This month marks 10 years since the Athos I Oil Spill on the Delaware River.

On November 26, 2004, the single-hulled tanker unknowingly struck a large, submerged anchor while preparing to dock at a refinery in Paulsboro, New Jersey. The anchor punctured the vessel’s bottom, resulting in the discharge of over 260,000 gallons of crude oil into the Delaware River and nearby tributaries. Approximately 280 miles of shoreline were oiled in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, and more than 11,500 birds were killed. NOAA, along with other federal, state, and local agencies, assessed the environmental and recreational impacts of the spill and, in 2010, received $27.5 million for restoration. This money is funding 10 restoration projects that will improve the environment and economy around the Delaware River watershed. Over the next few weeks, NOAA will be telling the story of Athos I from response to restoration. Please see Athos I Oil Spill on the Delaware River to view the impacts, hear from our experts and partners, and learn about our progress. We will also be providing regular updates on social media. For more information contact Katie.Wagner@noaa.gov. Go back to OR&R Weekly Report.