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San Francisco Bay Oil Spill: More on Volunteering

Saturday morning update: This article from SFGate had details on volunteer classes happening this weekend. It seems that the coordination of volunteers is gaining momentum now; I recommend that you use this article as your guide for ways to help. It includes many of the links and phone numbers already posted here, as well as training sites and times for this weekend. Please do continue to contribute photos documenting the spill to the Flickr Photo Pool, and thanks to those of you who have already done so!

Jill at Golden Gate Raptor Observatory continues to have some of the best practical information for people who want to volunteer:

There is now a volunteer hotline posted at
http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/owcn/.

I just got through after a few tries. A machine answers and says to volunteer, you must be 18, and take their health and safety class in Fairfield. It is free. It is held at 4369 Cordelia Road in Fairfield. It says to come prepared to volunteer after the class, wear close-toed shoes, old jeans, and a t-shirt, and bring a change of clothes for when you are done. There was no indication of a schedule or timeframe.

You still need to call the number (800) 228-4544 and leave your name and number so they can schedule you for a class. You’ll hear all of the above information again on the recording.

It seems as though most birds impacted by the spill are being taken there, so they will need lots of help as days pass.

I’m trying to find out if there is somewhere where people can donate towels, rags, food, or water for the clean-up crews. If I find anything else out I will pass it on. In the meantime, see below for a special NPS website that will have continuous updates. I know we all want to help but we need to be patient as groups figure out the best way to respond.

UPDATE FROM GOLDEN GATE NRA COSCO BUSAN INCIDENT COMMAND TEAM:

A website has been established regarding the oil spill at:
www.nps.gov/goga/sf_oil-spill.htm

Thanks, Jill!

Sadly, SFGate reports that “Globs of oil have been seen as far west as the Farallon Islands.”

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