The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves, and beaches. Founded in 1984, the foundation utilizes a grassroots activist network to address issues like plastic pollution, clean water, coastal preservation, and beach access. While not directly involved in space technology or development, the Surfrider Foundation has engaged with the space industry through legal action related to environmental concerns, specifically regarding launch permitting and potential environmental damage from space launch activities. Their partners include various businesses and other environmental organizations.
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Center for Biological Diversity, American Bird Conservancy, Carrizo/Comecrudo Nation of Texas, Inc., Save RGV, and Surfrider Foundation filed a supplemental legal claim in federal court on 2023-12-15 regarding licensing of Starship launches from SpaceX’s Starbase site near Brownsville, Texas.