Oil spill containment progress along Pine River in Canada
Cleanup crews rapidly contained the Pine River spill with booms and absorbent pads as oil moved slowly downstream. By Friday, officials reported containment in a second boom near Mt Lemoray, with 900 barrels recovered and Western Canada Spill Services aiding the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Canada _ Spill Services Ltd
Fred Kuipers
Lands and Environment
Pembina
WCSS
Mt. Lemoray
Oil spill response in Chetwynd area continues under regional oversight
The Provincial Regional Emergency Operations Centre coordinated the response with Pembina District of Chetwynd and ministry staff. By Aug 7 the centre was deactivated with monitoring shifted to regional Environment Ministry. Pipeline segment removed for Edmonton inspection and Pembina to re energize only after Oil and Gas Commission approval. Water supplies arrive from Sukunka River and BC Rail water hauling planned. Angling closed on Pine River and tributaries. safe to fish in Murray and Sukunka Rivers. Rivers near spill unsafe for recreation. wildlife dead and oil coated birds. months expected for full wildlife survey. No volunteers needed at this time.
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Bob Kelly
Pembina
Oil and Gas Commission
Chetwynd
Sukunka
BC Rail
Pine River
Murray
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Pembina Petroleum
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