Ocean Friendly Gardens

Water runoff is a major source of ocean pollution.The Ocean Friendly Gardens (OFG) Program is a volunteer-run landscape education and hands-on training and advocacy program that applies “CPR”- Conservation, Permeability and Retention to landscapes, hard scapes and streets. The program promotes the use of native plants, permeable ground-covers and water retention features to prevent runoff, create wildlife habitats and design beautiful spaces.

To learn more about OFG’s:  Surfrider Foundation OFG Program

Community Partners:

• Heal Our Waterways – City of Wilmington
• New Hanover County Soil & Water
• Rain Storm Solutions
• H & S Management

Articles about OFG efforts:

• “Cape Fear Chapter Re-Launches OFG With Education & Collaboration”
• “Cape Fear Ocean Friendly Gardens”
• “Rain Gardens” Wrightsville Beach Magazine
• “DREAMS Wilmington working to protect the environment, while educating our youth”

For more information about our local OFG efforts, Sierra Croomer