FAQ

BAPPC was created to give businesses a collective voice on issues that affect the Pacific Coast, including offshore oil and gas development and other threats to our local coastal economies and communities.

The Business Alliance for Protecting the Pacific Coast (BAPPC) is the leading business voice opposing new and expanded oil and gas development off the U.S. West Coast. This development poses unacceptable and unnecessary risks to our businesses and the lifestyles of our customers and employees, threatening the viability of our local economies.

Businesses of all sizes are welcome to join, including tourism, hospitality, recreation, fishing, retail, real estate, professional services, and other organizations that serve coastal communities.

Yes. Many businesses depend on healthy oceans and thriving coastal economies, even if they are located inland.

Yes! Every size and kind of business adds to the strength and diversity of BAPPC's voice.

No. Participation is flexible, and members can choose their level of involvement.

Members support the coalition's mission and receive updates, opportunities to participate in advocacy efforts, and resources to share with their customers and communities.

Joining BAPPC is free!

Members can participate in campaigns, share educational resources, sign coalition letters, attend events, and help raise awareness within their communities.

No. BAPPC brings together businesses around shared concerns about protecting coastal resources and controlling the future of our local economies. We do this by representing broad business support for coastal protection and communicating member perspectives to policymakers, stakeholders, and the public.

We send regular newsletters to keep businesses and leaders informed on what's happening on our coast. We also advocate to amplify the voice of our members, educate decision-makers, and fight for policies that protect the future of our coastal communities and local economies.

Protecting coastal resources before damage occurs is far less costly than responding to environmental and economic impacts after the fact.

While technology has improved, offshore drilling continues to carry risks. History has shown that accidents occur, resulting in significant environmental and economic consequences for local communities. When accidents occur, the environmental and economic costs are carried by us, the people who live and work on the Pacific Coast.

Coastal economies rely on clean beachfronts, healthy ecosystems, and unobscured ocean views for tourism and daily use. Protecting these resources ensures local jobs are secure and long-term economic stability.

Healthy oceans support tourism, recreation, fisheries, property values, and quality of life. Environmental damage to our coastal resources can have lasting economic impacts on local businesses and communities.