Mission
The mission of the Bay Planning Coalition (BPC) is to work through a broad coalition, which will enhance the quality of life in the San Francisco Bay Region.
To this aim, the BPC endeavors to:
- Ensure fair, reasonable and balanced planning and permitting which minimizes delay, costs and uncertainty;
- Assure that regulatory agencies act within their enabling legislation;
- Educate the general public, regulatory agencies and permit applicants in the principles of prudent planning and regulation;
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies and other organizations to foster understanding, communication, interaction and common solutions.
Who We Are
BPC is a leader in building coalitions and consensus on the issues facing the Bay-Delta region. We focus on producing positive results for our members through advocacy, monitoring and partnering with other associations who recognize the need for fair and reasonable regulation and sound, integrated planning. Sound planning for resource sustainability requires balancing the needs for economic vitality, job generation, environmental protection, housing, transportation, land use, conservation, water and air quality and recreational uses.
Strong Advocacy
The multiple economic and environmental challenges affecting the private and public sector in the 21st century have caused a greater need for leadership and coalitions working together to sustain our regional resources. BPC convenes and plays a leading role on numerous government agency task forces, work groups and public education efforts including seminars, workshops and its Annual Decisionmakers Conference. Beyond monitoring to ensure that regulatory agencies act within their enabling legislation, BPC develops strategies and takes action to achieve fair and balanced approach to government regulations and works to enhance business opportunities.
Agency Relations
BPC is the “go-to” organization for historic and current information on permits, projects and issues of the Bay-Delta region. Utilizing that knowledge, BPC advocates on behalf of its members on a wide range of Bay regulatory and permitting issues concerning:
NOAA Fisheries
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Bay Area Air Quality Management District
California Air Resources Board
California Department of Fish and Game
California State Water Resources Control Board
Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
State Lands Commission
