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.
“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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"The Huntington Beach oil spill was devastating to our local economy and shut down our harbor, it sent such a negative message about Orange County and reservations were cancelled for months due to the fact people were seeing us in the news constantly. Once we were able to operate again we had lingering effects that our waters were still contaminated and had to travel far distances to fish, cancelling our short trips. The oil spill was so devastating to our marine birds and other wild life. It was devastating to see, but could have been so much worse. We must not only stop expanded oil drilling; we must also invest in what is there now so there are no more spills or leaks."
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.
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