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This fight isn’t over! REACT Alliance is spearheading crucial initiatives to safeguard our ocean, its incredible wildlife, and the cherished Central Coast lifestyle from the threats posed by the Central Coast Offshore Wind Project.

Despite the January 2025 Presidential Action halting new OSW leasing and reviewing federal practices, offshore wind energy projects in the Humboldt and Morro Bay Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) are still forcefully moving forward with development, threatening our ocean, wildlife, and communities. 

REACT Alliance is now launching a critical initiative to stop these projects by partnering with Planet A* Strategies, led by Maureen T. Koetz, a former Congressional Counsel and Presidential appointee to the U.S. Air Force where she managed a $250 billion asset portfolio. Ms. Koetz is an offshore wind expert with decades of experience in energy policy and national security. She also served as an attorney with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, shaping environmental policy, and has represented sustainability interests at international climate conferences. Ms. Koetz recently produced a highly authoritative and impactful report for the East Coast, titled "Cancelling Offshore Wind Leases: Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act Non-Compliance in Offshore Wind Plant Leasing and Permitting Programs," identifying critical grounds to cancel OSW leases in Rhode Island and Massachusetts WEAs due to environmental, reliability, and national security issues.  

Now, with the support of REACT Alliance and your contributions, Ms. Koetz is focusing on producing a new report analyzing OSW leasing issues in California. This report will provide data to advocate for lease cancellation by the Department of Interior, empowering us to challenge OSW projects and ensure a sustainable future.

About the Project


OSW Leasing Review and Advocacy Report: Planet A* Strategies will conduct a 45-day review of OSW leasing in California, focusing on the Humboldt and Morro Bay WEAs, which span over 373,000 acres and would generate a mere 4,600 MW of unreliable floating OSW by the mid-2030s.

The report will analyze electricity reliability, environmental impacts, and compliance with federal laws like NEPA and the Federal Power Act, assessing:

  • Electricity supply, demand, and reliability under California’s Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS).

  • Impacts on maritime species, fishing, and national security.

  • Grounds for lease cancellation under the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA).
    The report will provide data, charts, and recommendations for advocacy, outreach, and potential litigation, empowering REACT Alliance to counter OSW projects at federal and state levels.

Your support is vital to halting offshore wind leasing and protecting our Central Coast. Contributions of any size make a significant impact, and as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 93-4242395), your donation is 100% tax-deductible. 

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Coming soon:

  • Save our Coast Fundraiser: Celebrating Our Coastal Communities

    Join us for a fundraiser to end offshore wind development on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Tidelands Park in Morro Bay. Dance, eat, drink, play, and learn at this family-friendly event! There will be a Beer & Wine Garden, Guest Speakers, Food Trucks, Premium Raffle, and a Kids Zone. The schedule includes:

    • 1:00pm to 1:30pm: Rally & Flotilla

    • 1:30pm to 3:00pm: Live music by Jill Knight

    • 3:30pm to 5:00pm: Live music by Zongo All-Stars

    Tickets are available through My805Tix (click here to purchase) or at the event with a minimum donation of $15. Celebrate our coastal heritage with a day of music, art, and inspiration, with proceeds directly supporting our efforts to preserve the coastal environment and community integrity from offshore wind energy developments.

  • Shining the Light on Offshore Wind Energy Forum – A resounding success! (Click here to watch the recording of the Forum) Our recent forum on November 9, 2024, at Swallow Creek Ranch in Cayucos drew over 170 attendees who came together to explore the environmental, economic, and community impacts of offshore wind energy development. The event featured keynote speeches, interactive sessions, and concluded with music by Jill Knight and dancing until sunset, equipping our community with the knowledge to advocate for sustainable development that respects our local heritage and environment.

How You Can Help:

Every donation moves us closer to our $10,000 goal, which will fully fund this critical report and its deliverables.

Research, analysis, and report production: $10,000 (includes a summary report, executive summary, and draft cover letter to DOI, FERC, and state officials).

Get Involved Further – Your Time and Voice Make a Difference!

Beyond donations, there are many ways to support our mission to protect our Central Coast Communities:

  • Join Our Membership and Mailing List: Stay up to date on upcoming events, advocacy opportunities, and ways to help by joining our membership and mailing list. Scroll to the very bottom of this page to sign up!

  • Attend Our Monthly Meetings: Connect with our team, learn about our initiatives, and share your ideas at our monthly meetings, occurring every 1st Wednesday of the month from 6-8pm at The Benedict in Morro Bay (1401 Quintana Rd, Morro Bay)

  • Help with Upcoming Events: Volunteer your time to assist with upcoming events like S.O.S. 2025, from setup to outreach. Reach out to Contact@REACTalliance.org to get involved.

  • Spread the Word: Pass out flyers in your community to raise awareness about the impacts of offshore wind development. Request flyers by emailing Contact@REACTalliance.org.

  • Speak at Public Meetings: Join us in advocating and speaking at public meetings to ensure our community’s voice is heard. Visit our Events Page to learn about upcoming opportunities.

  • Send Emails to Agencies: Help us advocate by sending emails to the agencies listed at the bottom of our Events Page, urging them to prioritize sustainable development. Email us to request templates and guidance.

  • Sign the Petition (Click here) to oppose offshore wind on the Central Coast.

Become a Campaign Team Member: You can also play an active role by becoming a team member on our campaign page. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to set your own fundraising goal and share the campaign within your community to help raise awareness and funds. It's a powerful way to get involved and make a significant impact. Join our campaign team here and start advocating for a cause you believe in.

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Make a Difference Now:
Your support is vital. Contributions of any size significantly impact our ability to continue our advocacy and ensure our community’s voice is heard. REACT Alliance is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization (EIN 93-4242395), making your donation tax-deductible.

For any questions regarding donations, please contact our Treasurer Colette Beach at Colette@REACTalliance.org.