Rick Wilson is a 4th-generation Californian who has surfed in southern California since 1962. An Oceanside resident since 2007, he is a regular dawn patroller at San Onofre, Oceanside Harbor and a secret reef break in Carlsbad. His day job is working as a Senior Staff Scientist for Surfrider Foundation, where he has been employed since 2002. He works on water quality and coastal preservation issues for Surfrider and represents Surfrider on several technical advisory committees. With a chemical engineering degree from Stanford University Rick worked for 30 years as an environmental engineer, manager and consultant before “retiring” to devote his time to protecting the coast and preserving surfing.  California Surf Museum