A unique 2-day Shoreline Response Workshop was held in July 2022 to create interactive and inclusive spill response learning for a range of participants. US Navy Region Northwest (NRNW) led this workshop in lieu of a triennial Worst Case Discharge Table Top Exercise (WCDTTX), which was open to the larger northwest (NW) Area Committee (NWAC) community. The Navy On Scene Coordinator Representative (NOSC) led a 10 month design process with a broad team of state and federal agencies, industry, Oil Spill Removal Organizations (OSROs), consultants. This in person workshop involved 40 participants from a range of state and federal agencies, four tribes, industry, and two OSROs. Day 1 focused on interactive instruction on oiled shoreline response issues, assessment and treatment options, and emerging oiled shoreline technologies. Small group breakouts maximized collaboration after each module to allow practice on issues just learned. Small group composition ensured representation from each of the organizations. Day 2 morning field exercise was followed by an afternoon interactive panel session and tabletop exercise. For the field exercise, each team was assigned a shoreline segment with maps, forms and tools to assess their segment and generate potential oiled shoreline treatment techniques, as well as identifying ecological, cultural and logistical considerations and constraints. An expert panel discussion led the afternoon, focused on management of shoreline assessment and cleanup programs within the context of the Incident Command System (ICS) and “Planning P”. Participants practiced Shoreline Cleanup Assessment Technique (SCAT) Shoreline Treatment Recommendations (STRs) and how to incorporate into preparation for the Tactics Meeting. Recommendations were captured on the ICS-215 Operational Planning form and included in mock ICS-204 Assignments. Lessons learned include: benefits of using a newer model for SCAT training, and opportunities for team building among the Unified Command organizations, all while practicing ICS. This model encourages productive engagement across the spill community and has the same potential for many other applications.

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