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Seafood safety advisory issued following diesel spill in Neva Strait

by Katherine Rose | Mar 29, 2022 | Local News, Syndicated

It’s been over a week since a tugboat ran aground north of Sitka, leading to a large diesel spill. Now that the spring herring run is in full swing, the state is advising against the harvest of herring eggs in some areas where fuel has been seen. Read More

Clean-up efforts conclude for Sitka Sound fuel spill

by KCAW Staff | Mar 4, 2021 | Local News, Syndicated

Hanson Marine removed around 1500 gallons of diesel and oily water from the Haida Lady’s fuel tanks and another nearly 300 gallons of oil from the water nearby. The Coast Guard contracted with the Sitka-based company to conduct clean-up efforts, after noticing a sheen around the sunken fishing vessel on Friday. Read More

Weekend oil spill leaves no trace of a culprit

by Emily Kwong, KCAW | Mar 4, 2015 | Local News, Syndicated

Officials haven’t been able to trace the source of a minor diesel spill in Thomsen Harbor this weekend. Coast Guard MSD Supervisor Mike Wortman said the discharge quantity was less than a gallon and not recoverable. Read More