Sincerely,

Dave Parks-Chair

Olympic Peninsula Chapter

The Surfrider Foundation

International Surfing Day at La Push, WA, June 20th, 2009

2009-06-04T11:04:00.001-07:00

June 3rd Chapter Meeting

2009-05-28T21:45:00.000-07:00

Our next Olympic Peninsula Chapter meeting will be on June 3rd, 2009, at 6:30 pm, at the home of Mike and Lindsey Wheeler, located at 426 West 4th Street, Port Angeles, Washington. You can contact Mike directly at 206-406-5671.

We will have a barbeque so bring a dish to share. We will be discussing plans and logistics for upcoming events including:

International Surfing Day at La Push, June 20th.
Surfing and Traditions, La Push, 4th of July weekend.
Water Quality Sampling at the Elwha, weekly through August.

And, Tony Polizzi from Clallam County will give a presentation on recent activites regarding shoreline development.

I hope you will join us!

Thanks

Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation
PO Box 2263
Port Angeles WA 98362

June 3rd Meeting Location

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Elwha Rivermouth Closure June 1-October 31, 2009

2009-05-26T13:53:00.000-07:00

Hello Surfrider's
My name is Ross Tyler and I am the County Engineer for Clallam County. Having perused your web site, it appears that you are most current with your information regarding the soon to be removed Elwha Dams. Although I did not see this item identified in my quick review of your site, my National Park Service contact has informed me that you are aware of the pending work on the levy's on both the East and West side of the Elwha River.
Not wanting to inadvertently leave anyone out of the information loop, I just wanted to let you know, or remind you that the National Park Service has requested that the Elwha Dike Road be closed to public access from it's intersection with Place Road, easterly to it's terminus at the levy. The length of closure requested is from June 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009. This closure is necessary to allow improvements to the levy prior to removal of the Elwha River dams.Property owners who access their properties from the Elwha Dike Road will allowed continued access, subject to minor delays.
During holidays, weekends, evenings, or other periods when equipment is not operating, foot access to the river and, presumably the beach may be possible. However, as most of you know, this is an area of very limited work size and if there is any equipment working at all then it is considered an area of extreme danger and the contractor will be supported in requesting a person or people to leave the work area. The contractor may also be staging equipment and material in the small parking areas therefore areas available for parking may be non-existent even during periods when the contractor is not working.
While it is only speculation on my part, I believe that it may be possible for the contractor to complete this project in less time that we will be approving in this road closure. If that is the case, I (and perhaps even the NPS) will notify that the area is again fully open and ready for the enjoyment of all users.
Again, thank you for your cooperation. Spreading the word would be much appreciated. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at this e-mail address or at (360) 417-2448.
Sincerely,
Ross Tyler, P.E.
County Engineer
Clallam County Public Works Department

June 3rd, 2009 Chapter Meeting-Barbeque

2009-05-21T09:06:00.000-07:00

Our next Olympic Peninsula Chapter meeting will be on June 3rd, 2009, at 6:30 pm, at the home of Mike and Lindsey Wheeler, located at 426 West 4th Street, Port Angeles, Washington. You can contact Mike directly at 206-406-5671.

We will have a barbeque so bring a dish to share. We will be discussing plans and logistics for upcoming events including:

International Surfing Day at La Push, June 20th.
Surfing and Traditions, La Push, 4th of July weekend.
Water Quality Sampling at the Elwha, weekly through August.

And, Tony Polizzi from Clallam County will give a presentation on recent activites regarding shoreline development.

I hope you will join us!

Thanks

Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation
PO Box 2263
Port Angeles WA 98362

Office: 360-417-1405 ext. 225
Cellular:360-480-7312

Water Quality Training In Port Angeles

2009-05-15T09:39:00.000-07:00

We will be hosting a Water Quality Sampling training session with representatives from the Washington Department of Ecology (B.E.A.C.H.) program, Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at 6:00pm at the Department of Natural Resources Workcenter, located at 311 McCarver Street, Port Angeles, Washington.

If you would like to attend please R.S.V.P. to Dave Parks at opcsurfrider@gmail.com or give a call at 360-417-1405 ext. 225.

