The following is the text of a news release from the U.S. Coast Guard:
(NEW ORLEANS) — The Army Corps of Engineers has opened Lock and Dam 25 on the Upper Mississippi River near St. Louis on Wednesday.
An estimated 50 gallons of diesel was discharged into Lock and Dam 25. Environmental Restoration crews have completed cleanup operations in response to the spill.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
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(NEW ORLEANS) — The Army Corps of Engineers closed Lock and Dam 25 due to diesel in the water on the Upper Mississippi River near St. Louis, Mo., on Wednesday.
An estimated 2,074 gallons of diesel was reportedly released by the towing vessel Jerry Jarrett while transiting the lock and dam.
The lock and dam is closed to river traffic to keep the diesel contained. Environmental Restoration has been dispatched by the responsible party and is en route.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.
