How well are laws preventing ocean littering?

Not very well.
From the L.A. Times: “It’s long been evident to beachcombers after rainstorms, but now it’s official: Marine debris is getting worse.”

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Humboldt Baykeeper dinner

We have room at our table. Wanna go? Email humboldt@surfrider.org or call Jen at 267-8458.

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once again, FRIDAY, OCT. 10th

FRIDAY, OCT. 10th!!!
Way back in 1991, Surfrider Foundation won a landmark health victory in Humboldt County, making both the waves and beaches a safer place for the community to enjoy.
We’re fortunate that, unlike most of California’s coastline, we don’t struggle with the constant effects of pollution, but still, we’re hardly safe – and we need [...]

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California Coastal Commission report card

From Surfrider Executive Director Jim Moriarty’s blog:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Our representative, Bonnie Neely, ranked third from bottom. (This was also noted on local political blog The Humboldt Herald.)

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Regarding the Fields Landing diesel spill

Eureka Reporter: Tainted eel grass top priority. (Today)
While it’s unknown how much wildlife has been impacted by the weekend diesel spill near the Fields Landing boat ramp, collecting tainted eel grass is the top priority for the U.S. Coast Guard. “I don’t believe there’s any impacted wildlife at this point,” U.S. Coast Guard Group Humboldt [...]

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Also, don’t miss Surf 4 Peace!

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Friday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m. You can surf earlier in the day.

But you have to show up at the Wharfinger at 6 p.m. for food, fun, drink and discussion about the future of Surfrider Foundation Humboldt Chapter (let’s just call it “Surfrider Humboldt” for short, shall we?)!
(Last year on this date, we were looking at light south winds and a swell running about 11 at 9.
Plan [...]

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