The training is free and anyone interested in learning how to collect water quality samples is invited to attend.

Thanks a lot.

Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation

April Meeting Minutes

2009-04-28T19:33:00.000-07:00

Here are the meeting minutes from our April 1st, 2009 meeting. We will be changing the location of the upcoming May meeting so stay tuned.

April 09 Meeting Minutes

Thanks Volunteers! 2009 Coastal Cleanup

2009-04-20T09:59:00.000-07:00

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter wants to thank all the hundreds of volunteers who spent time this weekend to contribute to a healthier Washington by removing trash from coastal beaches.

Our Chapter was located at Hobuck Beach at Neah Bay and provided lunch for the hardworking volunteers.

Special Thanks to Mike Wheeler and Darryl Wood for organizing the logistics and doing the cooking. Great Job guys!

Additional thanks to Chapter members Arnold and Debbie Schouten, Lindsay Wheeler, Eric and Sarah Waterkotte, Kendra Parks, Charlie Parks, Nick and Sally Parry, and Jody Kennedy and family, for participating in the cleanup.

Finally, thanks to the Makah Nation (especially Officer Butterworth) for sharing their resources and welcoming us to their wonderful home.

Great Job Everyone.

Meeting Minutes - March 2009

2009-03-10T21:48:00.000-07:00

We had a mellow March meeting with lots of news and ideas to dicuss. Our next meeting will be held on April 1 at the current location provided by Arnold at 1210 East Front Street, Port Angeles, WA If you would like to view the meeting minutes from the March 2009 Olympic Peninsula Chapter meeting click here

Navy Keyport Range Expansion Comments Due March 11, 2009

2009-03-05T08:16:00.001-08:00

The Navy is proposing to expand it's Pacific Northwest Training Range Complex to include the Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary and the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Hood Canal and Puget Sound.

Activities proposed for the range include the use of sonar, bombs, new weapons systems, an undersea minefield, manned and un-manned vehicles, multi-million dollar aircraft, guided missle submarines, explosive ordnance disposal and more.

If implemented, the Navy's plans will intensify the level of noise, violent explosions and hazardous materials released into the marine environment. Pollutants that will be expended in the proposed excercises include a long list of heavy metals and chemicals such as depleted uranium, lead, mercury and perchlorate. The Navy also wants to increase its use of active sonar, which has been implicated in marine mammal injuries and deaths.

A draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for this proposal was released by the Navy in December, 2008. The public comment period ends March 11, 2009.

Here are links to the Navy's documents, EIS, and comment form:

http://www.nwtrangecomplexeis.com/Documents.aspx

http:// www.nwtrangecomplexeis.com/

http://www.nwtrangecomplexeis.com/NtrcCommentForm.aspx

Please take the time to voice your opinion on the Navy's proposed expansion into our coastal waters.

Thanks to OPC Volunteers-Twin Rivers Cleanup

2009-02-23T08:12:00.000-08:00

OPC Surfrider wants to thank the following chapter members for donating their time and labor to clean up the beach at Twin Rivers this weekend:

Sarah and Eric Waterkotte
Darryl Wood
Arnold Schouten
Kendra Parks

Altogether they collected 15+ bags of garbage, glass, plastic and aluminum that will now not end up in the surf zone.

We owe a huge debt of appreciation for these volunteers for improving our local surf environment. Thank you.

Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter

Twin Rivers Beach Cleanup-Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 10:00 am

2009-02-16T10:23:00.000-08:00

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will be having a beach cleanup at Twin Rivers on Saturday, February 21, 2009, at 10:00 am.

We will meet at the parking lot between East and West Twin Rivers at 10:00 am and walk the beach and parking area picking up trash.

We will then move up to the adjacent La Farge property and have an orientation on our monitoring points and inspection route. We will also cover the data reporting forms.

Please dress appropriately (rain gear, mud boots, gloves) and bring lunch and water.

It should be good time!

Hope to see you there. If you have any questions please give Dave Parks a call at 360-480-7312.

Westport Jetty Renewal Project

2009-02-16T08:00:00.000-08:00

The Army Corps of Engineers has published a report on the basics of the Westport Jetty Project. Click here to see the Army Corps' presentation on the Westport Jetty Project.

