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ACME in Action: Northern Oklahoma Oil Spill

On June 2nd, 2023, ACME Environmental responded to an oil spill that had severely impacted a creek and several surrounding properties in Northern Oklahoma. The spill originated from an area upstream of Nine mile-creek, where oil-contaminated soil was being dumped at a dump site by an environmental waste disposal company. Due to a high amount of heavy rainfall in the area, the weight of the contaminated soil, approximating 3,000 barrels, caused the barriers in place at this facility to fail. This ended in the integrity of the barriers becoming weakened, causing the sides to blow out. Consequently, the waste traveled downstream roughly six miles, impacting three properties off-site of the dump site, impacting farmlands near houses, destroying culverts, and damaging roads along the creek. In conclusion, this required comprehensive remediation efforts due to environmental and regulatory concerns.
2024 Spill Control Association of America (SCAA) Meeting and Conference

ACME Environmental is proud to be a sponsor of the 2024 Spill Control Association of America (SCAA) annual meeting on July 31-August 1 in Ypsilanti, Michigan. This year’s event marks SCAA’s 51st year of representing the interests and voices of all groups in the emergency spill response industry. Founded in 1973, this national organization has been a prominent influence of the industry’s best practices and is fully committed to educating, advocating, and engaging with industry clients, as well as state and government entities involved in emergency spill response. This annual meeting is taking place at the Ann Arbor Marriot Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest, which is surrounded by breathtaking views of Ford Lake and Eagle Crest Gold Course’s 18-hole championship course.
Environmental Remediation Techniques for Contaminated Soil

At ACME Environmental, we understand the critical importance of preserving and restoring our environment through environmental remediation. Unfortunately, when an oil spill occurs on land, it poses a significant threat to the ecosystem, wildlife, and surrounding communities. Prompt and effective environmental remediation techniques are essential to mitigate the damage caused by such incidents. In this article, we delve into what land remediation after an oil spill entails and explore common techniques employed by contractors and oil spill response companies to clean up these environmental disasters.
Choosing the Right Oil Spill Containment Products

Oil spill containment is crucial for the oil and gas industry. This is due to the significant impact it has on economic, environmental, and regulatory issues. Oil spills cause severe damage to marine and terrestrial ecosystems, which affects wildlife, water sources, and communities. Effective containment methods are prominent when mitigating the potential impact of an oil spill. Effective methods also help preserve biodiversity and ensuring the health and safety of the environment. Economically, oil spills result in financial losses for companies, including costs of cleaning, compensation, legal fines, and reputational damage. Considering implementation of preventive measures for oil spill containment does not only help companies cohere with legal requirements. It can also prove proper corporate responsibility and environmental preservation.
ACME Environmental at IOSC and ETFC 2024

During the week of May 13th, 2024, ACME Environmental attended and exhibited at both the International Oil Spill Conference (IOSC) in New Orlean’s, LA, and TCEQ’s Environmental Trade Fair and Conference (TCEQ) in Austin, TX. Both shows were well attended events that provided ACME with the opportunities to meet with new and old colleagues in our industry, while showcasing new and exciting service and product offerings with each! This week was an achievement for ACME Environmental. For the first time ever, ACME Environmental was able to spread out and cover multiple shows at once in two different states.
Secondary Containment: What is it and how is it used?

Secondary containment refers to the implementation of additional protective measures to contain and control potential spills. It acts as a secondary line of defense, preventing the spread of hazardous substances in the event of a primary containment failure. ACME Environmental designs and installs state-of-the-art secondary containment systems tailored to the specific needs of our clients.
Ex-Situ Remediation Soil Shredder

This video provides a close look at ACME Environmental's Ex-Situ Remediation. This shredding machine has been customized with internal sprayers to apply our oxidation solution directly to the oil contaminated soil.
Who is ACME Environmental?

Want to know more about ACME Environmental and the different product and service offerings we can provide you and your team? Check out this video and learn all about who ACME is and how we can help you and your team!
Oil Spill Responders: What Separates ACME Environmental from the Rest?

Discover what sets ACME Environmental apart as premier oil spill responders and how we are committed to providing our customers quality environmental products and services. Whether we're building you custom manufactured containment boom, responding to an emergency oil spill event, or remediating compacted soil with our ex-situ oxidation process, ACME is there to help restore the environment and ecosystem. With over 56 years of experience in equipment manufacturing and training required by the USCG Oil Spill Removal Organization (OSRO) program, we are the experienced contractor you need when it comes to containment and recovery. Explore our unique qualities, expert team, and rapid response capabilities for effective oil spill management and other environmental services.
Boom School – Spring 2026

ACME Environmental and Rapid Response Systems are hosting a four day boom school at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa, October 27-30th, 2025. This hybrid course will incorporate both classroom and field training utilizing successfully proven deployment and response tactics and strategies. Students will learn the best practices for utilizing the latest solutions by using mixed technologies to produce better incident action plans in an event, improve communication, and strengthen their ability to execute their current preplanned response strategies. Don't miss out, register your team today!
What is an OSRO and Why are They Important?

The US Coast Guard Oil Spill Removal Organization, or OSRO, was created following OPA 90 and the Exxon Valdez oil spill to ensure that companies would have sufficient response personnel and equipment in the event of an oil spill. Learn more about this initiative and how is sets companies like ACME apart from other spill responders who aren't certified OSROs!