News and Alerts » June 2010

Non-Profits Working Tirelessly In Gulf Oil Spill Need Your Help And Your Donations!

We were pleased to see CNN's recent report regarding AZA's offer of experts to assist in caring for the wildlife victims of the oil spill in the Gulf.

We would also like to recognize some of the non-profits who have been working tirelessly since the day of the spill with little fanfare, resources or support. If you can spare a day or two to volunteer, or a few dollars to donate to cover some of their costs, we know your help would be greatly appreciated.

The Audubon Society, which is affiliated with the Louisiana Coastal Initiative, is making its Center for Birds of Prey in Florida available for bird cleansing and rehabilitation. Elsewhere, Audubon said it was gearing up to mobilize volunteers and provide assistance as the oil reaches land in Louisiana and elsewhere.

Other local organizations also are gathering and training volunteers:

The Alabama Coastal Foundation is collecting contact information from volunteers for cleanup efforts along the Alabama coast should the oil spill reach the state's shores. Call 251-990-6002.

The Mobile Bay National Estuary Program is looking for volunteers to help reduce the potential impact of the oil spill in Mobile Bay. Call 251-431-6409.

The Mobile Baykeeper is collecting contact information for volunteers to respond anywhere along the Gulf Coast, if needed. Call 251-433-4229.

Save Our Seabirds is a Florida bird rescue group that is looking for volunteers and support as its response team prepares to help oiled wildlife. Call 941-388-3010.

International Bird Rescue & Research Center. These wildlife rescue experts are on the ground.

Other groups and organizations include:

Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research

Coalition to Restore Costal Louisiana

Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida