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The Pacific States - British Columbia
Oil Spill Task Force

The Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force was authorized by a Memorandum of Cooperation signed in 1989 by the Governors of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and California and the Premier of British Columbia following the Nestucca and Exxon Valdez oil spills. These events highlighted their common concerns regarding oil spill risks and the need for cooperation across shared borders. In June 2001 a revised Memorandum of Cooperation was adopted to include the State of Hawaii and expand our focus to spill preparedness and prevention needs of the 21st century. Now in our second decade, we provide a forum where Task Force Members can work with stakeholders from the Western US and Canada to implement regional initiatives that protect 56,660 miles of coastline from Alaska to California and the Hawaiian archipelago. This site describes who we are and what we do to accomplish that goal.

Current Interests Headlines

NEW Bunkering Video!
The Task Force is proud to present a new and updated video on best bunkering practices. Produced by the Maritime Training Services and funded by Washington Department of Ecology and California's Office of Spill Prevention and Response, this video demonstrates best practices for transferring fuel to vessels. The video is available to view on line or download for free. Click here for details.

SAVE THE DATE: Annual Meeting in fall 2013. "Emerging Issues in West Coast Spill Prevention, Preparedness and Response"
The Pacific States/B.C. Oil Spill Task Force Annual Meeting is taking place Wednesday, September 25th 2013 at the Seattle Public Library in Seattle, Washington. This year's topics include changes in fuel transport; characteristics of emerging energy products; arctic spill prevention and more. Click here for more details.

Read the 2012-2013 The Pacific States/British Columbia Oil Spill Task Force 2012-2013 Annual Work Plan
(pdf, 535k)

Learning from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill of National Significance

Member Agencies

Alaska Dept of Environmental Conservation	British Columbia Ministry of Environment	California Department of Fish & Game

Hawaii Department of Health	Oregon Dept Environmental Quality	Washington Department of Ecology