McGrath

Summary

• 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

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