Chek Development Construction Company; San Pablo Bay

San Pablo Bay | 1987-May-07

Initial Notification: At 0430 on May 7, 1987, heavy black oil was sighted in a marshy area approximately 3 miles inland from the mouth of Las Gallinas Creek, which empties directly into San Pablo Bay. A survey by the U.S. Coast Guard of the marsh indicated that the black oil stretched a distance of 600 meters and could be seen throughout the marshland area. The Coast Guard notified appropriate Federal, state, and local agencies of the incident. California Department of Fish and Game representatives reported to the scene to advise the Coast Guard On-Scene Coordinator of the state's particular wildlife and environmental concerns. The Chek Development Construction Company took financial responsibility for the incident. Cleanup commenced at 0600. Further surveys by the Coast Guard indicated that the oil was confined to the area of the marsh. USCG district 12.