Mmmmmmm beeeer

The Portland Chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, along with Wend magazine and Kona Brewing are hosting a benefit art show for Surfrider’s ongoing programs to benefit our oceans. Hosted by Lizard Lounge for first Thursday, the show will feature seven different regional surf artists, music, and lots of free beer. Come down, show your support for mother ocean, and check out some art.
Thursday, July 3rd, 6pm
1323 NW Irving St., Portland
www.lizardloungepdx.com

Cape Kiwanda Longboard Contest August 2-3

Time to get signed up for the 10th Annual Cape Kiwanda LB contest at Pacific City. Click here for more info and entry form:

Water quality advisories (a.k.a. the poo factor)

Sample results detected higher thannormal fecal bacteria levels at the following locations:

July 2: Battle Rock Beach and Gold Beach

July 1: Cannon Beach

June 26th: Harris Beach advisory in effect

The Oregon Beach Monitoring Program (OBMP) monitors the waters along Oregon's coastline for the presence of fecal bacteria, and reports elevated levels to the public. For information on advisories, testing sites, and the program in general, follow this link.

OSP Logo Hoodies Hoodies, t-shirts, nice embroidered beanies and stickers available in the OregonSurf store. Just can't get enough of the OSP. Click here to order.

Shark research along the Pacific coast

The Shark Research Committee is requesting the assistance of the Oregon surfing community in establishing a network of volunteers willing to report encounters, observed predatory events, and sightings of White Sharks.
The online Reporting Forms are available at: www.sharkresearchcommittee.com. Check the Shark News page for regional updates.