Meeting Minutes - February 2009

2009-02-15T10:31:00.000-08:00

We had another active meeting at another new location in February. Thanks to Arnold, we will be meeting at the same spot for our next meeting, March 4th 2009. If you would like to see the full minutes from our February 2009 meeting please click on the link below.

Surfrider Foundation, Olympic Peninsula Chapter Meeting Minutes: February 2009

Joint Ocean Commission Initiative report

2009-01-26T17:24:00.000-08:00

The Joint Ocean Commission Initiative has published its report (1.15.2009). The report is titled One Coast, One Future: Securing the Health of west coast ecosystems and economies and is available for your reading pleasure. Please click her e to download your own copy and happy reading!

Full URL to the report: http://www.jointoceancommission.org/resource-center/1-Reports/2009-01-15_One_Coast_One_Future.pdf

February 2009 Chapter Meeting: New Location

2009-01-22T10:03:00.000-08:00

Our February 4th, 2009 meeting, will be held at a new location at 1210 East Front Street, Suite A. This office is located directly south of and adjacent to Domino's Pizza and east of Susan Parr Travel in Port Angeles.

Arnold Schouten, our vice-chair, has graciously made this space available for our Chapter meetings on a month-to-month basis.

The main agenda item for the February meeting will be to go over our LaFarge Twin Rivers monitoring project and get task assignments scheduled for the rest of the year.

I will send out a draft agenda with more detail in the next few days.

Please give me a call at 360-480-7312 if you have any questions.
Thanks

Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation

Meeting Minutes: January 2009

2009-01-20T22:31:00.001-08:00

We had a great meeting to start off 2009. Brian Winter from Olympic National Park gave a great presentation on the Elwha River Restoration project. Here is a link to the meeting minutes and presentation notes for those who could not attend.

Click to see the January 2009 meeting minutes

Elwha Dike Reconstruction Project Plans

2008-12-11T12:01:00.000-08:00

Dr. Brian Winter from Olympic National Park will be at our January 7th, 2009, Chapter Meeting to discuss plans for reconstructing the access dike at Place Road and to get input on the project from the surfing community. Dr. Winter will also present the current overall status of the Elwha Restoration Project.

The meeting will take place at 6:30 pm on January 7th, 2009, at the DNR Conference Room at 311 McCarver Street, Port Angeles, Washington.

This will be a great opportunity to discuss this important project.

If you have any questions prior to the meeting, please give me a call at 417-1405 ext. 225.

Thanks

Dave Parks
Chapter Chair

December 3, 2008 Olympic Peninsula Chapter Meeting

2008-12-01T09:50:00.000-08:00

The December 3, 2008 meeting of the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will be at 6:30 pm at the Washington DNR building located at 311 McCarver Street, Port Angeles, Washington. 311 McCarver is located on the east side of Port Angeles near the intersection of Highway 101 and Mt. Pleasant Road (near Hartnagels Lumber and Mt. Pleasant IGS)

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Directions to 311 McCarver Street:

From Highway 101 take Mt. Pleasant Road south for less than 0.1 mile, turn left (east) on Kemp Street, go straight 0.1 mile to Hauk Road, turn left (north) go a short block to McCarver Street. Turn right (east)on McCarver Street, 311 McCarver is on the north(left) side of the street. Yellow building with flagpole and white sign board. Look for the Surfrider Banner.

If you have any questions, please call Dave Parks at 360-480-7312.

Thanks

Dave Parks
Chair

December, 3 2008
6:30 PM
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
Meeting Location:
311 McCarver Street, Port Angeles
Click Link for Map

Introductions
Meeting Orientation
Secretary’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Access Reports
Elwha, Twin Rivers, Cape B, Wedge, Dump, Dry Creek
Chapter Position Elections for 2009
Coastal Code Water Quality Grant
Twin Rivers Property Management Proposal
Snowrider Project for Hurricane Ridge
Washington Coordinator Events
Chapter Conference Update
Washington Policy Events
Puget Sound Partnership Update
Northwest Straits/Coastal MRC Update

Port Angeles Pool Closure Update

Next Meeting Date-: January 2, 2009

Winterfest Fundraiser for Olympic Peninsula Chapter

2008-11-24T13:18:00.000-08:00

Thanks to the following for donating equipment to be sold at the Winterfest Ski Swap. Proceeds go directly to fund beach cleanups, waste collection, and access at local beaches:

Vicky Adams
John Huard
Jody Kennedy
Arnold Schouten
Kendra Parks

Thank you very much for contributing to the Olympic Peninsula Chapter!

Our Chapter Comments on the proposed expansion of the NAVSEA Keyport Range Complex into the Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary

2008-11-19T10:53:00.000-08:00

The Navy is proposing to operate unmanned underwater vehicles in the surf zone within the Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary. Here are our Chapter comments on the matter. Thanks to Sarah Waterkotte for providing comments.

Carol Bernthal, Superintendent
Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary
115 East Railroad Ave
Port Angeles WA 98362

RE: Comments on the U.S. Navy’s NAVSEA Keyport Range Complex Extension DEIS (DEIS)

Dear Superintendent Bernthal,

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter (OPC) of the Surfrider Foundation has discussed the Navy’s proposed expansion of the NAVSEA Keyport Range Complex into the Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary (OCMS) and has the following comments. We ask that you forward these comments to the appropriate representatives of the U.S. Navy as indicated in the Federal Register notice, Vol. 68, No. 168 of September 11, 2008.

The OPC does not believe that the proposed expansions of the NAVSEA Keyport Range Complex into the Olympic Coast Marine Sanctuary is compatible with the goals of the Sanctuary and prefer that the No Action Alternative be adopted.

Our members are very concerned about the possibility of the Navy operating unmanned undersea vehicles (UUV’s) in the surf-zone of the OCMS causing conflict and injury to public uses and users within the surf zone. We believe that the Navy has inadequately described the size, mass and velocity of the UUVs proposed to operate in the surf zone of the OCMS. Our Chapter prefers the surf-zone be located outside of the OCMS as stated in Alternative 3. Further, as stated above, the OPC prefers the No Action Alternative on the Navy’s proposed expansion.

The OPC has also reviewed the comments submitted to the OCMS by the Sanctuary Advisory Council (dated October 22, 2008) and agree with the Council’s comments regarding probable significant environmental impacts to the environment from the Navy’s proposed expansion of the Keyport Range Complex.

Please feel free to contact me at the following numbers if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation
PO Box 2263
Port Angeles WA 98362

Office: 360-417-1405 ext. 225
Cellular: 360-480-7312

Twin Sanican

2008-11-18T12:54:00.000-08:00

I want to take a moment and say thanks to everyone who helped install the Sanican, fill in potholes, and clean up the beach at Twin Rivers this last Saturday, November 15, 2008. Your efforts are making a real difference towards keeping our surf spots clean, healthy and accessible. Great job everyone!

Left to right, Olympic Peninsula Chapter Members: Eric Waterkotte, Nick Parry, Arnold Schouten, Mike Wheeler, Kendra Parks, Tyson Dougherty, Sarah Waterkotte, Charlie Parks,
Dave Parks, Anne Shaffer. In front: Valentine and Hoss. Not shown because she was taking the picture, Sally Parry, (Thanks Sally!). See the slideshow below for more photos of the day.

Sincerely,

Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation
PO Box 2263
Port Angeles WA 98362

Office: 417-1405 ext. 225
Cell: 360-480-7312

Beach Cleanup and Work Party - November 15th

2008-11-11T20:28:00.001-08:00

The Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation will be having a Beach Clean-up and work party at the Twin Rivers parking lot on Saturday, November 15, 2008, from 9am to 1pm. (When you cross East Twin River take the second gravel road on your right heading west.)

We will be installing a portable toilet and sign, spreading gravel to improve the road, and picking up trash on the beach and around the parking lot.

You are invited to join us in our efforts to conserve our natural resources. If you have any questions, please give me a call at 360-480-7312.

