Protecting Waterways with Expert Spill Response

Efficient and effective spill response is essential to protecting ecosystems, wildlife, and public health. Fast water adds unique challenges to spill containment and cleanup, requiring specialized training and expertise. WRI Environmental Response ensures safety and efficiency in spill mitigation, setting the standard for Inland OSRO’s nationwide.

Inland Spill Resonse
Setting Boom on the Middle Fork of the Flathead River
Inland Oil Spill Response
Towing Boom on a River-WRI

Expert Training for Effective Spill Response

A slow or ineffective spill response can lead to environmental damage, safety risks, and costly cleanup efforts. WRI’s Inland Spill Response and Fastwater Oil Spill Response Training equips responders with the hands-on skills needed to contain and mitigate spills in dynamic water environments. From boom deployment to jet boat operations, our courses ensure teams are prepared to act quickly and effectively.

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Comprehensive Planning, Response,
& Training Solutions

24/7 Inland & Fastwater Spill Response

WRI’s Environmental Response Team is available 24/7, 365 days a year to respond to inland oil spills and fastwater emergencies nationwide. With specialized equipment and expert personnel, we ensure rapid and effective spill containment and recovery whenever and wherever it’s needed.

Integrated GIS Response

With worldwide satellite connectivity, GIS is a game changer. In responses, both large and small, personnel can share and view live data from the field or the ICP. Explore our live map and fill out your own recon survey to get a taste of how powerful this can be.

24/7 Response

Around-the-clock availability for inland and fastwater spill emergencies across the U.S.

Rapid Deployment Fleet

Motorized and non-motorized boats, skimmers, containment boom, and mobile storage ready at a moment’s notice.

Expert-Led Teams

Experienced personnel trained in emergency response and environmental protection.

Nationwide Experience

Proven track record across high-impact incidents in Montana, Kentucky, California, and beyond.

Fastwater Capabilities

Specialized tools and tactics for complex, high-flow water conditions.

Digital Response Network

Whitewater Rescue Institute (WRI) has partnered with Rapid Response Systems, Acme Environmental, and Leading Edge Environmental to build an integrated network of cutting-edge digital tools and trained response teams. This collaboration is designed to transform environmental emergency response by leveraging real-time data sharing, advanced communication platforms, and coordinated deployment strategies. Together, the partners aim to bring environmental incident management fully into the digital age—enabling faster response times, improved situational awareness, and more effective protection of communities and ecosystems.

Oil Spill Training Center
24-hour Spill Response
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