Manatee County Government
Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Watch
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has yet to impact Manatee County. Manatee County officials continue to monitor the situation in the Gulf of Mexico and has created a strategy to combat any potential issues that might arise in the local waterways or beaches. As of yet, there has been no impact to public safety or wildlife. Coastal areas, beaches and local fishing areas are all safe for residents and visitors.
Please check back regularly for up-to-date news on the spill, the presence or absence of oil in Manatee County, important contact information and details on volunteering. This page will be updated on a regular basis as the situation continues to unfold.
Photo of Coquina Beach by Dotty Motta
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Who to Contact
| Manatee County "Oil Watch Hotline" | 941-749-3547 |
| Florida Oil Spill Information Line | 1-888-337-3569 |
| Public Information, Resources and Volunteer Registration | 1-866-448-5816 |
| Wildlife Distress Line | 1-866-557-1401 |
| Media and Government Inquiries | 1-985-902-5231 |
| Trans Ocean Hotline | 1-832-587-8554 |
| General Assistance for Vendors, Vessels of Opportunity | 1-281-366-5511 |
Manatee County Press Releases and Public Updates
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- State Advisory Report June 30, 2010 (PDF, 57 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 29. 2010 (PDF, 58 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 28, 2010 (PDF, 144 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 27, 2010 (PDF, 70 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 25, 2010 (PDF, 78 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 22, 2010 (PDF, 78 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 20, 2010 (PDF, 66 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 15, 2010 (PDF, 148 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 14, 2010 (PDF, 69 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 10, 2010 (PDF, 71 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 9, 2010 (PDF, 70 KB)
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- State Advisory Report June 7, 2010 (PDF, 66 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 3, 2010 (PDF, 152 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 2, 2010 (PDF, 151 KB)
- State Advisory Report June 1, 2010 (PDF, 66 KB)
- Manatee County Local Update May 20, 2010 (PDF, 10 KB)
- State Situation Report #21 (PDF, 63 KB)
- State Advisory Report May 19, 2010 (PDF, 163 KB)
- State Advisory Report May 17, 2010 (PDF, 78 KB)
- Manatee County Local Update May 14, 2010 (PDF, 109 KB)
- State Advisory Report May 14, 2010 (PDF, 176 KB)
- Manatee County Local Update May 5, 2010 (PDF, 11 KB)
Deepwater Horizon Boom Deployment
There are no oil-related booms in effect in Manatee County at this time.
Manatee County Beach Conditions
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- Photo by Dotty Motta
Manatee County Beaches are OPEN and beautiful!
Daily beach conditions can be found at MOTE Marine's Beach Conditions Report Website.
You can also call 941-BEACHES or (941) 388-5223 for daily beach reports.
BeachHouse Restaurant on Bradenton Beach.
How You Can Help
At the present time, Manatee County has not mobilized volunteers for the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. However, citizens who would like to volunteer their time are encouraged to:
- Learn more about the County's Oil Watch and information about the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in this brochure.
- Volunteer for the Florida response by signing up with VolunteerFlorida.
- Read Manatee County's message to volunteers for information on current local volunteer needs.
- Frequently Asked Questions about how to volunteer for the response.