177 Incident Responses
Over $130M in Restoration Funds
2,121 Metric Tons of Marine Debris Removed
2,960 People Trained in Preparedness and Response
Develop scientific solutions to keep the coasts clean from threats of oil, chemicals, and marine debris.
177 Incident Responses
Over $130M in Restoration Funds
2,121 Metric Tons of Marine Debris Removed
2,960 People Trained in Preparedness and Response
151 Incident Responses
$114M in Restoration Funds
3,015 Metric Tons of Marine Debris Removed
2,576 People Trained in Preparedness and Response
The Office of Response and Restoration was one of the agencies in the response to the 2010 collapse of the Deepwater Horizon oil platform which led to the tragic loss of 11 lives and the largest oil spill in U.S. waters. Even after the event was no longer in headlines, the Office and its partner agencies remained hard at work conducting studies and restoration projects. Visit our information guide to learn more.