SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Assemblyman Mark Leno (D-San Francisco) made the following statement on the Cosco Busan oil spill in the San Francisco Bay:

“I am deeply saddened by the contamination and destruction caused by the Cosco Busan crash and ensuing oil spill into our beautiful bay, and will do everything I can to rally every available resource to clean up its effects on our precious natural resources and wildlife. I am working in tandem with local, state and national officials, including the command post at Fort Mason and the Governor’s Office, to expedite clean-up efforts and coordination among agencies.  This afternoon I will be joining the Coast Guard and agency officials, including pollution control officers, in a helicopter tour for areas in San Francisco, Marin and the East Bay to view the scope of the contamination so we can further develop our containment strategies. My Assembly colleagues and I remain vigilant in our pursuit of answers as to why this disaster occurred, how we can contain the damage it’s causing, and how we can prevent it in the future.”

“Please join me in the clean-up effort.  There will be volunteer trainings conducted by the Department of Fish and Game beginning tomorrow in San Francisco, Marin and the East Bay so concerned residents can participate in the clean-up effort.  For more information, please check out my website at: www.assembly.ca.gov/leno  or call (800) 228-5455 or email Volunteer@baykeeper.org.”