Washing birds during the Ventura Oiled Bird Incident.
Response
Quick, expedient and effective action is essential to saving lives during an oil spill. Once activated by the Department of Fish and Game, the OWCN rapidly mobilizes to rescue oiled wildlife during spills in California. Live animals are then taken to specialized facilities and treated for several days prior to cleaning. Once clean, animals are cared for until they return to normal, then released.
Note: It's not safe to handle oiled wildlife without proper safety training. Learn how you can report an oiled animal to the OWCN.
