Oiled Wildlife Response Workshop

Title: Oiled Wildlife Response Workshop
Location: Audubon Zoo in New Orleans, LA
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Description: The Wildlife Center of Texas will be providing an oiled wildlife
response-training workshop on Friday December 9, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00
p.m. The workshop will be held at the Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., New
Orleans, LA 70118 sponsored by Shell Oil Company.

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.
Start Time: 09:00
Date: 2011-12-09
End Time: 16:00