Accordion side navigation Office of Spill Prevention and Response About OSPR Enforcement Grants, Outreach Laws, Regulations News, Publications Preparedness, Planning, Exercises Response Resources Restoration (NRDA) Science, Wildlife Spill Prevention Volunteer Program Cal Spill Watch McGrath Summary Spill Location. (click to enlarge) LOCATION: McGrath Lake and McGrath State Beach, Ventura County. DATE: December 25, 1993 INCIDENT SUMMARY: A pipeline break resulted in the release of approximately 87,150 gallons of crude oil. The oil entered McGrath Lake and eventually the Pacific Ocean. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Berry Petroleum Company. NATURAL RESOURCE TRUSTEES: California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife; California Dept. of Parks and Recreation; United States Fish and Wildlife Service. RESOURCES IMPACTED: Birds (206 collected); riparian habitat; coastal habitat. SETTLEMENT DETAILS: The trustees settled the NRDA portion of the case for $1.4 million. STATUS OF RESTORATION: Final Restoration Plan completed. Restoration projects now in progress; see plan for details. Available Documents Final Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment (PDF)(opens in new tab) Contact Bruce Joab Bruce.Joab@wildlife.ca.gov (916) 826-0166