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Oil Spill Prevention & Response

MassDEP prepares for oil spills by placing equipment trailers in local communities. We train local officials to use the equipment and protect sensitive areas.

MassDEP works with other groups, such as the U.S. Coast Guard and local firefighters, to plan for possible oil spills. We identify areas that need protection like bird nesting areas and fish spawning grounds. We train with the local community so that we will be prepared in the event of a spill.

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Top tasks

Marine Oil Spill Prevention & Response Grant Program  Report a spill or environmental emergency  Find Oil Spill Trailer Locations 

What you need to know

Advisory Committee  Climate Resiliency  Preparing for an Oil Spill  Buzzards Bay Vessel Transit Requirements  Oil Spill Response Resources  Spill Response Equipment in Coastal Communities  2003 Bouchard Oil Spill in Buzzards Bay  Past Training: Resource Material  Spills - Emergency Preparedness and Response 

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