Thanks,
Dave Parks
Chair
Olympic Peninsula Chapter
The Surfrider Foundation
PO Box 2263
Port Angeles WA 98362

OPC Surfrider Minutes: November 2008

2008-11-11T07:44:00.001-08:00

Meeting minutes: 11.5.2008

Attendees

Dave Parks, Mike, Lindsey and Conner Wheeler, Arnold Shouten, Sarah Waterkotte, Eric Waterkotte, Jody Kennedy

Treasurers Report

Balance from last month: 3132.60
Monthly Expenses: - 91.38 (Elwha Sani can)
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Current Balance: $ 3041.22

Secretary Report

Minutes were finalized by the members.

Sani-Can updates

There is some interest from the Alaskan Brew Company's Coastal Code initiative to fund projects protecting our beaches. We are looking into ways to open up a fund for donations directly to the sani-can operations. December 1st is the deadline for Coastal Code grants.

The landowners at Twins have approved the location and we have started prepping the site at Twin's for the Sani-Can. Dave has an official sign made up to mark the site. We will have a work session Saturday November 15th to help finish prepping the site.

Address for OPC

We voted on changing the official chapter address so that it will now be Dave Parker, chapter chair's address.

P.O. Box 2263
Port Angeles, WA 98362

Twin River Land Exchange with County

There is a group of landowners which owns the strip of land surfers park on at Twin Rivers as well as the fenced campground. The group would like to exchange the land with the county in exchange for some county land in an adjacent area. The deal would be between the County and the land owner group but it would benefit our interests and so the chapter agreed to support the idea. Arnold will follow up with the group.

Access Issues

Dry Creek - Arnold attended the Dry Creek Coalition meeting and represented our interests in public access to the beach. We can write a letter to the city to request that the road from the P.A. landfill down to the beach. We need to consider writting a letter to the city proposing after hours access to the road which leads down to the beach.

WA Policy Events

The WA Wildlife & Rec Program - WWRC washington wildlife and recreation coalition
State funding agency which funds things like The Olympic Discovery Trail. The fund was created in the early 90s with around 100 million in funding. The budget is going to be reduced but the legislative campaign during the next session might provide an opportunity to express interest in retaining the funding. We should write letters/call Kessler to express our concerns with the money going away.

Coastal MRC

Conference this weekend. Friday will be an open session for Northwest Straits at 3:30 at the Red Lion. Saturday there will be other events open to the public. Grey's Harbor county is the furthest along. Each county will receive 10,000 for "scoping". The State has put together a working group to establish goals and a process for delivering funds.

OCNMS - Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary

OCNMS is updating their management plan. They are open for comments which are due November 14th.

NW Chapter Conference

Jody Kennedy provided an update on what went down at the NW Chapter Conference in Seaside Oregon. There was a solid turnout in general accept for our chapter.

2009 Event Planning

Winterfest - Friday November 21st @ 5pm Vern Burton $30 and two auction items. Saturday is a ski swap.

Coastal Cleanup in Neah Bay - April 18th, 2009 Mike Wheeler will be the chairman.

Cleanwater Classic - Westport - May 15th - 17th, 2009

Surfing and Traditions - July 3rd and 4th

Beach Cleanups - Elwha, Twin Rivers, Wedge, Dump, Debob Bay

Next Meeting

December 3, 2008 - Location TBD

For a printable copy of these minutes click here.

November 5th Meeting Location

2008-10-20T20:40:00.001-07:00

The next Olympic Peninsula Chapter meeting will be held at Peninsula College beginning at 6:30 pm. We appreciate your patience as we look for a steady venue for our monthly meetings. Check out the map below for details on how to find Peninsula College and the meeting location.

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Once you arrive at Peninsula College you will want to enter up the main entrance and find the Pirate Union Building. (see Peninsula College Map below)

October Meeting Minutes Posted

2008-10-02T20:20:00.000-07:00

Last night, 10.1.2008, we held our October OPC Surfrider meeting, our first at the Port Angeles Library. We had a great turnout and are making progress on some important local issues. Thanks to Shannon as usual for making the trek out to P.A. The meeting minutes have been published but may change slightly if any revisions or additional comments are made. Check out the meeting minutes here.

