Oiled Wildlife Response Workshops

Title: Oiled Wildlife Response Workshops
Location: Corpus Christi Area Oil Spill Control Association, 1231 E. Navigation Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX
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Description: The Wildlife Center of Texas, sponsored by a grant from the Texas General Land Office Oil Spill Prevention and Response Division, will be providing an oiled wildlife response-training workshop on Friday, February 17, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Corpus Christi Area Oil Spill Control Association, 1231 E. Navigation Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX (361-882-2656). CCAOSCA has been identified in the ACP as a “Temporary Oiled Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.” Koch Pipeline Company, LP will generously provide lunch and Martin Operating Partners LP will provide the safety supplies for the workshop.

The purpose of the workshop is to certify and train personnel that are interested in assisting the Wildlife Center of Texas Oiled Wildlife Response Team during a spill. Certification and training are required for anyone who may participate in any role during an oiled wildlife response. The workshop will cover topics such as the effects of oil on wildlife, initial intake and exam of oiled wildlife, an introduction to OSHA training, wildlife rehabilitation’s role in Incident Command System, actual hands on cleaning of oiled feathers and participants will practice by washing an unoiled white duck.

There is no cost for the workshop but space is limited. Please register via email at WildlifeResponse@wildlifecenteroftexas.org or by phone at 281-731-8826.
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2012-02-17
End Time: 16:00