Ruby – IB Unit 2
In
1999 a freighter crashed onto a
beach during a storm. The new
Carissa leaked 70,000 U.S. gallons of black sticky oil. It leaked from the
beach into the ocean. Over 3,000 shore birds and sea birds were killed. Seals,
fish and shell fish were also killed or affected. If anyone hadn’t helped the
beaches would remain covered in dirty oil, and all sea animals would be killed.
The solution is to prevent oil
spills. Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) monitors ship
traffic, makes disaster plans, and participates in clean up respond and clean up
exercise. DEQ works with other government groups and private companies to
prevent and respond to oil spills. SOLV also has been cleaning Oregon’s beaches
for over 40 years.
My personal action plan is to make
sure that my uncle fixes his boat before he goes on the water.
Ruby,
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you used lots of details about how oil spills are cleaned up. You have a great plan to work with your uncle.
Ms. Luria
Dear Ruby,
ReplyDeleteI like how you talked a lot about oil spills.
Love,lexi