Oil Spill Response Communication Workshops to be Held in California

California’s Boating Clean & Green program is offering free oil spill response communication workshops for marinas and yacht clubs in Vallejo and McClellan, California.

The courses will cover California’s oil spill response structure, grant opportunities, third-party claim processes, oil spill kits, California’s Marinas and Yacht Clubs Spill Response Communication Packet, and other tool and resources.

Information will be presented by Bob Butchart and Casey Meredith, maritime emergency services coordinators from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services; Vivian Matuk, environmetal boating program coordinator from the State Parks Division of Boating and Waterways and California Coastal Commission; and Cindy Murphy, grants contract manager from the Department of Fish and Wildlife Office of Spill Prevention and Response.

The classes will be held on May 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Vallejo Yacht Club and on May 17, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the McClellan Training Center. Registration is required and must be completed by May 4 for the Vallejo class and May 14 for the McClellan class. To register contact, Vivian Matuk at 415/904-6905 or vmatuk@coastal.ca.gov.