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Good afternoon, here is the current San Mateo surf condition
as of 7/26/2008 5:18 PM Courtesy of StokeMaster.COM
Swell Height:
5 ft holding
Swell Directions:
Dominant NW(320) swell with some SSW(192) and S(189)
Swell Period:
6 sec descreasing
Wind:
18 Kt from N(0) Gust: 22 Kt
Low Tide:
10:47 AM 2.50 ft was 6 hr 31 min ago
High Tide:
5:20 PM 5.98 ft is in 0 hr 1 min
Water Temp:
55 F holding
Barometer:
1014.4 MB falling
Air Temperature:
56.0 F
Sun Rise:
7/26/2008 6:09 AM was 11 hr 9 min ago
Sun Set:
7/26/2008 8:23 PM is in 3 hr 4 min
Weather:
Tonight...Patchy low clouds in the evening then widespread low clouds and fog. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
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Get Involved Locally!
Participate in Our 2008
Surfrider San Mateo Events!
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Its Our Final Summer Cleanup for 2008!
Saturday August 2
Pacifica Sharp Park Beach Cleanup
10 am to 12 pm
Look for the Surfrider and LIVE 105 tables near the Pacifica pier. We'll provide gloves, bags and free CDs from Weezer, Coldplay, Death Cab For Cutie, The Bravery or
The Kooks, while supplies last.
The San Mateo Chapter Summer Beach
Cleanups Project is Sponsored by
 | From Beach Cleanups to General Meetings, we've got many exciting events in 2008, and we need your help too! Make this year the year you get directly involved in your local coastal environment and get connected with many of our friends! Browse The Events List 
Or, join and become a leader in your community by becoming a core volunteer and/or committee member of our chapter. Check Out Our Volunteering Opportunities
Don't have time but you can support us financially? You or your business can become an official chapter sponsor for this year. We will make sure everyone will know of your generosity on our sponsors page. Write to us if you can support us financially. It can be tax deductible.
This is the year you should make a difference to your community and to yourself! Why not?
Mission Statement:
In partnership with other Surfrider Foundation chapters and a coalition of marine protection organizations, our mission is to protect the unique resources of the Monterey Bay and Gulf of the Farallones National Marine Sanctuaries. Our Blue Water Task Force water quality testing program strives to improve the purity of water flowing from our coastal streams. Other chapter programs maintain, expand and improve public access to our region'sshoreline, our beach cleanups keep our beaches free of trash, and we offer a variety of educational events to the public.
While we receive guidance and support from the Surfrider Foundation National Office staff, our local chapter is funded almost entirely on local support from those who share our commitment to the ocean protection. Our local chapter is registered with the Internal Revenue Service as an Internal Revenue Code Section 501(C)(3) private foundation. Your donation may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax professionals.
Chapter Web Site Highlights:
The San Mateo Chapter's Blue Water Task Force Volunteers, County of San Mateo, and Earth911.Org are working together to regularly monitor the water quality around the coast. We also own and operate our own water quality monitoring lab in Princeton by the Sea.
If you are interested in becoming our Blue Water Task Force Volunteer, please contact us today! |
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The History of Our Accomplishments
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Since the chapter was founded in 1998
We have made significant
achievements:
Established a Beach Cleanup Program:
We are hosting regular member-supported cleanups of local beaches,
particularly after busy holiday weekends and through the summer months.
Launched Blue Water Task Force: This
task force works with the County of San Mateo Environmental Health
Department to continually test the water quality at San Mateo beaches
and bring unsafe levels of contamination to the attention of residents.
Beaches with high bacterial counts are posted on the Earth 911 Web Site.
Central Coast PWC Campaign: In 2002 we became the first
chapter in the nation to call for the restricted use of personal water
craft ("PWC's" or jet skis) within the boundaries of the Monterey Bay
National Marine Sanctuary (MBNMS). In 2003, we issued a Joint Position
Statement with a coalition of environmental groups on the use of PWCs
within the boundaries of the MBNMS, and in June 2006 the National
Surfrider Board of Directors by a unanimous vote approved our
Chapters'proposed Central Coast PWC Campaign position.
Constructed our own water testing
facility in collaboration with the Sewer Authority Midcoast (SAM).
We continue to influence county, state
and federal agencies on land use and access issues.
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Plan to come and join us at any of these events. Most events are free and our Surfrider volunteers will be present to answer questions about the chapter's activities and ways you can help.
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San Mateo Chapter & Live105 Summer Beach Cleanups
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Saturday, August 02, 2008 at 10:00 AM
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Last Chance For This Summer! Join us at Sharp Park in Pacifica! For more information, contact Steven Harman steven.harman@surfridersmc.org.
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Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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Get involved in planning and execution of many new and ongoing projects for the
Surfrider San Mateo Chapter. We all look forward for you to get
directly involved in our mission! We meet every month on 1st Tuesdays,
usually on the bay side of the county for your convenience. For more information contact Edmundo Larenas edmundo@surfridersmc.org
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Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, September 02, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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Get involved in planning and execution of many new and ongoing projects for the Surfrider San Mateo Chapter. We all look forward for you to get directly involved in our mission! We meet every month on 1st Tuesdays, usually on the bay side of the county for your convenience. For more information contact Edmundo Larenas edmundo@surfridersmc.org
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Chapter General Public Meeting
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Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative
Bob Breen
Location to be announced.
Bob Breen, a marine biology teacher, will speak about the California Marine Life Protection Act Initiative and local Marine Protected Areas.
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Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, October 07, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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Get involved in planning and execution of many new and ongoing projects for the
Surfrider San Mateo Chapter. We all look forward for you to get
directly involved in our mission! We meet every month on 1st Tuesdays,
usually on the bay side of the county for your convenience. For more information contact Edmundo Larenas edmundo@surfridersmc.org
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Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, November 04, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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Get involved in planning and execution of many new and ongoing projects for the
Surfrider San Mateo Chapter. We all look forward for you to get
directly involved in our mission! We meet every month on 1st Tuesdays,
usually on the bay side of the county for your convenience. For more information contact Edmundo Larenas edmundo@surfridersmc.org
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Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, December 02, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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Get involved in planning and execution of many new and ongoing projects for the
Surfrider San Mateo Chapter. We all look forward for you to get
directly involved in our mission! We meet every month on 1st Tuesdays,
usually on the bay side of the county for your convenience. For more information contact Edmundo Larenas edmundo@surfridersmc.org
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Chapter General Public Meeting
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Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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Ocean Beach Surfing History
Dr. Mark Renneker
Location to be announced
Big wave surfer and local legend Dr. Mark Renneker will speak on Ocean Beach surfing history.
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