Unified Command Established for Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen Response

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:13:27 +0000
Environmental Protection

A Unified Command has been established in Brunswick, Georgia to coordinate response actions for the ongoing Brunswick East River Mystery Sheen (BERMS) investigation. The multi-agency response, including US Coast Guard, EPA, and Georgia DNR, has been working since February 2019 to identify the source and contain any discharge. Spill response contractors are actively working to locate and secure the source to prevent environmental impacts.