Reply #7: CNN has an article with links on where volunteers are needed

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http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/04/30/impact.oil.spill/index.html

Links in the article:


The Audubon Society (http://www.audubon.org/), 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.

The Deep Water Horizon response team is looking for help in identifying shoreline and animals affected. Oiled wildlife should not be captured but instead reported at 1-866-557-1401. To report areas with oil ashore or to leave contact information to volunteer in the affected areas, call 1-866-448-5816.

These local organizations also are gathering volunteers' information as they prepare for the environmental damage this oil can cause:
Interactive: Responding to an oil spill

The Alabama Coastal Foundation (http://www.joinacf.org/) 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 (http://www.mobilebaynep.com/) is looking for volunteers to help reduce the potential impact of the oil spill in Mobile Bay. Call 251-431-6409.

The Mobile Baykeeper (http://www.mobilebaykeeper.org/) is asking for contact details of volunteers is collecting contact information for volunteers to respond anywhere along the Gulf Coast, if needed. Call 251-433-4229.

Save Our Seabirds (http://saveourseabirds.com/) 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.


DISCLAIMER - I have not checked these links and know nothing about the groups. This is extracted from the CNN article.