From Local
Roots to
National Ripples
Our work extends beyond direct youth programs into culture, policy, and long-term systems change—from the Cali–Baja coast to national platforms.
The Ripple
Effect
Like ripples in water, our community initiatives expand outward from local action to national influence.
Rooted in Community
The foundation of everything — youth, families, and the Cali–Baja coast.
Across Borders
One ecosystem, one community — bridging cultures, languages, and the border.
California-Wide Impact
Dismantling barriers to ocean access for BIPOC communities up and down the coast.
The Farthest Wave
National platforms, policy wins, and ocean expeditions that put our community on the map.
935 Nautical Miles for Science
An unprecedented voyage from San Diego to the Sea of Cortez, collecting data, sharing stories, and connecting coastal communities.
Policy & Public Voice
Tijuana River Named a Top 10 Endangered River (2023 and 2024). Un Mar de Colores and Surfrider helped elevate the Tijuana River crisis to national attention through the America’s Most Endangered Rivers® report—bringing urgency to ongoing sewage pollution, toxic runoff, and environmental injustice impacting communities on both sides of the border.
Like ripples in water,
every local action
becomes a national wave.
Be Part
of the Ripple
Whether you donate, volunteer, or partner with us—your support creates ripples that reach communities across borders and coastlines.