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Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Know Your H2O
On World Water Day, March 22nd, 2010, the Surfrider Foundation launched The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water, a video that connects the impacts of our current water management system to coastal issues and offers common sense solutions to illustrate how we can make progress toward sustainability in water and wastewater management.
Access to clean water is a human right. Despite what our decision makers tell us, we're not in a water crisis; our water management system is itself a crisis. The way we manage water not only affects how much water we have in our storage tanks and reservoirs, it impacts the coastline and ocean as well. From sewage discharges to stormwater runoff, how we manage and value water has a direct correlation to the state of our beaches. Can't surf after it rains? Look no further than the streets of your town.
Created through a collaboration of volunteer Surfrider activists, The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water evolved into a 20-minute video explaining the connection between environmental problems on the coast and our outdated water management system. It explains the problems we face and offers solutions to improve the process and (re)use this precious resource wisely. The myopia of our society leads decision makers to propose and rely on short-term solutions to long-term problems, at the expense of our resources. For example, leaders propose desalination to create the renewable resource of water, but rely on the use of a non-renewable source of energy to do it. Short-sighted thinking led us into this Cycle of Insanity.
Originally conceived as an interactive website, the idea grew into a video as more Surfrider volunteers shared ideas, concepts, and energy. We found that video was the best medium to condense water facts and policy in an entertaining and informative way. We realize that it's often difficult for people to absorb new information, particularly information that asks them to shift their worldview. We believe that a video allows the viewer to easily digest the information. Directed towards Water and Public Agencies, Academics, City Councils, Press, Members, Students, and the General Public, The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water is as accessible to a 6-year old as it is a 96-year old and everyone in-between.
Using the model of the water cycle as a template, the film explains the current style of water management and explores what the ideal water management system would look like, with localized water treatment plants and neighborhoods and cities that incorporate native plant life and filtration systems. It shows how smart water management can eliminate unnecessary run-off, encourage reuse, provide a buffer against storms and other so-called "natural" disasters, and improve the aesthetics and livability of our communities. Inefficient water management affects us all, regardless of our geographic location.
What began in San Diego as a campaign in integrated water eventually sprouted into the Know Your H2O program, an idea with roots in several of our California chapters-West Los Angeles and Malibu, South Orange County, Ventura, Monterey, Newport, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Bay-as well as the East Coast chapters. Water management is an issue that affects us all, impacting the water quality in our aquifers and oceans.
Concern, critique, moderation, and conservation are the building blocks of progress. Become engaged in the issues that affect your local community and access to clean water. Watch The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water and discover the water system as it should be-arm yourself with the tools to start thinking critically about water management and break the Cycle of Insanity!
The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water from Surfrider Foundation on Vimeo.
Access to clean water is a human right. Despite what our decision makers tell us, we're not in a water crisis; our water management system is itself a crisis. The way we manage water not only affects how much water we have in our storage tanks and reservoirs, it impacts the coastline and ocean as well. From sewage discharges to stormwater runoff, how we manage and value water has a direct correlation to the state of our beaches. Can't surf after it rains? Look no further than the streets of your town.
Created through a collaboration of volunteer Surfrider activists, The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water evolved into a 20-minute video explaining the connection between environmental problems on the coast and our outdated water management system. It explains the problems we face and offers solutions to improve the process and (re)use this precious resource wisely. The myopia of our society leads decision makers to propose and rely on short-term solutions to long-term problems, at the expense of our resources. For example, leaders propose desalination to create the renewable resource of water, but rely on the use of a non-renewable source of energy to do it. Short-sighted thinking led us into this Cycle of Insanity.
Originally conceived as an interactive website, the idea grew into a video as more Surfrider volunteers shared ideas, concepts, and energy. We found that video was the best medium to condense water facts and policy in an entertaining and informative way. We realize that it's often difficult for people to absorb new information, particularly information that asks them to shift their worldview. We believe that a video allows the viewer to easily digest the information. Directed towards Water and Public Agencies, Academics, City Councils, Press, Members, Students, and the General Public, The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water is as accessible to a 6-year old as it is a 96-year old and everyone in-between.
Using the model of the water cycle as a template, the film explains the current style of water management and explores what the ideal water management system would look like, with localized water treatment plants and neighborhoods and cities that incorporate native plant life and filtration systems. It shows how smart water management can eliminate unnecessary run-off, encourage reuse, provide a buffer against storms and other so-called "natural" disasters, and improve the aesthetics and livability of our communities. Inefficient water management affects us all, regardless of our geographic location.
What began in San Diego as a campaign in integrated water eventually sprouted into the Know Your H2O program, an idea with roots in several of our California chapters-West Los Angeles and Malibu, South Orange County, Ventura, Monterey, Newport, Santa Cruz, and San Luis Bay-as well as the East Coast chapters. Water management is an issue that affects us all, impacting the water quality in our aquifers and oceans.
