On Tuesday, April 16
th, a coalition of activists from varying environmental non-profits descended upon the state capital in Sacramento to participate in Ocean Lobby Day.
Over the course of the day, these representatives sat face to face with nearly 90 policy-makers and their staff to discuss pressing ocean issues and what the state of California is doing to address them. Represented by ten activists from five chapters, the Surfrider Foundation focused on the issues of marine debris and water quality, as well as sea-level rise and its relation to beach erosion.
As Central California's Regional Manager, Bill help chapters tackle pollution issues that are affecting the marine environment. After years of volunteering with Surfrider, he applied for a job with the San Diego Chapter, where he worked for over five years. Now, he is stoked to be helping Surfrider chapters between Ventura and Santa Cruz fulfill the organization's mission.