Accordion side navigation Office of Spill Prevention and Response About OSPR Enforcement Grants, Outreach Laws, Regulations News, Publications Preparedness, Planning, Exercises Response Resources Restoration (NRDA) Science, Wildlife Spill Prevention Volunteer Program Cal Spill Watch Avila I Summary Location of the Avila I spill. A creek bank with new plantings. LOCATION: Avila Beach, San Luis Obispo County. DATE: August 3, 1992 INCIDENT SUMMARY: A pipeline break resulted in the spill of approximately 24,200 gallons of crude oil. Oil flowed down a gully, over a cliff face, and into the Pacific Ocean. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: Unocal NATURAL RESOURCE TRUSTEES: California Department of Fish and Wildlife; United States Fish and Wildlife Service. RESOURCES IMPACTED: Birds (84 recovered, including 11 Brown Pelicans); sea otters (5 oiled); fish (including king salmon). SETTLEMENT DETAILS: The trustees settled the NRDA portion of the case for $1.4 million. STATUS OF RESTORATION: Restoration projects completed; see Available Documents for details. Available Documents Final Report - Restoration Actions Within The San Luis Obispo Creek Watershed March, 2008 (PDF) Final Damage Assessment and Restoration Plan - Restoration Actions Within The San Luis Obispo Creek Watershed June, 1999 (PDF) Sea Otter Restoration Plan Contact Bruce Joab Bruce.Joab@wildlife.ca.gov (916) 826-0166