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.

OSPR News

• Refugio Beach Oil Spill: 10-Year Anniversary Restoration Newsletter (PDF)
• 2025 Oil Spill Response Technology Workshop (PDF) -- View Agenda! (PDF)
• $1.1 Million Restoration Effort to Revitalize Mugu Lagoon Wetlands After 2011 Plane Crash
• Environmental Enhancement Fund Awards $7.5M to Eight Projects (PDF)
• Assembly Bill 148 - Renewable Fuel Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
• ABANDONED & DERELICT VESSELS - Oil Spill Task Force identifies recommendations in Blue Ribbon Program report (PDF)

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