Oiled Wildlife Response Workshop

Title: Oiled Wildlife Response Workshop
Location: Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold Street, Brownsville, TX 78520
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Description: The purpose of the workshops is to certify and train personnel that are
interested in assisting the WR&E 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 early
by contacting Sharon via email at [2]WildlifeResponse[3]@WRandE.org .
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2011-08-25
End Time: 16:00