Avila I

• LOCATION: Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo County.
• DATE: August 3, 1992
• INCIDENT SUMMARY: A pipeline break resulted in the spill of approximately 24,200 gallons of crude oil. Oil flowed down a gully, over a cliff face, and into the Pacific Ocean.
• RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Unocal
• NATURAL RESOURCE TRUSTEES: California Department of Fish and Wildlife; United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
• RESOURCES IMPACTED: Birds (84 recovered, including 11 Brown Pelicans); sea otters (5 oiled); fish (including king salmon).
• SETTLEMENT DETAILS: The trustees settled the NRDA portion of the case for $1.4 million.
• STATUS OF RESTORATION: Restoration projects completed; see Available Documents for details.

Available Documents

• Final Report - Restoration Actions Within The San Luis Obispo Creek Watershed March, 2008 (PDF)
• Final Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan - Restoration Actions Within The San Luis Obispo Creek Watershed June, 1999 (PDF)
• Sea Otter Restoration Plan

Contact

Michael Anderson
Email: Michael.Anderson@wildlife.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 375-6672