We are a coalition of 8,250+ member businesses and entrepreneurs who agree offshore oil drilling is bad for business, our local coastal economies, and our natural environment. BAPPC educates stakeholders at the local, regional, state, and national level about the need for permanent protections from offshore drilling for our businesses, customers, and coastal communities.
BAPPC fights to protect California, Oregon, and Washington coastlines from future oil spills that disrupt our businesses and harm our communities. Coastal businesses, working families, and local economies all pay the price when offshore drilling accidents happen. Our coalition gathers and shares information on federal and local drilling efforts, provides action alerts on upcoming legislation and events, and advocates to maintain local control over our waterfronts. We invite you to join us! Pledging your support for BAPPC takes just two-clicks and a few minutes and it's absolutely FREE.
“Oil spills threaten more than California’s coastline, they can damage the habitats that local fish species such as California halibut depend on. When these ecosystems are harmed or local fisheries are forced to close, it limits the sustainable California seafood that restaurants like Pacific Catch can provide to our guests. Protecting our coastal waters means protecting the future of locally-sourced seafood.”
-Steve Kelly, Chief Marketing Officer at Pacific Catch, a Surfrider Ocean Friendly Restaurant
Learn why more businesses are taking a stand against offshore drilling across Pacific waters.
"For Engenie, healthy oceans and clean beaches represent the physical baseline for a sustainable and equitable future. As a firm dedicated to renewable energy and sustainable agriculture, we view the marine environment as both a vital ecosystem and a critical partner in global climate stability. Clean coastlines are essential for the long-term viability of offshore renewable infrastructure and the preservation of biodiversity—the very systems that inspire our engineering solutions. A thriving ocean reflects the success of the circular economy principles we champion: where technological innovation enhances, rather than exploits, the natural world. To us, a clean beach is more than a scenic view; it is a metric of our collective progress. Protecting these spaces ensures that the "Vision to Fruition" we provide results in a planet that is habitable, thriving, and accessible for all humanity."

“Oil spills threaten more than California’s coastline, they can damage the habitats that local fish species such as California halibut depend on. When these ecosystems are harmed or local fisheries are forced to close, it limits the sustainable California seafood that restaurants like Pacific Catch can provide to our guests. Protecting our coastal waters means protecting the future of locally-sourced seafood.”
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August 13, 2026
The Business Alliance for Protecting the Pacific Coast (BAPPC) joined business, environmental, tribal, and community leaders in opposition to the Trump administration’s review of California’s coastal management authority, warning that weakening state oversight could put the region’s coastal economy at risk.
Read MoreIf you're a business on the Pacific Coast in Washington, Oregon, or California, join the hundreds of businesses that are already a part of our growing coalition. Membership is FREE and it takes just a few minutes to pledge your support.