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 through April 30, 2020 have been postponed. Please see a letter from Chief of Preparedness Drills and Exercises guidance related to COVID-19 (PDF) (updated March 16, 2020)

OSPR News

• Refugio Beach Oil Spill - Draft Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan released; Virtual public meetings set for May 13th
• ABANDONED & DERELICT VESSELS - Oil Spill Task Force identifies recommendations in Blue Ribbon Program report (PDF).
• Slight Dip in California Sea Otter Numbers, According to 2019 Survey Results
• Cosco Busan Oil Spill Trustee Council publishes newsletter updating restoration projects in San Francisco Bay Area (PDF)
• OSPR PROGRAM REPORT – Illustrated document highlighting OSPR’s efforts to prevent, prepare and respond to oil spills statewide (PDF)

Quick Links

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