Office of Spill Prevention and Response

CDFW's Office of Spill Prevention and Response (OSPR) is the state’s lead for response to oil spills in its inland and marine waters. OSPR aims for best achievable protection of California’s natural resources.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, all drills are being scheduled remotely until further notice. Crews are still actively responding to spills, with specific COVID safety protocols in effect to protect staff, stakeholders and the public. (Updated August 26, 2020)

OSPR News

• Pipeline P00547 Incident (Orange County) - October 2021(opens in new tab)
• Assembly Bill 148 - Renewable Fuel Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• The Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force 2021 Annual Meeting:
  Nov. 17, 2021, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. PST. Registration and Draft Agenda:(opens in new tab)
• 2020 Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force Annual Report(opens in new tab)
• ABANDONED & DERELICT VESSELS - Oil Spill Task Force identifies recommendations in Blue Ribbon Program report (PDF).(opens in new tab)
• OSPR PROGRAM REPORT – Illustrated document highlighting OSPR’s efforts to prevent, prepare and respond to oil spills statewide (PDF)(opens in new tab)

Quick Links

• Public Meetings
• Drills Calendar - Drills, Area Contingency Plan and Field Response Technology Meetings (PDF)(opens in new tab)
• Technical Advisory Committee
• Spill Management Teams
• New Inland Oil Spill Contingency Plans and COFRs
• Jobs and Exams
• Newsroom