Oil spill at Point Wells – update
The Washington State Department of Ecology issued an Update on the Foss Maritime barge spill at Point Wells. Clean-up operations continue, although greatly reduced in scope. The cause of the 4,800 gallon spill of fuel oil is under investigation.
Source: HK Law
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