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Burlingame Creek Oil Spill

 
Site Contact:
Michael Szerlog
On-Scene Coordinator

(szerlog.michael@epa.gov)

Site Location:
2155 NE Division
Gresham, OR 97030
 response.epa.gov/BurlingameCreekOilSpill
NRC#: 752858

ODEQ contacted EPA Duty Officer reporting that they were enroute to an oil spill on Burlingame Creek, a tributary of Bever Creek, a tributary of Sandy Hook River, a tributary of the Columbia River. ODEQ agreed to mobilize State response contractors to the scene under a Pollution Removal Funding Authorization (PRFA) issued by EPA Duty Officer. ODEQ reported that the source of the spill is unknown and that the oil is flowing through the Gresham Golf Course. It was reported that several Mallard ducks were found dead in the oiled creek.

Spill estimate increased to 300 gallons based upon volume of oil recovered.


Near storm system outfall One of the free-product collection points on the creek Another collection point and weathered oil. Another location where free product is collecting. OSP Trooper retreiving a dead mallard duck from the creek. A collection location the following day after heavy rainfall. A stretch of the creek one day following rainfall. Oil in the slow water area of creek behind community college. Oil in slow water area boomed off Residual sheen still present at outfall. Mousse and debris in upper reach of the creek after removal and weekend rains. Residual sheen on upper reaches of creek. Another shot of mousse/debris after weekend rains.
For additional information, visit the Pollution Report (POLREPS) section.