re: more barges loose - another one hit the old bridge

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LSUdad doesnt know wtf he's talking about

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I got a call from a friend yesterday and we talked about this, he said the USCG can't put a number on how often things that should be reported and are not. In isolated waterways, damages are done/ spills/ illegal dumping/ etc. are not reported. With closer monitoring cameras, water sampling and newer equipment, they have a better handle on this. Just like the DEQ's use of the "Hawk." Many times reports are turned in by someone other than the person/persons doing the act. Disgruntle employees many times or someone looking for a reward. You might remember hazardous waste being dumped less than a mile from downtown BTR into the Mississippi River (A fueling company), or when PCBs were found in Capitol Lake and Devils Swamp.
Like I said, many companies have added over the years cameras and night vision cameras, for records and use if needed. Cutbacks on manpower have added this option.

USCG are still finding tank slops, damage done by vessels. Not as much now, but still being done.