The spill spread over 7 miles (11 km) of coastline, including Refugio and El Capitán state beaches.

The parks were closed during the clean-up, including during the typically busy Memorial Day weekend.

[5] An update to the 1979 General Plan which included an inventory of wildlife, historic, and archeological assets and an outline of issues and concerns was started in 2024.

El Capitán State Beach and Gaviota State Park will be included in the recommendations for modernizing the infrastructure, adapting to climate change impacts and providing sustainable recreational opportunities.

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