Bayou Couba Oil Spill; Salvador State WMA, Louisiana

Salvador State WMA, Louisiana | 2008-Apr-14

Initial Notification: On Monday, 14 April 2008, the Regional NOAA Scientific Support Coordinator (SSC) was notified by USCG Sector New Orleans of a small spill near Bayou Couba in South Louisiana. The Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's office (LOSCO) also provided prompt notification and updates. At the time it was reported as a small spill, maybe 4 to 5 bbls, and contained. There were no issues identified that required direct NOAA support. Since then, there has been on-scene investigation by the USCG, and the USCG has asked for assistance relative to the response and cleanup. One concern identified was marsh and vegetation impacts during the cleanup (OSRO cut trees down/paths made in vegetation). USCG plans an overflight of the impacted area. The NOAA SSC will meet with the USCG in the morning. The location of the spill is within the Salvador State Wildlife Management Area.