RANGER ACTIVITIES DIVISION
MORNING REPORT
Attention: Directorate
Regional and Park Chief Rangers, USPP, BIFC, FLETC
CC: RAD Information Net
Day/date: Friday, April 7, 1989
INCIDENTS
89-59 - Kenai Fjords - Follow-up on Oil Spill
The leading edge of the main oil slick has been reported 40 miles south of
Gore Point and is tracking southwest at 15 to 18 miles per day under present
conditions. It's expected that it will reach Kodiak Island within five
days. There is now an oil sheen on most of the rocks along outer portions
of the park's peninsulas and bays, and an oil mousse can be found throughout
the Chiswell Islands off Cape Resurrection and the Pye Islands at the south
end of the park (see attached map). Winds of 25 to 30 knots from the
southeast are forecast for Saturday, which would push the oil toward the
park. (Dave Ames, Actin Regional Director, ARO, and John Quinley, Public
Affairs, ARO).
89-63 - Organ Pipe Cactus - Follow-up on Burglary
Investigators have determined that the park residence was burglarized by
three Mexican juveniles who have been involved in burglaries, thefts and
drug activities in areas around the border. Two of the three are in custody
in a Mexican jail; the third, thought to be the ringleader, is still at
large. The VCR has been recovered. It is doubtful that the three will be
tried for this crime due to their age and the difficulties involved in
extradition. (Ed Lopez, CR, ORPI, via Herb Gercke, RAD/WRO).
89-65 - North Cascades - Gas Spill
At noon on the 6th, a park employee found dead grass around the gas tank in
Marblemount Campground and discovered that the ground was saturated with
gasoline. A check of the 500-gallon tank, which had been filled a few days
previously, revealed that a total of only seven gallons remained within and
that the tank would not hold air pressure. The DOT environmental officer in
Portland and the US Coast Guard have been notified; the state's department
of ecology will also be contacted. There is no runoff from the spill. The
initial plan will be to stop any possible flow should the water table rise,
then remove the tank and saturated soil. (Jon Jarvis, NOCA, via Mark
Forbes, RAD/PNRO).
FIRE ACTIVITY
No report today.
STAFF STATUS
Halainen out of office on RFP evaluation panel through next week, Healy and
Ringgold at Midwest Region chief ranger's conference at Pipestone, Butts in
Denver for meeting with USFS, Loach in Atlanta at ARPA meeting. Steve
Hodapp is the acting chief, Branch of Resource and Visitor Protection.
Prepared by WASO Division of Ranger Activities
FTS 343-4874/4875 or 202-343-4874/4875