Concern, critique, moderation, and conservation are the building blocks of progress. Become engaged in the issues that affect your local community and access to clean water. Watch The Cycle of Insanity: The Real Story of Water and discover the water system as it should be-arm yourself with the tools to start thinking critically about water management and break the Cycle of Insanity!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Surfrider Foundation. 510 Winter, 2010
Jim Moriarty, CEO of Surfrider Foundation, delivers five key issues in ten minutes for supporters, members and activists.
This video covers key metrics and accomplishments, the importance of engagement and new toolsets that transform the movement of coastal conservation.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Aquatic Art Show
Save the Date
for the
Acuatic Art Exhibit
Opening June 25, 2009
7-9pm
Rincón of the Seas Hotel
for the
Acuatic Art Exhibit
Opening June 25, 2009
7-9pm
Rincón of the Seas Hotel
This project is sponsored by NOAA's Marine Debris Program and is part of the educational component of the ambitious community driven program "Coral Reef Protection through Marine Debris Removal at Reserva Marina Tres Palmas," where more than 475 tires have been removed, among other debris.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Rincon Student Art Project Underway
The Surfrider Foundation's Aquatic Art Project is underway at Rincon's Jorge Seda Crespo Middle School. Check out the slideshow from Day 1 or simply learn more about the program.
Friday, March 13, 2009
Rincón Students signing up for art workshop
More that 40 students signed up for the "Aquatic Art Workshop" to be held on Saturdays March 14 and 28 at the Jorge Seda Crespo Junior High School near Rincon's balneario from 9am to 3pm.
It will be a fun workshop where the end result will be an environmental book based on the art produced during the workshop. There will also be an art show of the paintings at the Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito de Rincón in May.
There are numerous volunteer opportunities for artists, photographers, schleppers, and more. Want to help? Contact: Annette Blasini 787.823.0964 / 787.233.6510 or email her at annetteblasini@yahoo.com
This Surfrider project is the education component of the NOAA funded - Coral Reef Protection through Marine Debris Removal at Reserva Marina Tres Palmas
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Aquatic Art in Rincon
The Aquatic Art Workshop is being organized by Surfrider activist Annette Blasini as part of our NOAA funded project - Coral Reef Protection through Marine Debris Removal at Reserva Marina Tres Palmas
When you volunteer you’ll leave a footprint in the educational experience of Rincón’s youth. It’s a gift the will last a lifetime.
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Surfrider Foundation Rincón's recent event; A paddle and Potluck Dinner
Recently, Surfrider Foundation Rincón had a paddle and a potluck dinner at Rincón's town beach. Though the weather wasn't optimal, 20 excited participants came out to paddle from Town Beach to the lighthouse and back.
After the paddle, the paddle participants joined the dinner party that was underway under the gazebo. All in all, around 40 people enjoyed the buffet of appetizers, specialty dishes, desserts, and wine provided by Barefoot wine. Surfrider Foundation Rincón would like to thank all the volunteers and participants that helped make this event possible.
After the paddle, the paddle participants joined the dinner party that was underway under the gazebo. All in all, around 40 people enjoyed the buffet of appetizers, specialty dishes, desserts, and wine provided by Barefoot wine. Surfrider Foundation Rincón would like to thank all the volunteers and participants that helped make this event possible.
Prohibido Olvidar, Contra Cemento, Basura y Marea
Watch PROHIBIDO OLVIDAR on TUTV (Channel 3 on the West Coast) tonight at 7:30 PM
Surfrider is one of the groups featured on tonight's program.
CONTRA CEMENTO, BASURA Y MAREA
MIERCOLES, 11 DE FEBRERO DE 2009 A LAS 7:30 PM POR TUTV, Canales 6 y 3:
(Retransmisiones los sábados a las 5:30 pm a discreción de TUTV)
Sunday, December 28, 2008
An Australian's Thoughts on Rincón, PR
Geoff Elliot is The Australian's Washington correspondent. In tomorrow's edition (thanks to the international dateline), he describes the impact of surfing on Puerto Rico.
"As it happens, I've returned to Puerto Rico this month...I'm drawn to the place. And, sure, it may have changed, but the influx of tourist dollars hasn't been an entirely bad thing.
Surf tourism - along with the rise of the eco-tourism associated with the magnificent sea turtles, migrating humpbacks and shipwrecks in the area - is a testament to the area's beauty and power.
It has helped put Tres Palmas on the conservation list, making it Puerto Rico's first marine park, in an effort championed by the Surfrider Foundation.
Who would have thought surfers would unite to protect this treasure from any would-be pirates of the Caribbean?"
Read the whole article.
Tres Palmas, Rincón, Puerto Rico
photo: Steve Fitzpatrick
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Domesday 2008
DomesDay 2008 was a huge success as Surfrider volunteers joined up with local surf businesses to clean up the beach and parking areas at Domes beach in Rincón, PR. Check out the full story here o leer más aqui en español
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