We are still looking for organizations to give a short lecture presentation at our reception on November 6th, and also organizations to donate our proceeds to. Please take a look at this list of organizations and the work they are doing and let us know who we should work with.
The list (in progress):
LA Gulf Response: http://www.lagulfresponse.org/
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The list (in progress):
LA Gulf Response: http://www.lagulfresponse.org/
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For now it seems the best way to help the clean up effort is to raise awareness and donate funds to organizations with the volunteers and resources to make a difference.
Wildlife & Clean Up Disclaimer:
Do not attempt disaster clean ups or wildlife rehabilitation without the proper training, as the oil and by-products of oil disasters & response can be hazardous to your health. Attempting habitat or wildlife clean ups without proper training may further harm habitats & wildlife, and put you in danger. As of now, British Petroleum controls official clean up and oiled wildlife efforts. Their hot-lines and volunteer sign-ups are overwhelmed. Please consider helping out instead by organizing in your own community.
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A repost of from the Sierra Club of response information:
DISASTER RESPONSE INFORMATION
National & Gulf-Wide
Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Response Unified Command (BP & Government Agencies)
To report oiled or injured wildlife: 866.557.1401 To report oil on land or boom issues: 866.448.5816 To make technological or solution suggestions: 281.366.5511 To discuss spill related damage claims: 800.440.0858 For response-related inquiries: 985.902.5231 or 985.902.5240 To learn about volunteer opportunities in all areas and what training is required: 866.448.5816
NOAA National Ocean Service Emergency response page
NOAA National Ocean Service
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA)
http://www.noaa.gov For NOAA media inquiries, please contact Keeley Belva at keeley.belva@noaa.gov or 301.713.3066
Oil Pollution Act (OPA) Fact Sheet
“Know Your Rights: Damage Recovery After the BP Oil Drilling Disaster”
Provided by Advocates for Environmental Human Rights
650 Poydras Street, Suite 2523 New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 Tel. 504.799.3060 Fax 504.799.3061
Oil Spill Academic Task Force
The Oil Spill Academic Task Force (OSATF) will bring together resources of Florida's academic institutions to assist the State of Florida and the Gulf region in preparing for and responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The partner institutions will coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other state and federal agencies.
Tri-State
For more information on wildlife recovery efforts and disaster response.
OilSpillVolunteers.com
www.oilspillvolunteers.com Boom problem reports: http://dwabrams.com/booms/ Daily status & News & more Volunteer registration form & Volunteer opportunitiesFlorida
Department of Environmental Protection - Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas (CAMA)
Charged with leading the Florida effort of oil spill preparation and response.
Florida State University – Coastal & Marine Laboratory
Information about the spill and OSATF initiatives
Oil Spill Academic Task Force (OSATF)
The OSATF will bring together resources of Florida's academic institutions to assist the State of Florida and the Gulf region in preparing for and responding to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The partner institutions will coordinate with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and other state and federal agencies.
Departmental of Environmental Protection Point of Contact
Shelley Yaun, Environmental Administrator 850-245-8422 http://www.dep.state.fl.us/water/contacts.htm
Oil Spill Shorebirds Best Practices
Guidelines for any beach cleanup during nesting season
Louisiana
Louisiana Emergency Response
The state’s online resource for information about our response to the oil spill, general information for the public and updates for the media.
Louisiana Department of Fisheries & Wildlife
To report oiled wildlife: 1-866-557-1401 (Deepwater Horizon Unified Command). Messages will be checked hourly. To discuss spill related damage: Call 1-800-440-0858 (Deepwater Horizon Unified Command) To request volunteer information or report oiled shoreline: 1-866-448-5816 (Deepwater Horizon Unified Command)
Louisiana Marine Mammal Stranding Network
Louisiana Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries
To report a stranded dolphin, whale or manatee 1-800-442-2511 (24hrs. 7 days a week)
SCHOLR (Student Coalition to Help the Oil Leak Relief) @ LSU
A group of student organizations on LSU's campus got together to determine what role our organizations, as well as the LSU student community, can play in providing relief efforts for the recent oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. The purpose of this group is to provide accurate information regarding the series of events that led up to the leak, up to date information on the status of the leak and coastal Louisiana environment, inform students of volunteer opportunities, as well as provide a network for students to communicate and announce their efforts.
lsuoilresponse@gmail.com
Offers of Expertise and Other Help: Lauren Farrell, LPC, LMFT Therapy to help those hurt by oil disaster lafpvi@yahoo.com
504.430.1104
Mississippi
Mississippi Department of Marine Resources 2010 Oil Spill Incident Response & Information
Alabama
State of Alabama Gulf Coast Disaster Response & Information
http://www.governor.alabama.gov/oilspill/
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