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Good evening, here is the current San Mateo surf condition
as of 5/16/2008 9:40 PM Courtesy of StokeMaster.COM
Swell Height:
6 ft holding
Swell Directions:
Dominant WNW(298) swell with some WNW(298) and WNW(296)
Swell Period:
14 sec descreasing
Wind:
8 Kt from WNW(300) Gust: 10 Kt
Low Tide:
2:49 PM 1.77 ft was 6 hr 51 min ago
High Tide:
9:05 PM 5.47 ft was 0 hr 35 min ago
Water Temp:
58 F falling
Barometer:
1016.9 MB holding
Air Temperature:
59.0 F
Sun Rise:
5/17/2008 5:58 AM is in 8 hr 17 min
Sun Set:
5/16/2008 8:13 PM was 1 hr 27 min ago
Weather:
Tonight...Clear. Lows in the 40s to mid 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Get Involved Locally!
Participate in Our 2008
Surfrider San Mateo Events!
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Join us! Mark Your Calendar!
Saturday June 14, 10 am
Half Moon Bay Surfers' Beach Cleanup
10 am to 12 pm
Grab Some Free Goodies
The San Mateo Chapter Summer Beach
Cleanup 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! Click here to paddle over to our events list and mark your calendar today!
Or, join and become a leader in your community by becoming a core volunteer and/or committee member of our chapter. Click here for the latest list of 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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| Please write your questions or requests with your return email address in the form below. We will respond usually within a day, often much sooner. If you prefer to use your own email system, please send your email to info (at) SurfriderSMC.org Please be rest assured that your email address will not be used for registering into our or any other email distribution systems.
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Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, June 03, 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, June 12, 2008 at 7:00 PM
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Join the community of surfers and coastal environmental enthusiasts for an evening of interesting talk from experts.
Location and speaker to be announced.
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San Mateo Chapter & Live105 Summer Beach Cleanups
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Saturday, June 14, 2008 at 10:00 AM
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Half Moon Bay Jetty (Surfers' Beach). For more information, contact Steven Harman steven.harman@surfridersmc.org.
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People Paddle for the Planet
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Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 10:00 PM
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Leo J. Ryan Park, Foster City
People Paddle for the Planet is designed to allow non-profits to recruit paddlers who will champion their cause. The paddlers register to kayak around a designated course and select Surfrider SMC to benefit from the pledges they receive from friends and family. To register, make a pledge, reserve a rental boat, take some training, or get fundraising tips, go to http://www.peoplepaddle.com/planet.
Contact: Cynthia Krueger at cynthia.krueger@surfridersmc.org
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Chapter Executive Committee Meeting
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Tuesday, July 01, 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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San Mateo Chapter & Live105 Summer Beach Cleanups
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Saturday, July 05, 2008 at 10:00 AM
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Join us at Montara Beach, a day after the 4th when some beach goers will leave things behind. For more information, contact Steven Harman steven.harman@surfridersmc.org.
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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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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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Join the community of surfers and coastal environmental enthusiasts for an evening of interesting talk from experts.
Location and speaker to be announced.
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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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Join the community of surfers and coastal environmental enthusiasts for an evening of interesting talk from experts.
Location and speaker to be announced.
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