An offshore oil rig exploded April 20, spilling thousands of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico and jeopardizing economies, the coastal ecosystem and wildlife. Below is a list of sites by organizations working to stem the spill's effects on the birds, turtles and sealife in the region. Before donating to any organization, please thoroughly research its qualifications and history.
DONATE AND VOLUNTEER
• National Wildlife Federation
• The National Wildlife Federation is also looking for volunteers and has launched a text campaign to help the wildlife in the gulf. Text "WILDLIFE" to 20222 to donate $10 to our Gulf restoration efforts.
• The Humane Society of the United States Gulf Coast Response
• Sierra Club donation opportunities
• Louisiana Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
• Buy a special edition bottle of Dawn and activate your donation
• International Bird Rescue Research Center
• The Greater New Orleans Foundation Oil Spill fund will benefit communities most affected
• National Wildlife Federation Gulf surveillance teams
• National Audubon Society Action Center
• LA Gulf Response volunteer program
• Tri-Sate Bird Rescue and Research oil spill response
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