October 2008 OPC Meeting Minutes

Thanks,
OPC Surfrider

New Meeting Location

2008-09-30T21:51:00.000-07:00

We will not be meeting at Gordy's for our October meeting and will instead be meeting at the Port Angeles Library in the Raymond Carver room. Click here for a map. The meeting will start at 6:30 and is open to the public.

Meeting Agenda:

Introductions
Meeting orientation - add agenda items
Treasurer’s Report
Secretary’s Report
Twins workgroup report
Washington Coordinator Events and Issues
Washington Policy Events and Issues
Port Angeles Swimming Pool Closure

See you there,
Olympic Peninsula Chapter

Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary is updating their management plan!

2008-09-11T13:04:00.000-07:00

Since its designation in 1994, Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary has combined innovative ocean research, progressive management and policy, and inspiring education programs to protect one of America's most significant ocean treasures. This fall, the sanctuary is beginning a thorough re-examination of their management priorities. This is a pubic process and will be greatly enhanced by the input of people who use and care about Washington’s outer coast.

Please attend an upcoming public meeting:

Port Angeles: 9/29/08, 6-9pm, Peninsula College Longhouse South Campus
Neah Bay: 9/30/08, 6-9pm, Makah Marina Conference Center, Makah Reservation, Bayview Ave
La Push: 10/1/08, 6-9pm, A-Ka-Lat Center, Quileute Reservation on La Push Road

For more information, visit: http://olympiccoast.noaa.gov/protection/mpr/welcome.html

Puget Sound Partnership

2008-09-11T12:57:00.000-07:00

The Puget Sound Partnership is developing an Action Agenda that will guide state, federal, and local efforts to save the Sound by 2020. Development of this Agenda presents an enormous opportunity to effect change on behalf of the water quality and the overall health of Puget Sound.

You can help ensure that the Chapter’s priorities, including PUBLIC ACCESS, are captured in the Partnership’s final Action Agenda by contacting the Partnership NOW. The Partnership is expected to release a draft Agenda this October.

Shoreline access
Public access to Puget Sound shorelines is limited. Let the Partnership know that you would like to see more money available for acquiring shoreline property and opening it up to the public. Enhancing recreational opportunities along the Sound will connect people to the very resource we need to protect. Public shoreline parks offer education and restoration opportunities that can help get people engaged and committed to doing what’s necessary to save Puget Sound.

Other priority actions to consider including in your comments:

Restore to health 500 miles of shoreline by 2020.
Create more shoreline public parks.
Require and increase incentives for low-impact development to help control stormwater.
Upgrade sewage treatment plants and infrastructure.
Station a permanent year round rescue tug at Neah Bay to help prevent oil spills.
Establish a regional water quality monitoring system that captures environmental impacts as well as program effectiveness.
Help Elwha Dam Removal and restoration of the nearshore by confirming a realistic timeline for removal and implementing accountability measures that hold partners to this timeline.

TO SEND COMMENTS, you can...

Email to actionagenda@psp.wa.gov

Mail them to:
Puget Sound Partnership
P.O. Box 40900
Olympia, WA 98504-0900
800.54.SOUND or 360.725.5444

Or submit via this weblink: http://www.psp.wa.gov/aa_contact.php

To learn more about the Puget Sound Partnership, please visit:
http://www.psp.wa.gov

September Meeting

2008-09-06T09:53:00.000-07:00

The OPC held it's September 08 meeting this past wendesday at Gordy's Pizza where we had a larger than normal group of participants. You can get the September 2008 meeting minutes by going to the following URL (http://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=dct5rctg_4zp7cb3g4&hl=en).

Check out the updated calendar of events for all the up and coming dates this month.

Call to action!
There are several opportunities to get involved and take action this month. There is the Outer Coast Marine Sanctuary Management Review meetings coming up on September 29th in Port Angeles and 30th in Neah Bay. The Puget Sound Partnership needs to hear from you regarding access to our public beaches along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Grab a postcard, give some to friends and bring the filled out postcards to the next meeting.

