What is GOTCHA GREEN ON?

Gotcha Green On? is where we share hot topics, current events, and tips from our insider friends so YOU can get your green on, too.  Surfers, swimmers, ocean enthusiasts, and pretty much everyone else living on earth should care about our coastlines and the communities affected by their condition. Everyone deserves a healthy planet - and great waves sound pretty good, too.

Here at Gotcha we make every effort to not screw the earth. A big part of this effort involves educating others and raising awareness about the importance of being “green”. We rely on the ocean for our livelihood - it is our passion and an integral part of our brand. We respect our beaches and embrace the responsibility to act as protectors of the coast.

About Our Friends
Here are some of our friends who are fighting the good fight. Check them out – we encourage you to help them out by donating, volunteering, or spreading the word!

	The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of the world's oceans, waves and beaches for all people, through conservation, activism, research and education. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers in Malibu, California, the Surfrider Foundation now maintains over 50,000 members and 80 chapters worldwide.
www.surfriderfoundation.org

	SurfAid is a non-profit (NGO) humanitarian aid organization with offices in the USA, Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand. SurfAid continues to grow and in turn develop a highly professional and accountable organizational structure.
Since the 2004 Tsunami and the March 2005 Nias Earthquake, SurfAid has provided disaster relief and increased its commitment to developing long term sustainable community health through the prevention of treatable disease and community education.
www.surfaidinternational.org

	WiLDCOAST protects and preserves coastal ecosystems and wildlife in the Californias and Latin America by building grassroots support, conducting media campaigns and establishing protected areas.
www.wildcoast.net