The Port Orford Ocean Resource Team and the Surfrider Foundation invite you to share their vision of protecting our water as we ‘connect the drops’ from source to sea at the 3rd annual Port Orford Water Festival. April 17-18, 2010

Connecting the Drops: Land to Sea Sustainability:
What connects the highest peaks to the deepest oceans? Water. It is what nourishes our lush Oregon landscape, keeps our oceans alive, and sustains our way of life. Humans have an enormous responsibility to ensure the health of our water resource. The Port Orford Ocean Resource Team and the Surfrider Foundation invite you to share our vision of protecting our water as we ‘connect the drops’ from source to sea at the Port Orford Water Festival.

Goals of the Water Festival:

• Create an awareness of human’s everyday impact and connectivity to the watershed and ocean environment
• Demonstrate the land-sea connection
• Display current research being conducted in the watershed and ocean through partners and agencies
• Provide opportunities to engage the Port Orford community and beyond in the work of the Port Orford Ocean Resource Team and partner organizations
• Help promote a healthy and positive “ocean ethic” for our community

April 16, 2010:
5:30 - 7:00 pm Keynote Address

April 17, 2010:
9:00 am - 10:00 am Sand Dollar Pancake Breakfast in the American Legion Hall (free to children in grades 8 and under)
9:00 am - 1:00 pm Booths Open at Community Building
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Luncheon in the American Legion Hall
2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Field Trip

Watch cool Port Orford TV Video of the 2009 Festival

The Port Orford Ocean Resource Team (POORT) is a non-profit organization based in beautiful Port Orford, Oregon. At the directive of our board of five local commercial fishermen, we are dedicated to maintaining access to natural resources by people who are fishing selectively, while promoting sustainable fisheries and protecting marine biological diversity.

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide.