The NEPCO 140 Oil Spill Legacy | Albany News

In 1976, the NEPCO 140 ran aground in the St. Lawrence River, spilling 300,000 gallons of crude oil and triggering a four-month, $8 million cleanup that left lasting scars on wildlife and ecosystems. Thousands of fish and birds died, and despite nature’s slow recovery, oil stains still linger today. The disaster birthed Save the River, an organization now warning that with rising shipping traffic—even through icy winters—the region remains dangerously unprepared for another catastrophe. Fifty years later, they’re fighting to ensure the river never faces this again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/45a5ff3727abd6b8