Here is some of surfrider work;
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Ericka D?Avanzo
Surfrider Foundation
PO Box 683
Jensen Beach, FL 34958
Phone (772-225-3780)
Email:
edavanzo@surfrider.org
SURFRIDER WINS MAJOR VICTORY IN FLORIDA
Governor Crist Signs Comprehensive Beach Preservation Bill
Tallahassee, FL (June 13, 2007) ? Florida Governor Charlie Crist has put pen to paper and enacted sweeping
beach management legislation benefiting beachgoers and coastal wildlife. In so doing, the Surfrider Foundation?s
ten Florida chapters have achieved a major milestone in their mission to promote the right of open access to
Florida's waves and beaches for all people, as well as preserving the diversity and ecological integrity of Florida?s
coastal environment
After months of tireless effort, in which the Surfrider Foundation helped guide Senate Bill 1472 to unanimous
passage through both the Florida House and Senate, Governor Crist has given beachgoers a reason to celebrate.
Governor Crist has recognized the need to preserve the public?s right to access the beach and protect beach users
and sea turtles from the harmful affects caused by an experimental form of coastal armoring. Florida now joins the
ranks of Texas and Oregon with an adequate beach access protection policy.
?We are delighted to finally see the full protection of beach access,? said Ericka D?Avanzo, Florida Regional Manager
of the Surfrider Foundation. ?Now recreational beach users can be assured that as growth continues along our
coastline, we should not see any future loss of ocean access points.? This was accomplished through a clarification
of Florida Statue Chapter 161, clarifying that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection protect all legally
acquired beach access in their Coastal Construction Control Line permitting process.
TJ Marshall, Surfrider Foundation?s Florida Legislative Coordinator, said, ?I?m stoked to see the efforts of our Florida
members and so many other organizations provide substantial protection to Florida?s beaches, being part of this
was like getting barreled on a perfect wave. It was also heartening to see legislators standing up unanimously for
the major components of this bill, especially the additional permitting requirements regarding geotextile tubes in
order to protect sea turtles and Florida?s fragile beach and dune system.?
Governor Crist?s signing of Senate Bill 1472 validates the tremendous efforts of Senators Dennis Jones and Burt
Saunders along with Representatives Stan Mayfield and Bob Allen. Their dedication and vision for Florida?s coastal
future have been realized.
The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and
preservation of our world?s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary
surfers, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 40,000 members and 60 chapters across the United
States and Puerto Rico, with international affiliates in Australia, Europe, Japan and Brazil.
www.surfrider.org
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Additional Contacts
Sarah Williams ? Press Secretary, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (850)245-2112
Legislation Language:
http://www.flsenate.gov/data/session/2007/Senate/bills/billtext/pdf/s1472er.pdf
