Oil Spill into Johnson Bayou; Southwest Louisiana

Johnson Bayou, LA | 2026-Jun-17

Initial Notification: On June 11, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) received notification of an oil spill in Johnson Bayou, Louisiana. An estimated less than 50 barrels of oil spilled into the marsh and shoreline adjacent to the Sabine National Wildlife Refuge. An estimated 120 barrels are in containment berm to be pumped by an oil spill removal organization (OSRO). The USCG and OSRO are onsite conducting cleanup. The NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) is responding remotely. The responsible party is Apollo Energy.