Michael Capizola
Executive Committee Chair/Cleanup Coordinator
Michael has been a part of Surfrider's South Jersey Chapter since 2023. He first became involved with the foundation after reaching out to organize the construction of an Ocean Friendly Garden at Ventnor Middle School, where he teaches science. He is also the head of the school's Green Team and serves as the district representative for the Ventnor City Green Team.
As head of the school's Green Team, Michael plans monthly beach cleanups and has created districtwide green initiatives including a program encouraging students to use reusable water bottles, a printer ink and office supply recycling program, and a save-for-snack food conservation program. Additionally, he plans several other school activities including the district's Earth Week celebration and tree plantings.
As the South Jersey chapter's Chair and Beach Cleanup Coordinator, Michael is excited to plan activities to get more students and families involved in helping the natural world we all share and reduce the amount of waste in our Oceans.