Location Change for our next meeting
Our next meeting will be held on October 1st at the Port Angeles Library in the Ramond Carver room. at 6:30

Washington Paddle Out for Clean Water

2008-09-02T10:53:00.000-07:00

Join Thw Surfrider Foundation's Washington Chapters as they Paddle Out for Clean Water

The Surfrider Foundation's Washington Chapters are organizing a Paddle Out for Clean Water on September 13th 2008 at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle WA. You are invited to paddle out on surfboards, kayaks, standup paddleboards, canoes, and etcetera. The purpose of this event is to raise awareness of the state of our water quality, the issues that are making it so, and what we can do to help rectify the situation. We will also be showing our support to Save Sand Point.

We have a goal of getting 100 people in the water on this afternoon. It would be hard for the public to ignore such a large gathering of water lovers and the messages we want to send. This will be an all day green event. From 10am-1pm we will have a beach cleanup, then the 2pm-4pm paddle out and circle formation, followed by a 5pm potluck and bonfire. Everyone is asked to please bring your own reusable eating tools (plates, forks, cups, etcetera). We also ask that you please bring your food item in a reusable-serving dish. We are aiming to join fun and awareness into one event.

Event Contacts

Melanie Mercer, Seattle Chapter Volunteer-Coordinator

melmer5_0@yahoo.com

Abigail McCarthy, Seattle Chapter Co-Chair abigail.mccarthy@gmail.com
Gary Meikle, Seattle Chapter Volunteer gmeikle@hotmail.com
Shannon Serrano, Surfrider Washington Field Coordinator sserrano@surfrider.org

2008 Membership Drive is On!

2008-06-23T20:07:00.000-07:00

The 2008 Membership Drive officially started this past weekend. From now until July 5th if you join or renew your membership making a special note to register with the Olympic Peninsula Chapter you will be entered to win a Rebel Longboard, two tickets to see Jack Johnson at the Gorge and more.

Enter to win by renewing or joining The Surfrider Foundation Olympic Peninsula Chapter and coming to the July 5th Surfing and Traditions Beach Cleanup. You MUST be present at the beach cleanup to be eligable.

To join or renew your membership, you can:

IN PERSON - pick up a membership application at NXNW in Port Angeles or Lost Mountain Surfshop in Carsborg where you can also submit your membership form.
ONLINE - Join or Renew online making sure you register with the Olympic Peninsula Chapter. Email opcsurfrider@gmail.com your info to be entered.

Remember
You must be present at the July 5th beach cleanup at first beach La Push to win anything.

International Surfing Day 6.20.2008

2008-06-10T21:51:00.001-07:00

Come join the Olympic Peninsula Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation at First Beach La Push Washington as we celebrate the longest day of the year with a free BBQ, party and outdoor big screen local surf movies. The following day we will start the summer off by doing a beach clean up and more BBQ ing. Please see attached flyer for schedule. We will also be kicking off our 2008 membership drive. Between now and July 5th turn in your membership application to an O.P.C. Surfrider member and you will be entered for a chance to win a new Rebel Surfboards longboard, 2 Jack Johnson concert tickets and more. You must be present at the beach clean up on July 5th to win.

For 2008, International Surfing Day has unveiled a new element; signature challenges. These “challenges” are micro-events that will take place on a local, regional, national and even global levels, and give ISD participants (that’s you!) the opportunity to compete against themselves and others in surfing and environmentally themed competitions.

Surfing and Traditions is coming

2008-06-01T22:55:00.000-07:00

Seems like the month of May just flew by. As June progresses we draw closer and closer to the big 4th of July Surfing and Traditions weekend event. Check out all of the latest details on the Surfing and Traditions website. As of our most recent chapter meeting in May there were still a few opportunities for volunteers.

Saturday, July 5th Surfrider Foundation Sponsored Beach Clean at 9:00 am. Location is in front on the camp ground, 1st beach La Push. Surf and Kayak camp for the local youth of La Push. Hosted by the Quileute Indain Tribe & Surfrider Foundation, this event will begin in the afternoon. The location is at the ball field, north end of La Push.

Sunday, July 6th Surfing competition at 8:00 am. The entry fee is $20.00 payable to Quileute Youth Program. With your entry into the contest you will be given a Surfing & Traditions t-shirt and an entry into a major raffle which includes prizes from great sport suppliers. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the competition.

Contact Leah Hornaday to confirm yourself as a volunteer leahhornaday@hotmail.com