San Francisco Oil Spill - How to Help - Training Sessions

A larger version of the oil spill map to the right, shows the point of collision and the affected areas. Closed beaches are listed below the oil spill map.

Cleanups and Oiled Wildlife Rescue

For detailed volunteer, cleanup and wildlife rescue information, see the following article:

• How to Help - San Francisco Oil Spill Cleanup.

If you see oiled birds or mammals, call the Oiled Wildlife Care Network hotline: (877) 823-6926.

You may also try a local hotline set up by International Bird Rescue Research Center in Cordelia: Dial 311 in San Francisco or (415) 701-2311 outside of San Francisco.

If the line is busy, don't give up. Keep trying. Do not try to rescue the animals yourself. You may caused added injury to the animal, and the oil is a hazardous substance that should be handled only by HAZMAT-trained workers and volunteers.

To report sightings of oil on the bay or on beaches and shoreline, call (985) 781-0804.

Next Beach Cleanup Training Sessions

Check with Baykeeper for changes or updates.

November 24 - 9a to 1p
Marin Oil Spill Volunteer Response Training

Marin Official Beach and Shoreline Cleanup
9am - 4 pm Saturday, Nov. 24
9am - 4 pm Sunday, Nov. 25

From Baykeeper:

To register to participate in the class or the cleanup, please call 415-499-7191 or send an e-mail to pthomas@co.marin.ca.us. Include your name and primary contact information when leaving a message or responding via e-mail. Interested individuals will be contacted with additional detailed information.

With proof of completion or certification, individuals who have received this training in San Francisco or Berkeley may participate in the clean up efforts.

San Francisco Cleanup Just Announced
Thanksgiving, Nov. 22 - 10a to 2p
Meet at Lincoln Way and Ocean Beach Parking Area or at Sloat Blvd and Ocean Beach Parking Area

Only volunteers with a Cosco Busan Disaster Service Worker Identification Card will be permitted to participate in this beach clean-up activity.

Oil Spill Fundraisers

November 25 - 8p (doors open at 7p)
Bimbo's 365
Visit the Baykeeper table to make a donation
Jose Gonzalez & Friends plus Cass McCombs
Tickets are $22 in advance / $25 at the door / Ages 21+

November 30 - 5p to 8p
California Culinary Academy
$20 dinner tickets benefit Baykeeper
The Grill at 625 Polk Street
RSVP to Chef Steven Moore at (650) 348-2071

Email Baykeeper at volunteer@baykeeper.org if you want to sponsor a fundraiser.

Again, for more volunteer information and ways to help with the oil spill cleanup, see How to Help - San Francisco Oil Spill Cleanup.

Types of Birds Affected by Oil Spill

See some of the species of birds affected by this oil spill. (The images below are not photos of oiled birds. They were taken prior to the spill, at various bird sanctuaries around San Francisco Bay and along the California coast.)

San Francisco Shorebirds | California Shorebirds & Seabirds

^{Map © Hugh Grew}