Press Release
Federal, State Natural Resource Agencies Receive $27.5 Million to Restore Delaware River from 2004 Oil Spill Impacts
Federal and state agencies have received $5 million to restore conditions for fish, birds, sensitive habitats, wildlife and recreational use of the Delaware River areas impacted in 2004 by an oil spill from the vessel Athos I. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware collectively have received the funds from the U. S. Coast Guard Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund for nine restoration projects.


