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Surfrider Foundation does not currently have any chapters in Pennsylvania. If you are interested in starting one, please contact Ed Mazzarella, Director of Chapters, at emazzarella@surfrider.org | Surfrider Foundation does not currently have any chapters in Pennsylvania. If you are interested in starting one, please contact Ed Mazzarella, Director of Chapters, at emazzarella@surfrider.org | ||
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| − | Surfrider Foundation currently has four chapters on the Great Lakes - a [ | + | Surfrider Foundation currently has four chapters on the Great Lakes - a [https://lakemichigan.surfrider.org/ Lake Michigan Chapter] based in Grand Haven, Michigan, as well as chapters in [http://www.chicago.surfrider.org/ Chicago], [http://milwaukee.surfrider.org/ Milwaukee], and [https://mnsuperior.surfrider.org/ Minnesota]. |
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| Indicator Type | Information | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Access | 5 | 4 |
| Water Quality | 5 | 4 |
| Beach Erosion | 9 | - |
| Erosion Response | - | 7 |
| Beach Fill | 4 | - |
| Shoreline Structures | 5 | 2 |
| Beach Ecology | 2 | - |
| Surfing Areas | 1 | 4 |
| Website | 5 | - |
| Coastal Development | {{{19}}} | {{{20}}} |
| Sea Level Rise | {{{21}}} | {{{22}}} |
Inventory and Perception of Status
Yes, under the right conditions it is possible to surf along Pennsylvania's Lake Erie shoreline! This video reportedly shows surfing at Presque Isle State Park.
Recognition by State
Pennsylvania does not officially recognize surfing as an economic, cultural, and recreational resource.
Surfrider Foundation Chapters
Surfrider Foundation does not currently have any chapters in Pennsylvania. If you are interested in starting one, please contact Ed Mazzarella, Director of Chapters, at emazzarella@surfrider.org
Surfrider Foundation currently has four chapters on the Great Lakes - a Lake Michigan Chapter based in Grand Haven, Michigan, as well as chapters in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Minnesota.
Information Sources
- Lake Erie Surf
- Surfing the Great Lakes (article)
- Surfing the Great Lakes (book)
| State of the Beach Report: Pennsylvania |
| Pennsylvania Home | Beach Description | Beach Access | Water Quality | Beach Erosion | Erosion Response | Beach Fill | Shoreline Structures | Beach Ecology | Surfing Areas | Website |
