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As it turns out, I was not the first person to have this idea. If you are tired of watching in paralyzed fury as the underwater oil spigot from the Deepwater Horizon vomits doom into the sea, if you have the time and ability to do more, then my friends, this note's for you.
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The Bucket Brigade
An organization called Louisiana Bucket Brigade has undertaken an active citizen-driven campaign to chart where oil is affecting the Gulf coastline. The Bucket Brigade sends volunteers out to all points along the coast to locate where oil damage is occurring, and through the use of email and social networking sites like Twitter, pinpoints exactly where the damage is taking place. This information is used to create an Oil Spill Crisis Map, which is then utilized as an advocacy tool to show people the truth of what is actually happening, as well as a way to create linkage between need and resources.
If this is something you can participate in, all the information you need is right here. Also, on the main Bucket Brigade page, you will find a "Get Involved" button in the upper right corner of their website. One caveat: according to a member of this organization I spoke to, they are looking for people who can give more than a day or two of their time. If you are a resident of the Gulf coast area, a college student on summer break, or someone who has more than a few days time on their hands and a desire to help, you are who they're looking for.
National Wildlife Federation
The National Wildlife Federation has undertaken a similar effort called Gulf Coast Surveillance Teams. They are looking for people to "track and report on the impacts of the oil spill, support wildlife rescue and rehabilitation efforts, and restore damaged delicate coastal ecosystems in the Gulf of Mexico." To volunteer with this organization, click here.
Oil Spill Response
Another organization dedicating itself to dealing with the Gulf oil crisis is Volunteer Louisiana. They provide an emergency response sign-up form for people who want to actively engage in assisting with a variety of needed assistance areas. These include:
* Shoreline Monitor
* Donations Management
* Food Bank Sorting and Packing
* Case Management
* Wildlife Marker/sitter
* Facility and Site Maintenance
* Transportation Assistant
* Administrative and Support
* Pre-impact Beach Cleanup
* Positions at the Command Post or Volunteer Reception Center
* Light construction
The rest at the link:
http://www.truth-out.org/enough-this-crap-part-ii-this-notes-for-you60525
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