Local, state and federal agencies and a private cleanup contractor are continuing their efforts to contain and clean up a diesel fuel spill that happened at Dash Point State Park in Federal Way Thursday night (April 29).
The 300-gallon, privately-owned tank is used to fill construction and other work equipment. A worker with Long Painting noticed nothing unusual when he went into a trailer at the equipment site about 7:45 p.m. Thursday. When he left the trailer about 8:35 p.m., diesel fuel was flowing across a parking lot, into a grassy area, soaking into the ground and going into a creek about 700 feet from where it enters Puget Sound.
The spill was reported to Ecology about 10 p.m. The cause and volume of the spill are under investigation, but initial reports indicate an equipment failure on the tank. It had been filled recently, and the spill emptied the tank.
Cleanup contractor NRC Environmental Services was hired to help contain and clean up the fuel. The company launched a boat to deploy boom in Puget Sound, but the fuel was too thin to recover from the surface of the water.
Oil absorbent boom and pads are in the creek to soak up any additional fuel that seeps from the creek bank into the water.
The King County Sheriff’s Office flew a helicopter over the area and used infrared imaging to get a picture of the spill.
The area of the park where the spill occurred will be closed.
Ecology will continue its investigation and will work with fish and wildlife officials to determine what environmental damage resulted from the spill. Cultural resource and archeological officials also will consult local tribes to ensure cleanup efforts do not cause further damage.
Oil was visible in the surrounding water. Oil spilled in water typically forms oily patches that spread out quickly. These oil slicks can cover many acres of water.
All oil spills cause environmental damage, regardless of size. Oil is toxic to the environment and the damage starts as soon as the oil hits water. A single quart of oil has the potential to foul more than 100,000 gallons of water.
The Coast Guard responded to a report of an overturned 18-foot recreational vessel near Des Moines Wednesday evening, March 31st.
According to the Coast Guard, authorities were notified after a person on shore spotted the overturned boat and called 911 at approximately 7:20 p.m.
The Coast Guard launched an HH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Air Station Port Angeles, and a response boat from Station Seattle to search the area for possible people in the water.
A South King County Fire and Rescue marine unit crew was first on scene and removed four people from the water at 7:35 p.m.
Conditions of the survivors is unknown, as is the cause of the vessel overturning.
| Mar |
| 27 |
| 9:00 am |
The Des Moines Yacht Club will be holding its Marine Swap Meet on Saturday, March 27th from 9am to 3pm, and there are still openings for folks who want to sell boating accessories.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Des Moines Yacht Club Marine Swap Meet
WHEN: Saturday, March 27th from 9am to 3pm
WHERE: Des Moines Yacht Club, located at 22737 Marine View Drive South • Des Moines, WA 98198 • (206) 878-7220
INFO: From a flier:
“Rent Indoor or Outdoor Space and offer your spare parts and boating accessories for sale. Have fun turning your useful but no longer needed boating stuff into cash.
Indoor space availability is limited – reserve your space early!
$35.00 for an indoor space and $15 for an outdoor spot.
Registration Deadline is Saturday, March 20, 2010. No refunds after March 20.
For more information on how to register, click here.
We will need lots of help from members. Please volunteer to help us!”
| Jun ’09 |
| 8 |
| 10:00 am |
World Ocean Day is Monday, June 8th, and Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology Center (MaST) will be holding a celebration from 10am to Noon.
Here are the details:
WHAT: World Ocean Day celebration at MaST
WHEN: Monday, June 8th from 10am to Noon
WHERE: Highline Community College’s Marine Science and Technology Center, located next to Salty’s on Redondo Beach.
INFO: The event features tank tours by Nautilus 6th graders, live video of underwater dives and refreshments.
Highline Community College is proud to join leading educational institutions, conservation organizations, and individuals in dozens of countries around the world to celebrate our shared ocean.
World Oceans Day is an opportunity to celebrate our world ocean and our personal connection to the sea.
Join the celebration!
More information available at the MaST website.
| Mar ’09 |
| 28 |
| 9:00 am |
It’s in its 10th year, is billed as “The Largest Indoor Marine Swap Meet in the Northwest,” and it’s coming Saturday, March 28th from 9am to 3pm at the Des Moines Yacht Club, located at 22737 Marine View Drive.
Here are the details:
WHAT: Des Moines’ Yacht Club Marine Swap Meet
WHEN: Saturday, March 28th, from 9am to 3pm
WHERE: Des Moines Yacht Club, located at 22737 Marine View Drive
INFO: This swap meet will feature products like:
- Marine Equipment
- Accessories
- Electronics
- Tools
- Boats
- Trailers
- Dinghies
- Books and much more
Lunch, snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.
There is still space available, so if you’re interested, call Simon or Yvonne Josowitz at 253-884-1103.
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