E50 — Chad Nelson: Protecting Oceans, Waves, and Beaches

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In this episode, Scott Harris interviews Chad Nelson about the Surfrider Foundation's efforts in coastal conservation and environmental advocacy.

Send us Fan Mail In this 50th episode of Naturally Scott, Scott Harris sits down with Chad Nelson, CEO of the Surfrider Foundation, to talk about a coastal conservation organization that doesn’t just educate and inspire — it organizes, advocates, and fights for practical outcomes. Surfrider’s work spans five core fronts: plastic reduction, ocean protection, beach access, coasts and climate, and clean water. Chad explains how a movement that began with surfers trying to protect beloved breaks ...

People in this episode

Host: Scott Harris

Guest: Chad Nelson

Topics covered

• coastal conservation
• ocean protection
• environmental advocacy
• plastic reduction
• beach access

Keywords

• coastal conservation
• Surfrider Foundation
• ocean protection
• environmental advocacy
• plastic reduction
• beach access
• clean water

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Organizations: Surfrider Foundation

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