Delaware’s beaches are close to getting an “all clear” following last month’s oil spill in the Delaware Bay.
The state and U.S. Coast Guard are making a final assessment after weeks of cleanup.
Gordon’s Pond, North Shores Beach, Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach are the only sites requiring a final sign off before cleanup is considered complete.
About 75 tons of oily debris have been removed from sites ranging between Dewey Beach to Assateague Island.
The source of the spill is still unknown. TheU.S. Coast Guard continues to analyze oil samples. The responsible party would be required to reimburse the federal government for the cleanup.
The Delaware Audubon Society has offered a $2,000 reward for information about the source of the spill.
The public is encouraged to report any sighting of large tar balls on the shore.
